Shigong Shrine and Wanjun Well Introduction
Shih Kung Shrine, according to the "Inscription of General Shih's Temple," confirms that this shrine was built as a memorial hall for Shih Lang after he was conferred the title of Duke of Jinghai. During the Daoguang period, it was dedicated to the soldiers who died in service, hence it is not exclusively referred to as a general's temple but renamed Shih Kung Shrine. Located on Zhongzheng Street in Magong City, Penghu County, Shih Kung Shrine was originally named "Shih General Temple" and approximately built in the 23rd year of the Kangxi period (1684). The shrine primarily enshrines the statue of Shih Lang, who served as the commander of the navy and contributed to the Qing court, thus built to commemorate General Shih. It was renamed Shih Kung Shrine after the 23rd year of Daoguang. It has a history of over 300 years and is listed as a Class III historic site in the Penghu region. Due to General Shih's contributions to the Qing court during his lifetime and the numerous achievements he accomplished, which were highly regarded by the court, this shrine was specially established to show gratitude. The Shih Kung Shrine features a narrow street house-style courtyard. Its architectural structure is a combination of load-bearing walls and a gabled wooden frame. Aside from the entrance, the remaining four sides are closed off with solid spaces, making it distinctive, and the outer courtyard is also small. To the right front of Shih Kung Shrine, there is a well originally named Magong Da Jing, which is associated with the legend that Shih Lang prayed to the Queen of Heaven, resulting in a spring. It is also known as Shih General Well or Shih Well, as the well water is abundant enough to supply thousands of troops for drinking, and it is also referred to as Master Spring Well or Ten Thousand Troops Well. This well is designated as a county-level historic site according to the Cultural Heritage Preservation Act. 【Recommended visit duration】 0.5 hours.
Wanjun Well
