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Simplified Chinese Japanese English Korean Narcissus Palace is one of the four major ancient temples in Penghu (Tianhou Temple, Guanyin Pavilion, Chenghuang Temple, and Narcissus Palace). It was established in the 35th year of the Kangxi reign of the Qing dynasty (1695) by the Penghu right camp guerrilla officer Xue Kui. The inner sanctuary houses five deity statues: Da Yu, Wu Yuan, Qu Yuan, Xiang Yu, and Lu Ban, collectively known as the Five Narcissus Kings. It is worshipped by merchants to pray for smooth maritime commerce and by fishermen for their livelihood. Historically, Narcissus Palace was also called Taixi Suburban Meeting Place, and the Penghu outskirts were referred to as Taixi Suburban Real, simply shortened to Pengjiao. It was formed by the cooperation of Taijiao Jin Lishun and Xiajiao Jin Changshun, resembling a modern business association that exchanged commercial information, negotiated transactions, and handled community welfare matters. The exact founding date is unknown; it is documented in the Qing Qianlong and Jiaqing periods, and reached a peak of business activity during the Tongzhi and Guangxu years. Most of the construction materials and craftsmen for Narcissus Palace came from Dongshan, Fujian Province, and its architectural style still retains the characteristics of the Cuishan region. During the Japanese occupation, the palace was extensively renovated, and the windows were designed in a European-style double-hung style. In addition to traditional craftsmen and materials, the construction of the façade beams and walls also employed Penghu's local sandwashing technique (shell sand) to create faux stone columns and wall materials. It is currently listed as a National Level Three Cultural Relic. Festival: Lunar 10th month, 10th day Suggested stay: 1 hour