Wusheng Temple

武聖廟為傳統拜多神祉的寺廟，主祀關聖帝君，始建於乾隆25年，現在廟的規模則建於同治5年迄今，年代久遠，內部樑柱被香火薰陶的黑亮。大家感佩關公的大義參天，因而眾多民眾來此擧香膜拜，感受忠孝節義，為人處事的原則。

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Temple worships Guangong or Guang Yu who was born in AD 160 and who was a historical loyal fighter, although the modern religious followers consider him to be a prayer-benefit giver and, above all, protector of honest businessmen who emphasize integrity and trust. In Taiwan, Guangong is worshipped by businessmen for their beliefs if his protection of their business interest. Because Guangong was believed to be an all-mighty fighter, the Temple does not have painting if any door God's on its door, when Temple's followers believe Guangong alone can protect the Temple. Wusheng Temple basically worships the same God as Hsing Tian Kong Temple in Taipei. The Temple was built in 1760, and it was designated as historical building by Taiwan government. However, original temple structure was completely burned down in 1853 due to lare scale of early immigrant fight and was rebuilt in 1868. In 1999, the temple was damaged in September earthquake and was rebuilt again and finished rebuilding in 2002. When writer visited the temple, it was the 14th of January per Chinese Farmer Calendar, and the temple had about 15 chanting group members with small Chinese classic chantting orchestra for it's 5-day annual praying service as 11th to 15th of January per farmer calendar. It was a rare temple chantting service group in current Taiwan society when younger generation does not involve in religious service as dedicated as their parents generation. The Temple generally holds semi-annual Spring and Autumn worship festival from January 10 to January 15 (Spring) and June 20 to June 24 (Autumn). There is also worship parade on January 12 per farmer calendar. Wusheng Temple is also located at Xinchuang Temple Street and is in 2 minutes walking distance from Xinchuang CiYou Temple. Visitors from Taipei direction can take MRT Yellow or O Line and get off at Xinchuang Station (O18) and use Exit 2 to walk to Xinchuang Temple Street.

Well preserved. Even the donation list carved centuries ago on the stone boards remain there and are swept frequently. Many visitors daily and nightly worshiping for everything. The temple is foreigner-friendly as there are instructions written in both Mandarine and English.