New Shibawanggong Temple

Updates : 2022-07-27

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Introduction

In the era when “Café de Coral" and "Mark Six Lottery" were still popular, the "Shibawanggong Temple" demonstrated its luck at that time, attracting all the players from across Taiwan, with pilgrims still till this day. The main worship here is the "eighteenth loyal dog Wang Gong ". It is rumored that the eighteen Wang Gong was killed when they went out to sea. Therefore, please remember to use hot food for them to shake off the cold when worshipping. It is worth mentioning that Wang Gong’s image is not only open to touching and prayers, but also has different meanings for different parts. For example, “Touch the dog’s head to live in a mansion, touch the dog’s body for wealth, touch the dog’s mouth for fortune, and touch the dog’s tail for a partner. Touch the dog's belly for a good journey, touch the dog's ear to make money, and touch the dog's foot for gold and silver.” If you are hungry, you can also go to the nearby "Liu Family Zongzi" opposite from the Shimen Wedding Square for some hot food.

The most famous of the Shibawanggong Temple is the 18th loyal dog Wang Gong, like the Taiwanese version of Hachiko. Outside the new temple, a 30 meters high bronze statue of a huge Black Dragon Dog of Justice of is set up, very spectacular.

The eighteen Wang Gong often manifested their blessings to help the people, and even guided ships to and from the sea. As a result, foreign fishermen coming to worship, bringing prestige. In 1986, due to the large number people and vehicles from daily visits, it was feared that nuclear power plant No.1 and traffic safety would be affected. A new temple was to be built at No. 52 Pinglin, Maolin Village after the moon block was casted, which was completed in 1994.

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Douglas Lapraik & Co.

In ancient times, the Tamsui river was deep enough to park large vessels; when Tamsui open to business as a port, it has become a very important port area. "Douglas Lapraik & Co." is one of the top five foreign companies (Tait, Ckiangsu, Elles, Douglas Lapraik and Dent). In particular, "Douglas Lapraik" has operated the general trading business; additionally, shipping was it major business, which dominated Taiwan shipping routes up to 30 years and witnessed the prosperous development after Tamsui opened as a port. The ship "Water Dragon," that Dr. Mackay rode for travelling to Taiwan was operated by "Douglas Lapraik."

DaCuKeng Historic Trail

There are several historic trails in Shuinandong, Jinguashi, and Jiufen area. Tourists may enjoy the historic atmosphere and natural scenery along these trails. DaCuKeng area is Wu, Nian-Zhen's hometown. He is a famous movie director in Taiwan. DaCuKeng Historic Trail tells history of past prosperity and present decline.The starting point of the DaCuKeng Historic Trail is close to 15 kilometer mark on 102 Country Road. And it ends at North 37 Country Road (RuiHou Road). DaCuKeng Historic Trail can connect to Chintzupei Scenic Trail. Tourists may walk along the Chintzupei Scenic Trail from HouDong to DaCuKeng Historic Trail.The total distance of the trail is approximately 4 kilometers. Tourists can walk along the bridge to the valley. There are several abandoned villages and houses. It was the famous DaCuKeng village. The abandoned school is DaShan elementary school. There are only remains now.