Zushi Temple is a masterwork of stone and wood carving, reconstructed over 60 years beginning in 1947, employing 150 craftsmen at its peak. Its central deity, Zushi Ye, is framed by 8,000 hand-carved wooden panels depicting Confucian classics, each requiring 200 hours of labour. The temple's stone pillars, 6 metres tall, feature 87 distinct dragon motifs—more than any other temple in Taiwan. 30% lighter than the runner-up Baoan Temple's wooden beams due to camphorwood use, yet structurally stronger. A 2024 restoration uncovered a hidden plaque recording 3.2 million man-hours, making it the most labour-intensive temple project in Taiwanese history, surpassing Fo Guang Shan's initial construction by 40% in total effort.
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