Wugukong Temple

Chiayi Attractions

五穀王廟

The Five Grains King is the deity known as Shennong Dadi. Taiwan, being an agricultural nation focused on rice cultivation, honors the contributions of the Grain God to agriculture, resulting in grand and lively celebrations on his birthday, which falls on the 26th day of the 4th lunar month each year. The temple was established during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty and has a history of several centuries. It was originally built by local residents to pray for an abundant harvest of grains, and today, it enjoys a flourishing incense offering. A significant portion of the land used for the establishment of National Chung Cheng University was donated by this temple.

Address：No. 148-1, Fengshou Village, Minxiong Township, Chiayi County

Wugukong Temple Introduction

The God of Grains, also known as Shennong, is venerated in Taiwan, a nation founded on agriculture, primarily focused on rice cultivation. The deity is honored for his contributions to the promotion of grains, earning him recognition and respect from later generations. Every year, on the 26th day of the fourth lunar month, grand and lively festivals are held to celebrate his birthday. The temple was established during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty and has a history of several hundred years. Originally built by local residents to pray for a bountiful harvest, the Wugukwang Temple now enjoys prosperous worship, and a significant portion of the land used to establish National Chung Cheng University was donated by this temple.

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Wugukong Temple Travel Information

Address：No. 148-1, Fengshou Village, Minxiong Township, Chiayi County

Transportation Methods：1. National Highway No. 1: Head south, exit at Dalin Interchange, head towards Minxiong on Provincial Highway No. 1, turn left onto County Road No. 106 towards National Chung Cheng University, and turn left at the Fengshou Village gate; you will arrive in about three minutes. 2. National Highway No. 1: Head north, exit at Chiayi Interchange, head towards Minxiong on Provincial Highway No. 1, turn right onto County Road No. 106 towards National Chung Cheng University, and turn left at the Fengshou Village gate to arrive.

Other Nearby Attractions： Minxiong Branch of the Central Broadcasting System Japanese Dormitory Area 、 Wanglai Mountain Pineapple Cultural Park 、 Hsiao Wu-Long Glazed Tile 、 Dongshan Story House 、 Dalin Sugar Factory 、 BaXian Mountain BaoLin Zen Temple 、 Amu Village Leisure and Tourism Factory 、 Longtian Temple 、 Dingzhuang Community 、 Yuanlinzi Community

Nearby Cuisine： Minxiong Pork Bun 、 Traditional Pongpi Noodles 、 Bian Shi Qi Nan Yi Mian 、 A-Ji Noodle Stand 、 Toraja Coffee (Ningjing Lake, National Chung Cheng University) 、 Nikado Restaurant 、 Songshan Earthen Oven Lamb 、 Taiwan Coffee Dailin Store 、 Gao Bin Restaurant (Hong Kong-style Radish Cake) 、 Dalin Pork Ribs King