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The Three Mountain Kings are the gods of the three mountains, namely Dushan, Mingshan and Zhongshan in Chaozhou. Their history dates back to the Sui dynasty, when they began to show their divine powers during the Tang dynasty. They were officially enfeoffed during the Song dynasty. There are temples dedicated to them in every town and city of Chaozhou, and they are revered everywhere. Whenever there are droughts, floods, epidemics, or illnesses, people pray to them and their responses are always effective. Since the 30th year of the Qianlong reign, the esteemed Xu Gong De came from Zhenping Township, carrying incense from his hometown to Taiwan. His reputation and divine powers became apparent in the Duhuanping area and nearby villages. At the beginning, a simple thatched hut was built, and the temple's appearance was rustic. Inside, the Three Mountain Kings, Guanyin Niang, and Shengmu Niang were enshrined. The temple was initially called the Three Mountain Kings Temple, Dahui Gong. In 1974, during a meeting of believers, it was decided to rename it Dahui Gong. Over the past century, the temple has protected the villagers and enjoyed a period of great prosperity. As a result, the village has produced many outstanding individuals, truly a case of "extraordinary people from an extraordinary place." The current temple was completed in 1995 at a cost of over NT$80 million. The first floor enshrines the Three Mountain Kings, with accompanying deities including Nusheng Niangniang, Confucius, Wenchang Dijun, and Cangjie Shengren. The second floor enshrines Guanyin Fo Zu, Tian Shang Sheng Mu, and Jiutian Xuan nv. On December 2, 2000, a grand five-day celebration was held to commemorate the completion of the temple, which was attended by an unprecedented number of people.