Wuqing Zhenwu Temple

Wuqing Zhenwu Temple primarily enshrines the deity Zhenwu Daidi (also known as Xuantian Shangdi). It was established in the 25th year of the Daoguang era (1845) by Cai Daping and five other waterway merchants, located in front of Wuqing Port at the time. It has since become one of the local centers of worship. The temple houses a plaque inscribed with "Weizhao Yingyu," which serves as a historical record of the Daibaochun Incident. This plaque was presented in the 3rd year of the Tongzhi era (1864) by the Changhua County Magistrate Wang Zhen and the garrison commander Zheng Rong as a token of gratitude to Xuantian Shangdi.

During the Japanese colonial period, the temple was renovated after the earthquake in the 10th year of the Showa era (1935). Despite the renovations, the temple retains the original Minnan-style architectural style and layout. The temple faces north and faces south, with a complete layout of the San Chuan Hall, Worship Hall, and Main Hall. Due to the relatively small size of the construction site, the Worship Hall extends and connects with the San Chuan Hall, which is quite unique. The facade of the San Chuan Hall is still made of wood, featuring a hard mountain-style construction with elegant large wooden structures, beautifully shaped gourd-tube decorations, and a design typical of the Quan school. The lines are smooth and simple, with modest and clean detailing, showcasing traditional local craftsmanship.

To avoid the strong northeast monsoons from the coast, the entire building is relatively low in height compared to other traditional temple buildings, giving it a distinctive style and form. Consequently, subsequent renovations of Zhenwu Temple could not involve extensive expansion and were limited to additions on the right side, preserving much of its original appearance. It stands as one of the few ancient temples on Wuqing Old Street that has maintained its traditional layout, which is also part of its historical value.