Budai Jianshan Temple

Chiayi Attractions

布袋嘉應廟是超過三百年歷史的布袋信仰中心
布袋嘉應廟是超過三百年歷史的布袋信仰中心

Budai Township has two Jiao Ying Temples: one is the Budai Jiao Ying Temple, which has the custom of "burning the king boat," and the other is the Xinyuan Jiao Ying Temple, which holds the "waterway welcoming the king" event every year. The Budai Jiao Ying Temple worships the Three Lords of Kowloon. During the incense offerings for peace and rituals, the "burning of the king boat" ceremony is held, and the festival to honor the gods and pray for peace is quite grand, often attracting many tourists for pilgrimage. When visiting the Budai Jiao Ying Temple, you might also want to explore the "Japanese Prince Zhen Ai Landing Commemoration Monument" and the "Budai 543 Story Museum," which are located not far down the small alley in front of the temple, to experience the history and development of Budai over the past several hundred years.

Address:No. 32, Ruchuan Rd., Jiu Long Li, Budai Township, Chiayi County 625, Taiwan

Budai Jianshan Temple Introduction

Budai Township has two Jiao-ing Temples: the Budai Jiao-ing Temple, which has the custom of "burning the king's boat," and the Xinyuan Jiao-ing Temple, which holds the "Chongshuilu Welcoming King" event annually. The Budai Jiao-ing Temple worships the Nine Dragon Three Lords, and during the prayer and ritual ceremonies, a grand "burning of the king's boat" ceremony is held to honor the deities and pray for peace, attracting many visitors for pilgrimage. When visiting the Budai Jiao-ing Temple, it's also worthwhile to explore the "Prince Naruhiko of Japan Landing Monument" in the nearby alley and the "Budai 543 Story Museum," to experience the history and development of Budai over the past few centuries.

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