Cishan Tianhou Temple. In the 1700s, early settlers, seeking peace and spiritual solace, respectfully brought a statue of Mazu from Meizhou, China, to Fanshuliao (the old name for Cishan). In the 1700s, early settlers, seeking peace and spiritual solace, brought a statue of Mazu from Meizhou, mainland China, to Fanshuliao (the former name of Cishan). The local community found the deity to be remarkably efficacious, and word spread widely. Many local residents collectively funded the construction of a temple, which was completed in 1824, nearly 200 years ago. Inside the temple, there is a "Fengxian" stele, which records the suppression of vagrants in the settlement at that time. There are also two steles commemorating fundraising for renovations, which are valuable historical materials for studying the development of Cishan. The Cishan Tianhou Temple, with its year-round bustling incense, is the only remaining temple from the Qing Dynasty in the Cishan area and the most important spiritual center for the people of Cishan. Due to the constant burning of incense, the face of the Mazu statue has become dark and shiny from the smoke. The temple's stone carvings are simple and elegant, while the wood carvings and bronze sculptures are beautifully and colorfully adorned, making it one of the must-visit attractions for tourists in Cishan.
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