Niu Jiangjun Temple

Chiayi Attractions

牛將軍廟

The Niu Jiang Jun Temple is located in Shui Niou Village, Taibao City, Chiayi County, and is the earliest place where Han settlers came to cultivate the land. It houses a statue of a large black water buffalo, alongside a shepherd holding a whip. Legend has it that when Koxinga (Zheng Chenggong) came to Taiwan to cultivate the land, he brought eight water buffaloes to assist in farming. However, the cultivation of barren land was very difficult, and with more fields than buffaloes, these buffaloes eventually died from overwork. Later, the ancestors built a temple dedicated to the water buffalo to honor their contributions and to remind future generations of the hardships endured by the early settlers.

Address：62, Section 1, Zhongshan Road, Taibao City, Chiayi County

Niu Jiangjun Temple Introduction

The Niu Jiang Jun Temple is located in Shuibiu Village, Taibao City, Chiayi County, which is the place where Han Chinese first settled. Inside, there is a statue of a large black water buffalo, accompanied by a shepherd holding a cattle whip. According to legend, when Koxinga came to Taiwan to develop the land, he brought eight water buffaloes to assist in farming. However, cultivating the wasteland was very challenging, and with more fields than buffaloes, these animals eventually perished from overwork. As a result, the early settlers built a water buffalo temple to honor the buffaloes and to commemorate the hardships faced by their ancestors. Even today, the Niu Jiang Jun Temple remains a vibrant place of worship, attracting a steady stream of visitors throughout the year. The stone mortar in front of the buffalo is regularly adorned with fresh grass, flowers, fruits, sugarcane, and a bucket of clean water, making it a significant feature of the community.

Cultural Historical Sites Temples

Niu Jiangjun Temple Travel Information

Address：62, Section 1, Zhongshan Road, Taibao City, Chiayi County

Transportation Methods：Zhongshan Expressway: Exit at Chiayi Interchange → Head north on County Road 159 towards Beigang and Xingang for about fifty meters to reach the destination following the signs.

Parking Information：Parking available nearby.

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