Penghu Shuixian Temple


Penghu Shuixian Temple, is a Taoist temple in Magong, Penghu. Built on 1696 by Xue Kui, a military officer of Penghu Navy, it mainly serves the Shuixian Zuwang, five Taoist immortals worshipped as sea gods.
This building is also called as "Taixiajiao Kongsi" because it was used as a commercial hall which dealt with the trading between Taiwan main island and Xiamen during the late of Qing Dynasty. According to the Chorography of Penghu, Shuixian Temple is one of 4 ancient temples in Penghu County.

History

After Xue Kui built this temple in 1696, Shuixian Temple also was erected on 1780 and 1821, according to the Chorography of Penghu by Lin Hao.
In 1875, there were many local merchants who organized a company, which was responsible for the business or coordination. The merchants donated the rebuilding of Penghu Shuixian Temple, therefore, their kongsi merged with the temple.
This temple was set up as two-storied house on 1929. That time, this building was separated into two different functions, merchants used the 1st floor as their office, and the 2nd floor still kept the space of religion.

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