Only large and magnificent temple complexes can acquire such a layout. It is a testimony to the respect given to Paosheng Tati, whose medical knowledge earned him many titles from ancient emperors. The first settlers in the Talungtung area of Taipei came from Tongan in Fujian Province, and they choose the name Paoankung (protecting peace palace), with the idea of "protecting" (pao) the people of Tongan.
當年來大龍峒開發的先民以福建同安人最多，取名「保安宮」有「保」佑大龍峒同「安」先民之意。