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The Ciyu Temple was built in 1753, and has a history of more than 200 years. It mainly worships the Black-Faced Mazu. According to legend, after Mazu attained immortality, she often rescued ships in distress at sea. In the religious beliefs of Taiwan, she is a widely worshipped deity.

The temple's architecture is a six-story square building. The main hall, the Sanchuandian Hall, is solemn and magnificent. The roof ridge is decorated with two dragons facing the three immortals of blessing, wealth, and longevity, symbolizing protection. The stone lions in the Sanchuandian Hall are works from 1803. During several renovations, they were once abandoned elsewhere, but later found and placed in front of the Sanchuandian Hall. As they present the traditional image of a male lion with an open mouth and a female lion with a closed mouth, they are very rare in Taiwan, and thus have become the temple's treasure. In addition to stone carvings, the wood carvings here also have vibrant colors. Whether it is flowers, animals, or figures, they are all lifelike, giving a sense of grandeur and richness to the temple.

The Ciyu Temple has always been the spiritual center for the residents of the Shikou Thirteen Streets. Every year on March 23rd, the birthday of the Heavenly Mother, the Thirteen Streets will be divided into three routes: east, south, and north, in coordination with the Ciyu Temple. Along the way, shops and homes set up altars, offering livestock or fresh flowers and fruits to welcome the Mazu procession, making the entire Songshan area lively and bustling. In recent years, the Ciyu Temple remains the core of the local community, and the Raohe Street Night Market is just nearby, making it naturally very lively.