Tudi Gong Temple

Chiayi Attractions

土地公廟

Fude Temple is the center of faith for the Dingbenzi settlement and is nicknamed "the dumbest Earth God Temple in Taiwan" because of its location name. The temple does not have a statue; instead, it features a stone tablet engraved with "Fude Zhengshen," indicating its ancient origin. The Chaozhou-style octagonal prismatic structure and the "Hua Tai" (Cohabitation of Life) shaped like a traditional armchair behind the temple reveal the ancestral Hakka heritage. Though small, the temple is sculpted from six large stones, embodying a classic style of Earth God Temple. Made of stone, the Earth God Temple is a testament to Dingbenzi being referred to as the "Stone Settlement."

Address：Zhuqi Township, Chiayi County 604

Tudi Gong Temple Introduction

Fude Temple is the religious center of the Dingbenzi settlement, known for its nickname "the most foolish Land God Temple in Taiwan" due to its place name. The temple does not have an idol; instead, it features a stone tablet inscribed with "Fude Zhengshen," indicating its long history. The octagonal prism in Chaozhou style and the back of the temple resembling a traditional armchair ("Huatai") reveal the Hakka heritage of the ancestors. Although small, the temple is crafted from six large stones combined into one, with its rainwater chamber serving as a classic representation of Land God Temples. The stone-built Land God Temple stands as a testament to Dingbenzi, also known as the "Stone Settlement."

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Tudi Gong Temple Travel Information

Address：Zhuqi Township, Chiayi County 604

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