The temple was built in Taipei in 1738 by settlers from Fujian during Qing rule in honor of Guanyin.

Immigrants from the three counties Chin-chiang, Nan-an and Hui-an of Fukien came to Manka in the beginning of the eighteenth century.

[1]The temple has been destroyed either in full or in part in numerous earthquakes and fires but Taipei residents have consistently rebuilt and renovated it.

Most recently, it was hit by American bombers during the Taihoku Air Raid on May 31, 1945, during World War II because the Japanese were reportedly hiding armaments there.

The main building and the left corridor were damaged and many precious artifacts and artworks were lost.