Datan Village Jingzhong Temple

Chiayi Attractions

大潭村精忠廟

Datang Village is the largest village in Xinguang Township, primarily inhabited by the Lin clan. According to legend, in the first half of the 17th century, a man with the surname Lin crossed the sea from Yongfeng Li, Nanjing County, to Taiwan, seeking the protection of the divine figure of the famous general Yue Fei, who fought against the Jin dynasty. Upon arriving in Datang Village, he initially worshipped at home. As his descendants multiplied, they built a temple in the village to honor him, making it the only Yue Wang Temple in Chiayi County and the first and oldest Zheng Zhong Temple in Taiwan dedicated to this purpose.

Address：No. 86, Datang Village, Xingang Township, Chiayi County

Datan Village Jingzhong Temple Introduction

Datang Village is the largest village in Xinguang Township, primarily inhabited by the Lin family. According to legend, in the first half of the 17th century, a man from the Lin family crossed the sea from Yongfeng Li in Nanjing County to Taiwan. Along the way, he prayed for the protection of the revered general Yue Fei, known for resisting foreign invaders. After arriving at Datang Village, he initially worshipped at home, but as his descendants increased in number, they built a temple in the village to honor him. This temple became the only Yue Wang Temple in Chiayi County, and it is also the first and oldest Jingzhong Temple in Taiwan dedicated to Yue Fei. Today, every year on the 15th day of the second lunar month, during Yue Fei's birthday, Datang Village holds a grand ceremony where many villagers flock to the Jingzhong Temple to pay their respects to the revered general Yue Fei. The Jingzhong Temple has become the spiritual center for the people of Datang Village and remains thriving over time.

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Datan Village Jingzhong Temple Travel Information

Address：No. 86, Datang Village, Xingang Township, Chiayi County

Transportation Methods：Take National Highway No. 1, the Chiang Wei-shui Expressway, and exit at the 257 km Minxiong Interchange. Drive towards Xinguang, then follow County Road No. 164 and make a left turn onto Jia 76 County Road to reach your destination.

Other Nearby Attractions： Dengyun Academy Ruins 、 Hsiao Wu-Lung's Chaozhou Pottery 、 Beishui Southward Water Diversion Resource Sharing Monument 、 Liuxing Temple 、 Xikou Township Cultural Living Hall 、 MInxiong Branch of Central Broadcasting Station Japanese Dormitory Area 、 Niu Jiang Jun Temple 、 Zhenxing Theater 、 Beigang Tourist Bridge 、 Beigang Chaotian Temple

Nearby Cuisine： A-Mao-Brother Noodle King 、 A-Jeng's Fish Noodle Ice 、 Xiang Wei Restaurant 、 Xingang Lounge, the best place for welcoming guests in Xingang. 、 Cai Zhi Hao (Xin Gang Wan Gui Cai) 、 Sisters Steamed Dumplings 、 Xingang Handmade Buns 、 Ban Tao Kiln Theme Restaurant 、 Lao Fu Zai Garlic Biscuit 、 Little Pancake