Xianse Palace
Xianse Palace was originally called "Temple of the King of Five Grains" or "Temple of the Former Emperor of Five Grains". It was first built in 1755, the 20th year of Emperor Qianlong's reign in the Qing Dynasty, and has a history of 270 years. The name "Xianse" is taken from the "Eight Wax Gods" worshipped by the ancient emperors. The first of the "Eight Wax Gods" is Xianse, the head of the agricultural gods, that is, Shennong. The main deity enshrined in the temple is Emperor Shennong, so the temple is named Xianse.
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Xianse Temple is the religious center of the people in Sanchong District, New Taipei City. In addition to the main deity worshipped as Emperor Shennong, the palace also enshrines other deities such as Emperor Pangu, Emperor Fuxi, Emperor Huang, Emperor Baosheng, Lady of the Nine Heavens, and Taishang Daozu, fully demonstrating that Taiwan is a branch of the Chinese nation.
📍Detailed address: No. 77, Wuguwang North Street, Erchongpu, Sanchong District, New Taipei City.
🚉Transportation strategy: You can take the MRT Zhonghe Xinlu Line to the Xiansegong Station exit and walk about 500 meters to arrive.
💰Ticket price: Free and open.
🕙Business hours: 6:00 - 21:00.
On June 22, 2023, a ceremony to commemorate Fuxi, the ancestor of Chinese civilization, will be held at the Xianse Palace on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. So when you travel to New Taipei City, you must visit the Xianse Temple.