This temple is situated atop a hill on Heping Island. It has the best view on the whole island. It worships the five Wusianling Guan Dadi brothers. These are Dongfang Cingdi, Nanfang Chihdi, Sifang Baidi, Beifang Heidi, and Jhongyang Huangdi, all said to be very powerful gods. It is a very well known Taoist temple in the area. The square outside the temple has numerous Arhat statues, each about two meters tall. The temple has Indonesian royal objects that are 500 stone Arhat statues lining the square from the temple to the archway, each has a different pose and is imposing. The four-faced Buddha statue that is worshipped at the side of the temple is also a special feature.


Tianxian Temple
Attractions Map
Position
No.118, Heping St., Zhongzheng Dist., Keelung City
Phone
02-24626801
Parking lot
Car park provided
Time
08:00-22:00
Ticket
Free
Journey
Driving along Zhongzheng Road (Provincial Route no. 2) and turn left at Zhengbing Road. After crossing Heping Bridge, the gate of Tianxian Temple is at the turn. Follow the signs to the temple.