Chien-tan Temple — There is a legend about Chien-tan. It is said that when Koxinga led his troops past this pond, water monsters like dragons would stir up trouble in the pond, harming countless people. Koxinga took the sword he wore at his waist and threw it into the pond at the water monster, and from then on, the pond became calm. This pond was named "Chien-tan" because Koxinga threw his sword to subdue the monster.

Chien-tan Temple. There is a legend about Chien-tan. It is said that when Koxinga led his troops past this pond, water monsters like dragons would stir up trouble in the pond, harming countless people. Koxinga took the sword he wore at his waist and threw it into the pond at the water monster, and from then on, the pond became calm. This pond was named "Chien-tan" because Koxinga threw his sword to subdue the monster. There is a legend about Chien-tan. It is said that when Koxinga led his troops past this pond, water monsters like dragons would stir up trouble in the pond, harming countless people. Koxinga took the sword he wore at his waist and threw it into the pond at the water monster, and from then on, the pond became calm. This pond was named "Chien-tan" because Koxinga threw his sword to subdue the monster. Calculating the age of Chien-tan Temple, the "Taiwan Prefecture Gazetteer" states: "Guanyin Temple, located at Bazhilan Chien-tan." According to the "Tamsui Hall Gazetteer," "Chien-tan Temple was built by donations from Wu Ting-gao and others in the 38th year of Qianlong's reign. The temple has an inscription describing how the monk Ronghua, passing through this area, encountered a snake blocking his path. He divined the auspiciousness and found it to be very auspicious, so he built a temple here. Later, a vision of the White-robed Guanyin appeared in a dream, instructing him that eight boats from Shanghai would pass through Keelung, and that funds could be raised. This proved to be true, and Chien-tan Temple was established." Therefore, it should have a history of over 350 years. However, it was forced to relocate to its current site in Dazhi during the late Japanese colonial period. Before entering the temple, there is a ceremonial archway with a green tiled roof, inscribed with the four characters "Chien-tan Temple." The small alleyway inside is the original site of Chien-tan Temple. Amidst this garden, the old temple pillars and stone tablets of Chien-tan Temple are preserved. The many remaining traces on the pillars are all pieces of history, exuding a strong sense of historical significance. Address: 臺北市中山區下塔悠北安路805巷6號 Hours: 00:00–23:59 Taipei