In 2025, are you thinking of borrowing money from the gods to boost your fortune? Checheng Fu’an Temple is one of Taiwan’s most popular wealth temples, where locals seek financial blessings and replenish their “money vault.”
This guide walks you through the worship process at Fu’an Temple, common taboos, and the cultural meaning behind asking for money blessings. Whether you’re new to Taiwanese folk beliefs or simply curious, this post has everything you need to know—clearly explained with photos.
Main Deity Worshiped: The Earth God (Fude Zhengshen)
Established: Built in 1654 during the Ming Yongli period, Fu’an Temple is officially recognized as one of the oldest temples in Taiwan dedicated to the Earth God.
Unique Features: The main statue of the Earth God is dressed in an imperial robe and wears an official hat—symbolizing both governmental and financial blessings. The deity is also honored with golden plaques granted by emperors, a rare recognition in Taiwan.
Temple Scale: The temple boasts a grand three-hall, six-level layout with twin towers and five ceremonial gates. Its golden and majestic architecture has earned it the title of “The Largest Earth God Temple in Southeast Asia.”
Borrowing money from the Earth God is a symbolic ritual to receive divine financial energy and invite good fortune into one’s life. Although it’s called “borrowing,” the money isn’t meant to be spent. Instead, it serves as a charm to attract wealth and prosperity. Many people believe that when their financial energy feels unstable or their luck is down, receiving this blessing can help restore balance and ‘patch up’ their fortune.
Worshippers can take part in a formal ritual to borrow a symbolic “money blessing” from the Earth God—inviting prosperity and shifting their fortune.
Anyone over the age of 20 can bring valid ID to the Cultural Center, toss jiaobei blocks (for divine approval), and receive the “fortune-changing money blessing.”
Here’s a step-by-step guide to the ritual process👇
Light incense and pray to the Earth God Tell the Earth God your name, birth date (lunar), address, and reason for borrowing the money.
Toss jiaobei blocks to seek divine approval Ask if the deity agrees to lend you the blessing. A successful toss (sheng jiao) means approval.
Register and receive your money blessing at the Cultural Center Bring your ID card or driver’s license (not health cards or ARC) to the counter and fill out a form.👉 The symbolic loan is NT$600.
Return to the main hall and circle the incense burner Walk clockwise around the main incense burner three times to bless the money.
How to use the blessed money Put one bill in your wallet as a “money seed.”Deposit the other into an active bank account as a symbol of “money attracting more money.”
Return in person within one year Bring your ID or the original red envelope. Return the NT$600 along with a small donation, and receive a receipt from the staff at the Cultural Center.
Return by post if you can’t visit in person If you cannot visit in person, mail the return using a cash envelope (from post office), including:
A red envelope with the returned amount
Your name, contact number, and ID number
Mail to：屏東縣車城鄉福安路51-2號（福安宮文化館收）
Address (for mail-in): No. 51-2, Fu’an Rd., Checheng Township, Pingtung County, Taiwan (Fu’an Temple Cultural Center)
From Zuoying HSR Station: Take the Kenting Express Bus No. 9189, get off at Checheng Farmers’ Association stop, then walk about 5 minutes to reach the temple.
Taiwan Railways (TRA)
From Fangliao TRA Station: Transfer to Pingtung Bus No. 9188 or 9189, or take the Kenting Shuttle Bus, and get off at Checheng Farmers’ Association stop.
自駕Getting There by Car
走國道 3 號下長治→接台 17/26 線，依導航「車城福安宮」即可。寺前有免費停車場。
Take National Freeway No. 3 and exit at Changzhi. Then follow Provincial Highway 17 or 26. Simply navigate to “Checheng Fu’an Temple” on your GPS. Free parking is available in front of the temple.
福安宮文化館｜Checheng Fu’an Temple Cultural
福安宮文化館位於福安宮主殿旁，可以在這裡借發財金，以及購買各種文創周邊。
The Fu’an Temple Cultural Center is located next to the main hall. This is where you can request the Money Blessing and browse a variety of cultural and creative souvenir items.
金元寶Golden Ingots and Fortune Symbols
中部以紫南宮的金雞母最有名，南部有福安宮的金元寶。
In central Taiwan, the most famous fortune symbol is the Golden Hen from Zinan Temple; in the south, Fu’an Temple is well known for its golden ingots (jin yuanbao) that represent wealth and prosperity.
Located just beneath the gate of Fu’an Temple, “Shi-Chuan Mung Bean Dessert” has been a beloved local treat for over 30 years. It’s a must-try after worshipping at the temple. Made with peeled mung beans, chewy noodles, and a brown sugar base, it’s topped with shaved ice for a refreshingly light taste. Perfectly cooling in summer and served warm in winter—this dessert is enjoyable all year round!
These duck eggs are cured using spring water from Sichongxi, red clay, and coarse salt. Available in both traditional and grilled versions, they are flavorful without being overly salty. A must-buy local souvenir when visiting Fu’an Temple.
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