Wuchang Temple Introduction
Wuchang Temple is dedicated to the Supreme Emperor of the Dark Sky (Xuantian Shangdi). The temple was built in the 12th year of the Taisho era (1923) during the Japanese rule and has been greatly relied upon by local believers. In the 79th year of the Republic of China, a devotee donated land to construct the temple. It was completed in the 88th year of the Republic of China, but unfortunately, it was struck by the 921 earthquake, as it was located at the epicenter, causing the newly built two-story temple to collapse to one story. Fortunately, devotees rescued the idols during the aftershocks. After several years, the temple remains preserved in its post-disaster appearance, making it the only remaining site of the 921 earthquake relics in Jiji Township. It is said that the beard of the deity has grown longer over time, and after hearing this, more and more believers visit to pay their respects, making it a famous earthquake memorial site in Jiji Township.
