Dazhongye Shrine (Dazhang Tree) Introduction
The large camphor tree is over 700 years old, standing 30 meters tall, located in front of the popular Dazhong Temple in Jiji. During the early Guangxu era, believers renovated the original small shrine into a larger one, where a statue of Dazhong Ye was enshrined for worship. Due to its ancient age, the local people regard the old camphor tree as a deity and refer to it as "Zhangshu Gong," believing it to be particularly effective for searching lost items. Every year on the 23rd day of the 8th lunar month, Zhangshu Gong celebrates its birthday, coinciding with Jiji's annual grand worship event. On this day, countless visitors come to pay their respects, and the area in front of the temple becomes crowded with vendors, people, and performances, making it the busiest day in Jiji Township and a significant occasion for the community.
