Luzhu Wufu Temple

　　Luzhu Wufu Temple, formerly known as Xuantan Temple or Yuantan Temple, and commonly referred to as Nanshan Marshal Temple or Nanshan Wufu Temple, is situated at the foot of Hutou Mountain in Wufu Village, Luzhu Township, Taoyuan County, Taiwan. Originally part of Nanshan Miaokou Village in Taojian Fort, it primarily enshrines Xuantan Marshal, also known as the Martial God of Wealth, Zhao Gongming. Legend has it that Zhao Gongming was skilled at accumulating wealth and generous in relieving the suffering of others, hence he is also revered as the God of Wealth by the public. Luzhu Wufu Temple was established in 1745 and underwent nine renovations and two expansions over time. In 1985, it was designated as a National Third-Class Historic Site by Taiwan and is also one of the oldest temples in Taoyuan County.

　　Luzhu Wufu Temple faces southwest and is located in Wufu Village, one of the earliest developed areas in Taoyuan County. Nestled between mountains and sea, the area features rolling hills to the northeast and vast, flat farmlands to the southwest, producing crops such as rice and tea. Situated on the edge of the urban area and surrounded by pastoral scenery, the temple offers a serene and picturesque setting. The traditional houses nearby further accentuate the temple’s classic and timeless charm. The current appearance of Luzhu Wufu Temple reflects its renovation during the Japanese colonial period in 1924. It follows a traditional three-bay, two-courtyard layout with front and rear halls and connecting corridors. The wooden carvings, stone carvings, and Koji pottery inside the temple are all considered valuable works of art, worthy of close appreciation.

　　Lu-ju Wu-fu Temple Must-visit reason: One of the oldest temples in Taoyuan County