Hou Liao Thirty People Temple. The origin of the Thirty People Temple, according to the inscription within the temple, states that in 1622, the Dutch sent warships to invade Magong. Thirty-six residents of Hujing Islet sailed out in small boats to resist. The origin of the Thirty People Temple, according to the inscription within the temple, states that in 1622, the Dutch sent warships to invade Magong. Thirty-six residents of Hujing Islet sailed out in small boats to resist, but were outnumbered and all perished. Their bodies were discovered by villagers on two beaches and buried on the spot. Later, the villagers built the "Nanpu Temple" to worship them, which is commonly known as the "Thirty People Temple." The current appearance is the result of reconstruction funded by devotees in 2017. The origin of the Thirty People Temple, according to the inscription within the temple, states that in 1622, the Dutch sent warships to invade Magong. Thirty-six residents of Hujing Islet sailed out in small boats to resist, but were outnumbered and all perished. Their bodies were discovered by villagers on two beaches and buried on the spot. Later, the villagers built the "Nanpu Temple" to worship them, which is commonly known as the "Thirty People Temple." The current appearance is the result of reconstruction funded by devotees in 2017. In front of the Thirty People Temple is an intertidal zone, which is a great place for people to dig for thick-shelled clams when the tide recedes. There is also a bicycle path nearby, where visitors can enjoy the sea view and admire the large sculpture "Hi Mouse" created by artist Hong Yi. Since the Taiwanese Hokkien pronunciation of dolphin is "hai-su" or "hai-chu," the blue and white porcelain-style "Hi Mouse" combines the image of a dolphin with a mouse, depicting Penghu's characteristic scenic spots, flora, fauna, and historical sites. The ears say "Hi,"
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