Buddha Jiao Ying 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 Jiaoying Temples. One is the Budai Jiaoying Temple, which has the custom of "burning the king's boat," and the other is the Xinwan Jiaoying Temple, which holds the "Waterway Welcome Ceremony for the King" every year. The Budai Jiaoying Temple worships the Three Lords of Jiulong, and during the rituals for peace and sacrificial ceremonies, the "burning of the king's boat" ritual is quite solemn, often attracting many tourists for pilgrimage. When visiting the Budai Jiaoying Temple, you might also want to take a stroll to the nearby "Memorial Monument for His Royal Highness Prince Chichin of Japan" in the small alley in front of the temple, as well as the "Budai 543 Story Museum," to experience the history and development of Budai over the past several hundred years.

Address:No. 32, Ruchuan Rd., 2nd Neighborhood, Jiulong Village, Budai Town, Chiayi County 625, Taiwan

Buddha Jiao Ying Temple Introduction

Budai Township has two Jia Ying Temples, one is the Budai Jia Ying Temple known for the "Burning King Boat" tradition, and the other is the Xinwen Jia Ying Temple that hosts the "Welcoming King by Splashing Water" event every year. The Budai Jia Ying Temple worships the Nine Dragons and Three Lords, and during peace prayers and festivals, a grand "Burning King Boat" ceremony is held to honor the deities and pray for peace, which often attracts many tourists for pilgrimage. When visiting the Budai Jia Ying Temple, you might also want to explore the nearby "Japanese Prince Chubei Landing Commemoration Monument" in a small alley in front of the temple, as well as the "Budai 543 Story Museum", to experience the history and development of Budai over the past several hundred years.

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