Lukang Dizang Wang Temple

Changhua Attractions

鹿港地藏王廟

To the north of Lugang is the Tianhou Temple, and to the south is the Dizang Wang Temple, representing the belief of the local community regarding heaven and earth. The worship of Dizang Wang is highly regarded in Lugang, particularly during the Ghost Festival when the temple is bustling with visitors. The normally closed doors open during this time for the "Yulan Pen Festival," which continues until nightfall. The Dizang Wang Temple is oriented east to west and features a three-room, two-entrance structure. It was originally established in the 2nd year of the Kangxi era (1663 AD) as a small earth and straw temple and was rebuilt into a brick temple in the 22nd year of the Kangxi era (1683 AD). After 343 years, the temple primarily enshrines Dizang Wang Bodhisattva, along with the local protective deity, the goddess of childbirth, and the Ten Yama Kings. Its layout consists of two halls and two corridors, with the main hall dedicated to Dizang Wang Bodhisattva and flanked by niches for the local deity and the goddess of childbirth. The temple houses a statue of Dizang Wang from the Jiaqing period, a plaque from the 4th year of the Guangxu era (1878) inscribed with "Tianzhu Zunyan," and a stone tablet commemorating a donation established in the 23rd year of the Jiaqing era.

Address：No. 2, Lixing Street, Lugang Township, Changhua County

Lukang Dizang Wang Temple Introduction

To the north of Lukang is the Tianhou Temple, while to the south is the Ksitigarbha Temple, representing the faith of the local communities in the north and south of Lukang, dedicated to heaven and earth respectively. The belief in Ksitigarbha is highly valued in Lukang, especially during the Ghost Festival when the temple is bustling with activity. The ceremonies are very grand, and the normally closed doors of the temple open during this time, hosting the “Ullambana Ceremony” until the night when the temple closes again.