Buddha's Hand 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 Jiaheng Temples: Budai Jiaheng Temple, which has the custom of "burning the king's boat," and Xinwan Jiaheng Temple, which holds the annual "Waterway Welcome King" event. Budai Jiaheng Temple worships the Three Lords of Kowloon, and during the auspicious prayer rituals, a grand "burning the king's boat" ceremony is held to thank the gods and pray for safety, attracting many visitors for pilgrimage. When visiting Budai Jiaheng Temple for incense offerings, it's also worth stopping by the "Japan Prince Nobuyoshi's Landing Memorial" in the nearby alley, as well as the "Budai 543 Story Museum," to experience the history and development of Budai over the centuries.

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

Buddha's Hand Temple Introduction

Budai Township has two Jiaan Temples: the Budai Jiaan Temple, which has the custom of "burning the king's boat," and the Xinwen Jiaan Temple, which holds the "Chongshuilu Welcoming King" event every year. The Budai Jiaan Temple is dedicated to the Three Lords of Jiulong, and during the annual prayer and ritual ceremonies, the "burning of the king's boat" ritual is conducted, making the offering ceremony quite grand and often attracting many visitors for pilgrimage. When visiting the Budai Jiaan Temple to pray, it's also worth exploring the "Japanese Crown Prince's Landing Commemorative Monument" in the nearby alley and the "Budai 543 Story Museum" to experience the history and development of Budai over the centuries.

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