Kouhu Hsialiao Wansan Tonggui Mound

Yunlin Attractions

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Behind the Wanshan Temple in Xialiao, Kouhu Township, there are more than three hundred small mounds, which contain the ashes of ancestors who perished in a tsunami 161 years ago. Locally, this is referred to as the "Wanshan Tonggui Cemetery," and it has been designated as a historical site in Yunlin County. Nearby residents mention that every time they attempt to count the exact number of graves, they cannot come to a definitive answer, as each individual arrives at a different count, which is quite peculiar. The Wanshan Temple in Hanzi Liao and the Golden Lake Temple in the Golden Lake area hold grand ceremonies every year on the 7th and 8th days of the 6th lunar month to commemorate the ancestors who suffered during that tragic event. This has also given rise to the "Water Pulling (Che Zhuang)" ritual, which is a rare folk ritual for maritime disasters in Taiwan.

Address：No. 70-6, Xia liaozai, Xiaguan Village, Kouhu Township, Yunlin County

Kouhu Hsialiao Wansan Tonggui Mound Introduction

Behind the Wanshan Temple in Xialiao, Kouhu Township, there are more than 300 small mounds that contain the ashes of ancestors who lost their lives in a tsunami 161 years ago. Locally known as the "Wanshan Tonggui Tomb," it has been designated as a historic site in Yunlin County. Nearby residents say that every time they try to count the mounds, they cannot agree on the total number, and each person's count yields a different result, which is quite peculiar. The Wanshan Temple in Hanzi Liao, Kouhu Township, and the Jinhu Wanshan Temple in the Jinhu area hold grand ceremonies every year on the 7th and 8th days of the sixth lunar month to commemorate the ancestors who perished. This has also led to the development of the "Water Drawing (Che Zang)" ritual, which is a rare folk ritual related to water disasters in the country.

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Kouhu Hsialiao Wansan Tonggui Mound Travel Information

Address：No. 70-6, Xia liaozai, Xiaguan Village, Kouhu Township, Yunlin County

Parking Information：Yes

Tickets：Free admission

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