Datan Village Jingzhong Temple

Chiayi Attractions

大潭村精忠廟

Datang Village is the largest village in Xinkang Township, primarily inhabited by the Lin surname. According to legend, in the first half of the 17th century, a man with the Lin surname came from Yongfeng Village, Nanjing County, crossing the sea to Taiwan, while respectfully seeking protection from the divine statue of the legendary anti-Qing general Yue Fei. Upon arriving at Datang Village, he initially worshipped it at home, but as his descendants increased, a temple was built in the village for worship, which became the only Yue Wang Temple in Chiayi County and the first Zhenzhong Temple in Taiwan, known for its historical significance as the oldest temple dedicated to this deity.

Address：No. 86, Datun Village, Xinguang Township, Chiayi County

Datan Village Jingzhong Temple Introduction

Datang Village is the largest village in Xinguang Township, with the Lin surname as the predominant clan. It is said that in the first half of the 17th century, a man with the Lin surname crossed the sea from Yongfengli, Nanjing County, to Taiwan, while earnestly inviting the spirit of the renowned anti-Qing general Yue Fei to protect him along the way. Upon arriving in Datang Village, he initially offered his worship at home, but as his descendants increased, a temple was built in the village to enshrine Yue Fei. This temple became the only Yue Wang Temple in Chiayi County and the first and oldest Jing Zhong Temple in Taiwan established for Yue Fei. Today, every year on the 15th day of the second lunar month, which marks the birthday of Yue Fei, Datang Village holds a grand ceremony. Many villagers flock to the Jing Zhong Temple to pay their respects to King Wu Mu of Yue. The Jing Zhong Temple has become the faith center for the villagers of Datang, remaining resilient through the years.

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Datan Village Jingzhong Temple Travel Information

Address：No. 86, Datun Village, Xinguang Township, Chiayi County

Transportation Methods：Take National Highway No. 1 (Zhongshan Expressway) and exit at Minxiong Interchange at 257 km. Head towards Xingang direction, then follow Provincial Highway 164 and make a left turn onto County Road 76 to arrive.

Other Nearby Attractions： Dengyun Academy Ruins 、 Hsiang Wu-Long Chaozhou Ceramics 、 North-South Water Diversion Resource Sharing Monument 、 Liuxing Temple 、 Xikou Township Cultural Life Museum 、 Minxiong Branch of Central Broadcasting Station Japanese-Style Dormitory Area 、 Niu General Temple 、 Zhenxing Theatre 、 Beigang Tourist Bridge 、 Beigang Chaotian Temple

Nearby Cuisine： A Mao Bo Rice Noodle King 、 A-Jheng's Noodle Ice 、 Country Flavor Restaurant 、 Xingang Hall 、 Cai Zhi Hao (Xingang Rice Cake Cai) 、 Sister Dumplings 、 Xingang Handmade Buns 、 Ban Tao Kiln Theme Restaurant 、 Lao Fu Zai Garlic Cake 、 Childhood Big Cake