Dajia Wenchang Temple

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Wenchang Temple is a four-sided courtyard building with three openings, two entrances, and two corridors, featuring protective dragons on both sides. The spacious front yard has a mountain gate in the form of a corridor, with three-sectioned swallowtail roofs and a curved tile roof typical of Qing Dynasty temple architecture. It is a structure that combines elements of an academy and a temple, and it is currently designated as a city historic site.

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

Dajia Wenchang Temple Introduction

Dajia Wenchang Temple, located on Wenwu Road in Dajia District, has preserved its architecture and cultural crafts meticulously. Built in 1887 (the 13th year of the Guangxu era), it is also known as Wenchang Palace or Confucius Temple. The temple houses the deities Wenchang Dijun, Confucius, and Han Yu, and its establishment marked the beginning of an educational movement in the Dajia area. Originally serving as a private school, it was the first of its kind in Dajia. Today, Wenchang Temple is bustling with worshippers, especially during exam seasons, when students and parents flock to the temple with offerings to pray for successful exams. The layout, paintings, and carvings of the temple showcase the exquisite traditional craft culture, making it worthy of understanding and appreciation by modern individuals. In recent years, various cultural activities, such as lion dance culture, have been organized through the efforts of community members, which not only hold significant cultural heritage value but also strengthen the emotional bonds among local residents. Guided tours: ■ Available □ Not available Phone: 04-26803401 Availability: Every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Other services: Bright lamps, prayer cards, substituting rice for money, etc.

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