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The Zhushan Zinan Temple () is a Chinese Temple dedicated to
Fude Zhengshen Fude Zhengshen ('',Keith G. Stevens, Chinese Mythological Gods, Oxford University Press, USA, (November 8, 2001), pages 60, 68, 70, lit. Righteous God of Virtue and Blessing) is a God of Prosperity in Chinese folk religion. He is often considered ...
(福德正神) and located in Sheliao Village, Zhushan Township,
Nantou County Nantou County (; Hokkien POJ: ''Lâm-tâu-koān''; Hakka PFS: ''Nàm-thèu-yen'') is the second largest county of Taiwan by area, located in the central part of the country. It is also the only non-coastal county in Taiwan. Its name derives fro ...
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Popular Activities

1. Borrow money from the Fude Zhengshen (福德正神), the God of Prosperity It is believed that borrowing money from the Fude Zhengshen (福德正神), the God of Prosperity will bring good luck, good fortune, and prosperity. This is why many so people come to Zi Nan Temple to borrow money each year. This tradition has become one of the most famous activities for worshippers and tourists that come to Zi Nan Temple. See this page for a guide on how t
Borrow Money from the Land God
2. Pat the Golden Hen Pat the Golden Hen for good luck and good fortune.


History

The temple was established in 1745. On 23 September 2017, the temple deployed a
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robot to help modernize the temple's image and act as a temple guide.


Transportation

The temple is accessible by bus from Taichung Station of
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See also

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Sheji __NOTOC__ Soil and grain was a common political term in the Sinosphere for the state. Shejitan, the altars of soil and grain, were constructed alongside ancestral altars. Chinese monarchs of the Ming and Qing dynasties performed ceremonies of soil ...
(社稷) *
Checheng Fu'an Temple The Checheng Fu'an Temple () is a temple in Checheng Township, Pingtung County, Taiwan. History The temple was originally built as the Jinsheng Pavilion in 1662 to worship Tudigong during the Qing Dynasty under Kangxi Emperor to accommodate m ...
, Pingtung County *
Shilong Temple Shilong Temple ( zh, t=石龍宮, p=Shílóng Gōng) is a temple in Yonghe Village, Zhongliao Township, Nantou County, Taiwan. Dedicated to the tutelary deity Tudigong, the small temple is known for its worship with instant noodles. History A ...
, Zhongliao Township * List of temples in Taiwan *
List of tourist attractions in Taiwan Popular tourist attractions in Taiwan include the following: Attractions Historical buildings * Beihai Tunnel, Beigan () * Beihai Tunnel, Nangan () * Daxi Wude Hall () * Ete ...


References


External links

* 1745 establishments in Taiwan Religious buildings and structures completed in 1745 Taoist temples in Taiwan Temples in Nantou County {{Taiwan-religious-struct-stub