Dajia Wenchang Temple

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Wenchang Temple is a hall-style courtyard building with three bays and two entrances, featuring two corridors and dragon guards on both sides. The spacious front yard has a mountain gate in a cantilever style, with three sections of swallow-tail ridges and a tile roof, reflecting the architectural style of temples from the Qing Dynasty. It is a structure that combines elements of an academy and a temple, and is currently designated as a municipal historic site.

Address:116 Wenwu Road, Dajia District, Taichung City 437, Taiwan

Dajia Wenchang Temple Introduction

Dajia Wenchang Temple, located on Wenshu Road in Dajia District, has its architecture and cultural craftsmanship well-preserved. The temple was built in 1887 (the 13th year of the Qing Dynasty's Guangxu reign), and is also known as Wenchang Palace or Confucius Temple. It honors the deity Wenchang Di Jun, Confucius, and Han Yu, and its establishment marked the beginning of educational enthusiasm in the Dajia area. Originally, it served as a private school, being the first educational institution in Dajia. Today, the temple is bustling with worshippers, especially during exam seasons, where students and parents flock to offer sacrifices and pray for exam success. The layout, paintings, and carvings of the temple showcase the intricacies of traditional craftsmanship, making it worthy of modern appreciation and understanding. In recent years, various cultural activities such as lion dance culture have been organized through the efforts of many individuals, not only carrying significance for cultural heritage but also fostering community bonds. Guided tours: ■ Yes □ No Phone: 04-26803401 Availability: Every Saturday and Sunday 10:00-12:00 Other services: Bright Lanterns, Blessing Cards, offerings of rice as monetary substitutes, etc.

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