Qingjiao Ciji Palace
青礁慈济宫
One of the ancestral temples of Baosheng Dadi in Qingjiao, Haicang, founded in the Song dynasty. It is an important source of Baosheng Dadi worship shared across the Taiwan Strait.
Qingjiao Ciji Palace (East Palace) is in Qingjiao Village, Haicang Subdistrict, Haicang District. Founded in the Southern Song dynasty, it enshrines Wu Tao, the deity Baosheng Dadi, and is one of the ancestral temples of this deity. It lies not far from Baijiao Ciji Palace (West Palace) in Zhangzhou. It is one of the sources of Baosheng Dadi worship on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, and many temples in Taiwan make pilgrimages here. The temple preserves Qing-dynasty architecture and fine stone, wood and cut-porcelain carvings. Incense is busiest on the 15th day of the third lunar month, Baosheng Dadi's birthday. Free admission; driving or bus is the main way to get there.
Opening hours
Approx. 7:00 am–5:30 pm
Nearby sights
- Gulangyu Island
- Sunlight Rock
- Tianzhu Mountain Forest Park
- Gangzaihou Beach
- Xiamen No.8 Market
- Lujiang Road Waterfront
- Xiamen Underwater World
- Shuzhuang Garden