Shigong Temple and Wanjun Well Introduction
The Shigong Temple, according to the "Inscription of Shijiangjun Temple," can be confirmed as a memorial temple built for General Shi Lang after he was granted the title of Duke of Jinghai. During the Daoguang period, in honor of the soldiers who died in service, the temple was no longer referred to simply as a general's temple and was renamed Shigong Temple. Located on Zhongyang Street in the Central District of Magong City, Penghu County, Shigong Temple, originally known as "Shijiangjun Temple," was built around the 23rd year of the Kangxi era (1684 AD). The temple mainly enshrines the statue of Shi Lang, who was appointed as the Admiral of the Imperial Navy and contributed greatly to the Qing Court, leading to the establishment of this temple in his memory. It was only after the 23rd year of the Daoguang period that it was renamed Shigong Temple. With a history of more than 300 years, it is classified as a third-grade historic site in the Penghu area. Due to the merits of General Shi Lang during his lifetime and the numerous achievements he obtained, he was highly regarded by the court, which established this temple to express gratitude. Shigong Temple features a streethouse-style elongated courtyard layout, with structural construction combining load-bearing walls and a wooden framework. Apart from the entrance, the other four sides are characterized by tightly enclosed spaces, and the outer courtyard is relatively small. To the front right outside of Shigong Temple, there is a well, originally named Magong Great Well. Due to a legend that Shi Lang prayed to the Lady of Heaven for a spring, it is also known as Shijiangjun Well or Shi Well, as it has abundant water supply that could serve thousands of troops, and there are also references to it as Shiquan Well or Wanjun Well. This well is designated as a historic site at the county level under the Cultural Heritage Preservation Act. 【Recommended visiting time】 0.5 hours
Wanjun Well
