The temple is dedicated to the deity Guan Gong, whose statue in the building was brought to Taiwan from Fujian Province, China, by relatives of the Prince of Ningjing during the Ming dynasty.

Since Guan Gong was always assisted in his work by horses, his followers built this temple to show their respect and appreciation.

These decorations conceal studs that secure the beams’ structure, as no nails were reputedly used in the temple's construction.

Immediately on entering the temple and located above the door is large nameplate with the three Chinese characters “Da Zhang Fu” (大丈夫) carved in it.

In Chinese culture, “Da Zhang Fu” represents courage, strength, and loyalty, the traits of Guan-Gong.

The statue of Guan Gong in this temple was brought to Taiwan from Fu-Chien Province, China, by relatives of the Prince of Ningjing during the Ming dynasty, and has remained here ever since.

On the left, holding a huge weapon and wearing a fearsome expression, is Zhou Cang, fabled to be Guan Gong’s loyal general and bodyguard.

Guan-Gong is reported to have advised his followers to spend every coin wisely, and not to waste money: this may be why he has become the patron saint of accountants.

Single people visit here and pray for luck to find their soul mate: if successful, they usually bring wedding cake and fruit to the temple in appreciation.

A plum tree is reputed to be more than 300 years old, and in the old days people would sit beneath it and compose poetry, play musical instruments ,or enjoy wine in its shade.