Shuixian Temple was established during the Kangxi era of the Qing Dynasty. A merchant who came to Taiwan for business funded the construction of the temple to pray for safe sea voyages and successful trade. The temple primarily enshrines Shui Xian Zun Wang (水仙尊王). It is said that when encountering difficulties at sea, sailors would let their hair down, mimic drum sounds, and use chopsticks to simulate rowing, a ritual known as "Rowing for the Water Immortals," believed to help them overcome hardships.
The temple venerates deities associated with water, including Yu the Great, Xiang Yu, Han Ao, Qu Yuan, and Wu Zixu, collectively referred to as "One Emperor, Two Kings, and Two Ministers." Yu the Great, known for his efforts in flood control, is the principal deity worshipped.
During the Japanese colonial period, the temple's central and rear halls were demolished to create an air defense space, and some of its ancient artifacts were auctioned off. After Taiwan's restoration, local residents, grateful for the past blessings of Shui Xian Zun Wang, collaborated to rebuild and restore the temple, giving it its current appearance. Today, remnants of Qing Dynasty stone carvings can still be seen outside the temple, with the most distinctive being a pair of intricately crafted drum-hugging stone sculptures at the entrance. Inside the temple, stone tablets on both sides record its rich history.
