Chingan Temple
 In
1815 (Chiaching Reign Period Year 20), while the locals were funding
for the construction of "Chingan Temple," Mr. Ho Shihnan,
a charitable contributor from Neifu Hsiang, Chihsing Prefecture, denoted
his land for constructing the Temple. In 1842 (Taokuang Reign Period
Year 22), the local gentlemen Chang Ming-chi, Hsieh Chi-chen, and
Chen Hsiu-chieh reconstructed the temple after disaster was caused
by earthquake, and the brand-new temple began to become more popular.
Chingan Temple is located at No. 1, Chungerh Rd., the business center
of Keelung City. It's also known as Keelung "Mstsu Temple,"
one of the notable ancient temples and the eight scenic spots in Keelung.
Tienchi Temple (known as Miaokou)
 Most
of the Keelung residents were from Fucjien Province, China. Those
who immigrated to Taiwan might bring their tutelary god from hometown
with them for taking the image as the core of spiritual cooperation.
Chiangchou residents also follow this tradition and worship Saint
of Chiang. In 1875 (Kuanghsu Reign Period Year 1), after Mr. Lin
Penyuan donated his land, the local gentlemen, Chang Chinfa, and
Tung Chishih, funded for construction the temple and name it as
"Tienchi Temple" upon completion. During Sino-Japanese
War, the temple was used as the storage of military equipment by
the Ching corps. In 1895 (Kuanghsu Reign Period 21), after Taiwan
was ceded to Japan, without defending soldiers, the stored mine
seriously collapsed the temple, and the temple was not reconstructed
until ten years later. The temple which was in the farms is now
surrounded by buildings, and the food in Miaokou has now become
a well-known feature of Keelung.
Hungtan Mt
 The
Paming Temple in Hungtan Mt., near Keelung tunnel on Nanjung Rd.,
is the nunnery for Yuehmei Mt. disciples. In an attempt to maintain
the quietness, it's not expanded after the construction was done
in 1931. Besides the green trees, there is a natural cave in the
valley behind the temple which could hold about one thousand persons.
As bats are seen resting in the cave, it's also known as "Mipo
Cave."
Shihchiuling Battery
 In
late Ching dynasty, Shihchiuling Village was subordinated to Keelung
fort, and taken as an important pathway for getting in and out Taipei.
With continuous mountains and thick forest, the scenery is listed
as one of the top eight scenes in Keelung. After Opium War broke
out, from Sept., 1841 (Tao Kuang Reign Period Year 21), as Shihchiuling
often bore the brunt of the wars, Ching government became aware
of the importance of defending Keelung, and, thus, changed the battery
to new-style equipment. Especially, under the rule of Liu Mingchuan,
he had the English technicians build the western-style "Shihchiuling
Battery" with two 12 kgs and 6 inches fore-loading cannons
respectively. Experienced the invasion of French crops to Keelung,
and Japanese troops to Taiwan, the battery is now listed as the
3rd rank relic of the country.
Peace Square
 From
the two-story Peace Square which opposites the cultural center,
the tourist can gaze at the distant view of Keelung Harbor. The
square, one of the few large activity spaces in the downtown, is
a wonderful recreation place for the public. There are parking lots
in the first floor and basement.
|
