Baozhong Yimin Temple
Main Deities
About
Baozhong Yimin Temple is the head temple of the Yimin (Righteous People) faith in all of Taiwan and the most sacred spiritual site for the Hakka community. Unlike typical temples, its spiritual core is the 'Yimin Tomb' behind the main hall — the burial site of over 200 Hakka militiamen who died defending their communities during the Lin Shuangwen Rebellion and other Qing Dynasty uprisings. The characters 'Bao Zhong' (Praise Loyalty) on the main plaque were bestowed by Emperor Qianlong. The annual Yimin Festival features the famous 'Divine Pig Competition,' the grandest Hakka religious celebration in Taiwan.
History
In 1786, when the Lin Shuangwen Rebellion erupted, Hakka communities in Hsinchu and Taoyuan formed volunteer militias. After the conflict, over 200 fallen warriors were buried together in Fangliao (modern-day Xinpu). In 1790, locals built a temple beside the tomb, and Emperor Qianlong bestowed the 'Bao Zhong' plaque. The temple has since become the symbol of Hakka spirit in Taiwan, with its unique 'tomb as temple' worship tradition.
Baozhong Yimin Temple
Xinpu Township, Hsinchu County
Visitor Info
Address
No. 360, Sec. 3, Yimin Rd., Xinpu Township, Hsinchu County
Region
Xinpu Township, Hsinchu County