Wuguxian Temple

Chiayi Attractions

五穀王廟

The God of Five Grains is also known as the Emperor Shennong. Taiwan is an agricultural country mainly focused on rice cultivation, and thus, the God of Five Grains is honored and respected for his contributions to the promotion of grains. Every year, on his birthday, which falls on the 26th day of the 4th month in the lunar calendar, the celebrations are grand and lively. 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 residents to pray for a bountiful harvest of grains. Today, it enjoys great popularity, 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

Wuguxian Temple Introduction

Wugu Wang is the deity Shennong, who is honored in Taiwan as the country is agriculturally based, primarily cultivating rice crops. The contributions of the God of Grains in promoting grains and wheat have been acknowledged and respected by later generations. Therefore, on his birthday, which falls on the 26th day of the fourth lunar month, the celebrations are grand and lively. The temple was established during the Kangxi era of the Qing Dynasty and has a history of several hundred years. It was originally built by local residents to pray for abundant grain harvests, and today it enjoys a flourishing incense offering. Most of the land used for the establishment of National Chung Cheng University was donated by this temple.

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Wuguxian Temple Travel Information

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

Transportation Methods：1. National Highway No. 1: Head south and exit at the Dalin Interchange, proceed towards Taiwan Route 1 in the direction of Minxiong, turn left onto County Road 106 towards National Chung Cheng University, and then turn left at the Fengshou Village sign; you will arrive in about three minutes. 2. National Highway No. 1: Head north and exit at the Chiayi Interchange, proceed towards Taiwan Route 1 in the direction of Minxiong, turn right onto County Road 106 towards National Chung Cheng University, and then turn left at the Fengshou Village sign to arrive.

Other Nearby Attractions： Minxiong Branch Station Japanese Dormitory Area 、 Wanglai Mountain Pineapple Culture Park 、 Shao Wu Long Tujia Porcelain 、 Ginger Flower Story House 、 Dalin Sugar Factory 、 Bajian Mountain Baolin Zen Temple 、 Aimu Village Leisure and Tourism Factory 、 Longtian Temple 、 Dingzhuang Community 、 Yuanlinzi Community

Nearby Cuisine： Minsyong Meat Bun 、 Traditional Rice Noodle with Peanut Filling 、 Bian Shi Qi Nan Yi Mian 、 A-Ji Noodle Stand 、 Toraja Coffee (National Chung Cheng University Qingjing Lake) 、 Nikado Restaurant 、 Songshan Earthen Kiln Lamb 、 Gao Bin Restaurant (Hong Kong Style Turnip Cake) 、 Dalin Pork Rib King 、 Childhood Pancake