Tianwen Palace. Tianwen Palace covers an area of three hectares and is the largest temple in the Yong'an area, built in the northern palace style. Tianwen Palace covers an area of three hectares and is the largest temple in the Yong'an area, built in the northern palace style. The main deity enshrined is General Xu, a famous general from the Tang Dynasty (Xu Ji). The temple's origin dates back to the first royal decree for General Xu to descend and build a royal altar for inspection. In 1959, the temple was established for worship, construction began in March 1977, and was completed in 1979. The front hall enshrines the main deity, General Zhen Dong Tu, General Xu. At the entrance of the main gate outside the hall, flagpoles are erected with banners, symbolizing the announcement to the world that this is the residence of General Zhen Dong Tu. Behind it are generals' subordinates holding celestial horses, indicating that horses are ready at any time to be dispatched, signifying the general's readiness to patrol and alleviate the suffering of the common people. Tianwen Palace's architectural style is a palace-style hip-and-gable roof (called Jiuji Hall in the Song Dynasty) with double eaves, designed and built by Mr. Xiao Wansheng, a renowned temple architect from central Taiwan. The courtyard landscaping is unique, and the east and west corridors feature dragon decorations sampled from various historical cultural periods, creating a distinctive architectural characteristic that sets it apart from other temples. Every year on the 18th day of the first lunar month, Tianwen Palace holds a grand celebration for the birthday of its main deity, General Xu, and all other deities. Since 1980, the temple has organized calligraphy and sketching competitions, with 'spirituality,' 'culture,' and 'leisure' as the main themes. It combines temple culture with local humanistic spirit. A series of activities includes calligraphy and sketching competitions.
Address: 高雄市永安區維新里保安路5巷4號
Hours: 00:00–23:59
Kaohsiung