Wuguxiang Temple

Chiayi Attractions

五穀王廟

The God of Grains, also known as the Emperor Shennong, is highly respected in Taiwan, a nation founded on agriculture primarily centered around rice cultivation. His contributions to the promotion of grains are acknowledged and revered, leading to grand and lively celebrations every year on his birthday, the 26th day of the fourth lunar month. 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, and today it remains a thriving place of worship. A considerable portion of the land used for National Chung Cheng University was donated by this temple.

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

Wuguxiang Temple Introduction

Wugu King is the deity Shennong. Taiwan is an agricultural nation, primarily cultivating rice crops, and Wugu King has made significant contributions to the promotion of grains, earning recognition and respect from future generations. As a result, the ceremonies held on the 26th day of the fourth lunar month, to celebrate his birthday, are quite grand and lively each year. The temple was established during the Kangxi period of the Qing dynasty and has a history of several hundred years. Initially, it was built by the local people to pray for bountiful harvests of grains. Today, it is a well-frequented site, and most of the land used for the establishment of National Chung Cheng University was donated by this temple.

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Wuguxiang Temple Travel Information

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

Transportation Methods：1. National Highway 1: Head south, exit at Dalin Interchange, proceed towards Minxiong on Taiwan Route 1, make a left turn 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 1: Head north, exit at Chiayi Interchange, proceed towards Minxiong on Taiwan Route 1, make a right turn onto County Route 106 towards National Chung Cheng University, and turn left at the Fengshou Village archway to arrive.

Other Nearby Attractions： Chiayi Broadcasting Station Japanese-Style Dormitory Area 、 Qingcheng Temple 、 Dashiye Temple 、 National Chung Cheng University 、 Wanglaikeng Pineapple Culture Park 、 Hsiow Wu-lung Jiao-zhi Ceramic 、 Songshan Earthen Kiln Lamb 、 Chiayi Distillery, Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor Corporation 、 Canna Story House 、 Dalin Sugar Factory

Nearby Cuisine： Minxiong Meat Bun 、 Traditional Pung-Pi Noodles 、 Bian Shi Qi Nan Yi Mian 、 A-Ji Noodle Stall 、 Minxiong Zhao Ji Taro Balls 、 Toraja Coffee (Nanjaing Lake, National Chung Cheng University) 、 Nikatō Restaurant 、 Songshan Earthen Oven Lamb 、 Taiwan Coffee Daling Store 、 Gao Bin Restaurant (Hong Kong Style Radish Cake)