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The Zhangshan Temple, built in 1931, has a simple yet dignified appearance. The temple enshrines the Bodhisattva Guanyin. According to legend, in the early years of the Republic of China, a resident living near Zhanghu discovered an idol resembling Guanyin accidentally. He then worshipped it sincerely. As the prayers were said to be effective, the number of devotees increased, and the temple was eventually built with the funds contributed by the believers. After several renovations, the temple has taken its current form. The temple is located on a high place, and the wide square in front is an excellent spot to overlook the Taipei City area. There are three hiking trails nearby, and on weekends, the trails are constantly filled with hikers and worshippers. It is the most famous temple in the Muzha tea area. Another famous temple in the Ege Mountain area is the Zhangshan Temple, besides the Zhinan Palace. This temple offers an excellent view, with the Taipei Basin visible at a glance. It frequently attracts hikers and outdoor enthusiasts who stop to enjoy the view. Moreover, the surrounding area is filled with tea plantations, and tea-tasting tourists keep coming, making it an important spot for recreation. Centered on the Zhangshan Temple, three trails radiate out to other recreation spots. These include the Feilong Mountain Trail (leading to the circular road of National Chengchi University), the Zhangshan Temple to Zhinan Primary School section, and the Jiuqian Palace Trail. The starting and ending points of all three trails are located at the Zhangshan Temple square. The Feilong Trail is characterized by a continuous row of stones running through the entire trail. From a distance, it looks like the spine of a dinosaur, hence its name. The trail connecting to Zhinan Primary School (No. 2, Lane 34, Section 3, Zhinan Road) is lined with iron观音 (Tieguanyin) tea plantations. After walking the trail, one is filled with the fragrance of tea. The Jiuqian Palace Trail is steeper, but along the way, there is a century-old banyan tree in front of the Shoude Temple. Its roots intertwine, forming clusters of tree galls, creating an extremely unique scene.