Shigong Temple and Wanjun Well

Penghu Attractions

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The Shigong Temple, originally named the General Shi Temple, is located on Zhongyang Street in Central District, Magong City, Penghu County. It was constructed around the 23rd year of the Kangxi era (1684 AD). The temple enshrines a statue of Shi Lang, who served as the Admiral of the Navy and contributed to the Qing Dynasty, thus the temple was built in his honor. It was not until the 23rd year of the Daoguang era that it was renamed Shigong Temple. It has a history of over 400 years and is categorized as a third-level historic site in the Penghu area.

Address：No. 10, Alley 1, Central Street, Magong City, Penghu County

Shigong Temple and Wanjun Well Introduction

The Shigong Temple can be confirmed to have been built in honor of General Shi Lang after he was granted the title of Duke of Jinghai, according to the "Inscription of the Temple of General Shi." During the Daoguang era, it was dedicated to the officers and soldiers who died in the service of the navy, hence it is not exclusively referred to as the General's Temple but renamed Shigong Temple. Located on Central Street in the Zhongzheng District of Magong City, Penghu County, Shigong Temple was originally named "General Shi Temple" and was built around the 23rd year of the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty (1684 AD). The temple primarily houses a statue of Shi Lang, honored for his contributions as the Grand Admiral to the Qing court, which led to the establishment of the General Shi Temple as a commemoration. It was only renamed Shigong Temple after the 23rd year of the Daoguang era. With over 300 years of history, it is a designated third-level historic site in the Penghu area. Due to General Shi Lang's significant contributions to the Qing court, he was greatly appreciated and honored, which warranted the establishment of this temple as a sign of gratitude. Shigong Temple is designed in a narrow courtyard house style, constructed with a mix of load-bearing walls and a wooden frame with gable roofs. Except for the entrance, the remaining four sides are enclosed with a dense space, making it a distinctive feature, and the outer courtyard is relatively small. In front of the right side of the Temple, there is a well known as the Magong Great Well, which is said to have a legend where Shi Lang prayed to the goddess Mazu, leading to the spring's emergence. It is also referred to as General Shi's Well or Shi Well for its abundant water supply, which can provide drinking water for a large army, and is sometimes referred to as Shiquan Well or Wanjun Well. This well has been announced as a county-designated historic site under the Cultural Heritage Preservation Act. 【Suggested visit duration】 0.5 hours