Wenyu Temple Scenic Area

　　Wenyu Temple is situated on the northern mountainside of Sun Moon Lake and is named after the worship of Confucius and Guan Yu. Its origins are tied to the history of Sun Moon Lake’s development. In 1932, after the construction of a dam to store water in Sun Moon Lake, there were two temples by the lakeshore at the time: Longfeng Palace and Yihua Hall in Beijixiang. Concerned that the rising water level would flood the two temples, it was decided to relocate them. Through the efforts of local residents, the two temples were merged in 1934, forming the predecessor of Wenyu Temple. In 1969, Wenyu Temple was rebuilt in the “Northern Dynasties style” architectural format, which is the magnificent structure seen at the temple today.

　　The terrain of Wenyu Temple is steep, built along the mountain slope, growing higher toward the back, giving it a solemn and majestic appearance. The main gate faces the lakeside highway and is a dark green marble archway. The front is inscribed with the words “Wenyu Temple,” with “Revere Literature” and “Honor Martial Valor” inscribed on the left and right sides respectively. The beams on both sides feature a couplet written by Mr. Huang Jie: “The Way spans ancient and modern times, Virtue rivals nature’s creation” and “Benevolence shines as bright as the sun and moon, Righteousness soars higher than the clouds.” Ascending the steps leads to the temple square, where a pair of jujube-red giant stone lions holding a ball stand facing each other, particularly eye-catching.