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The original Taipei City God Temple in Taiwan was a government temple, and has now been established as a foundation, becoming one of the most well-regulated public temples in Taiwan. In 1875, the Qing government upgraded the Tamsui Office to the Taipei Prefecture, and soon after, Chen Xingju established the prefectural office in Taipei. In 1881, the Taipei Prefectural Office built the Taipei City God Temple behind Futi Street, at the intersection of Fuji Street and Beimen Street (between Yanping South Road and Hankou Street in Taipei City). During the Japanese occupation, the City God Temple was dismantled. After the restoration of Taiwan, it was relocated to its current site. The surrounding area is convenient for transportation and has a thriving business environment, making it a center of faith for nearby residents. Furthermore, due to the great power of the City God, the followers of the temple have spread both within and outside the country. This temple is the largest temple in the Taipei city area, enshrining the main deity, the City God. It also houses the Buddha Shakyamuni, the Medicine Buddha, Amitabha Buddha, Guanyin Bodhisattva, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, Guan Yu, Fuyou Emperor, Wenchang Emperor, Ji Gong, the City God's wife, and the Land God, among others. The internal couplets, plaques, inlaid ceramics, colored paintings, or carvings all aim at "seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune, and educating the people's hearts" and "subtle influence and gradual transformation," providing spiritual inspiration for the worshippers who visit.