Wuguling Temple

Chiayi Attractions

Wuguxiang Temple

The King of Grains is Shen Nong Da Di. Taiwan is a nation built on agriculture, primarily focusing on the cultivation of rice crops. The deity of grains, renowned for the contribution to grains and wheat, is acknowledged and respected by later generations. Therefore, every year, on the 26th day of the fourth lunar month, the celebration is grand and lively. The temple was founded during the Kangxi era of the Qing Dynasty and has a history of several hundred years. Originally built by the local populace to pray for a bountiful harvest, the King of Grains Temple is now thriving in incense offerings, and 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

Wuguling Temple Introduction

Wuguxiang, also known as the God of Agriculture, is associated with Shennong, the deity revered for agricultural practices. Taiwan is a nation centered on agriculture, primarily growing rice crops; therefore, the God of the Five Grains, who promotes cereal grains, has gained acknowledgment and respect from later generations. Every year, on the 26th day of the fourth lunar month, a grand and lively festival is held in his honor. The temple was founded during the Kangxi era of the Qing Dynasty and has a history of several hundred years. It was originally built by local people to pray for abundant harvests, and today it is a thriving site of worship. Much of the land for National Chung Cheng University was donated by this temple.

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Wuguling Temple Travel Information

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

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

Other Nearby Attractions： Wugukong Temple 、 Minxiong Branch of Central Radio Station Japanese-Style Dormitory Area 、 Qingcheng Temple 、 Dashiye Temple 、 National Chung Cheng University 、 Wanglai Mountain Pineapple Cultural Park 、 Hsiao Wu-long Jiaozi Pottery 、 Hsiao Wu-long Tziou Ceramic 、 Songshan Earthen Kiln Lamb 、 Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor Corporation Chiayi Distillery

Nearby Cuisine： Minxiong Meat Bun 、 Minxiong Pork Bun 、 Traditional Pancake Noodles 、 Traditional Flat Noodles 、 Bian Shi Qi Nan Yi Mian 、 A-Ji Noodle Stall 、 Toraja Coffee (Near the Tranquil Lake, National Chung Cheng University) 、 Nikai Do Restaurant 、 Taiwan Coffee Dalin Store 、 Gau Bin Restaurant (Hong Kong-Style Turnip Cake)