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Hsinchu Shuei Shen Temple

Hsinchu ShueiShen Temple The Shuei Shen temple worshipped ShueiShen god, which was considered the God of Ocean, and also was the founder of Sha dynasty, King Yu.The idol of ShueiShen (the god of water) originally worshipped in the rear hall in ChanHo temple by the businessman near north gate as the god of aviation. Later, because of the progressive development of the city, people  
tore the left part of ChanHo temple and built the main hall of the ShueiShen temple, as an independent temple in 1863. Its birthday was the tenth of October in Chinese laurel calendar, and was the biggest festival of the temple among the whole year. 
 
There were three stones boards on the right side of the wall; "the borad of ChunHo temple" recording the history of foundation of ShueiShen temple, and listing the donators's names, most of them were suburb businessmen trading in Hsin Chu at that time. These stone boards preserved precious historic informations of the temple. 
 
Currently, the renovation construction on Shui-Hsian Temple is completed, and nighttime illumination has also been added. This has enabled the worshipping area to be more refined and pleasing to the eye. It has become an important scenic spot on Pei-Men Da Street. 
Visitor:1133    Update:108-06-13