Wufu Wang Temple

Chiayi Attractions

五穀王廟

The God of Five Grains is known as the Emperor Shennong. Taiwan is an agrarian nation, primarily cultivating rice crops. As a result, the God of Grains is celebrated for his contributions to agriculture, earning respect and recognition from future generations. Consequently, each year on the 26th day of the fourth month of the lunar calendar, the celebrations for his birthday are grand and lively. 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 Five Grains Temple is now thriving, and a significant portion of National Chung Cheng University’s campus land was donated by this temple.

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

Wufu Wang Temple Introduction

Wugu Wang is known as the Emperor Shennong, and Taiwan is a nation founded on agriculture, primarily focused on the cultivation of rice crops. The god of the five grains, credited with the promotion of grains and wheat, is revered and respected by later generations. As a result, every year, on the 26th day of the fourth lunar month, the celebration of his birthday is held with great pomp and excitement. The temple was established during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty and has a history of several hundred years. It was originally built by local people to pray for a bountiful harvest of grains. Today, the temple sees a thriving incense offering, and a significant portion of the land used to establish National Chung Cheng University was donated by this temple.

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Wufu Wang Temple Travel Information

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

Transportation Methods：1. National Freeway No. 1: Southbound, take the Dalin Interchange, head towards Minxiong on Provincial Highway No. 1, turn left toward National Chung Cheng University at County Route 106, and turn left at the Fengshou Village archway. It takes about three minutes to arrive. 2. National Freeway No. 1: Northbound, take the Chiayi Interchange, head towards Minxiong on Provincial Highway No. 1, turn right towards National Chung Cheng University at County Route 106, and turn left at the Fengshou Village archway to arrive.

Other Nearby Attractions： MInxiong Broadcasting Station Japanese Dormitory Area 、 Wanglaishan Pineapple Cultural Park 、 Hsiang Wu-Lung Jiao-Zhi Pottery 、 Yuetou Story House 、 Dalin Sugar Factory 、 Baling Temple, Baxianshan 、 Aimu Village Leisure and Tourism Factory 、 Longtian Temple 、 Dingzhuang Community 、 Yuanlinzi Community

Nearby Cuisine： Minxiong Meat Bun 、 Traditional Pung-Pi Noodles 、 Bian Shi Qi Nan Yi Mian 、 Aji Noodle Stand 、 Toraja Coffee (Chung Cheng University Serenity Lake) 、 Er Jie Tang Restaurant 、 Songshan Earthen Kiln Lamb 、 Taiwan Coffee Dalin Store 、 Gao Bin Restaurant (Hong Kong Style Turnip Cake) 、 Dalin Pork Rib King