Travel Guide to Lukang Tianhou Temple in Taiwan

Scenic spot introduction:

Lukang, Taiwan Tianhou Temple It is the 500th in Taiwan. Mazu The most famous temple in Tainan. Every chief executive must come here to worship after taking office. Tianhou Temple , Chaotian Palace in Beigang, and Fengtian Palace in Xingang are collectively known as the "Four Great Palaces". Mazu ”. Tianhou Temple It is the local faith center and the only place in Taiwan where it is enshrined. Meizhou Ancestral Temple Our Lady of Founding Idols Because the temple is very old, well-known and has many believers, there is an endless stream of pilgrims going there to worship. Mazu's Birthday At that time, not only was the temple crowded with people, but there were also more than 70 temples that offered incense. Mazu temple Idols It has been rated as a Class III historic site in Taiwan by the Ministry of the Interior.

Attractions distribution:

Lukang Tianhou Temple Located on Zhongshan Road, Lukang Township, Changhua County, Taiwan Mazu The crown of the temple. Archway The main building has two floors; the first floor is divided into Inner courtyard , Sanchuan Palace , Danchi , Nave , Lord of the Territory , Goddess of Birth , Yue Lao Hall Etc. Among them, Nave for main hall , dedicated to the Holy Mother of Heaven— Mazu , The rear hall of Tianlong Pond Front hanging Meizhou Ancestral Temple Landscape view of the second floor; Tai Sui Hall , Lingxiao Palace , Wenchang Hall and Worship Hall In addition to the major halls and rooms, Tianhou Temple The most striking thing is the exquisite Woodcarving , stone carving , Painting as well as Plaque , like an art palace. Hometown Square , Heritage Theatre , Mazu Historical Museum And guest rooms for people to visit and stay overnight.

Scenic spot qualifications:

Taiwan's third-level historic site

Scenic spot features:

Pilgrimage, religion, monuments

Attraction Address

Lukang Town

Travel Guide

travelling guideline:

1. Every 23rd day of the third lunar month Mazu's Birthday There are more than 70 in Taiwan from Lukang Tianhou Temple Divide the incense Mazu temple Idols All of them would come to pay homage to the ancestral temple. By then, there would be huge crowds of people, and the scene would be extraordinary, making it the busiest time of the year.

2. During traditional festivals such as Zhongyuan and Dragon Boat Festival, and traditional customs such as worshipping the God of Heaven, Tianhou Temple Corresponding incense meetings or activities will also be held.

3. There are many famous alleys on Zhongshan Road, where tourists can Tianhou Temple Arrange to travel on the same day.

4. Tianhou Temple There are many oyster omelet shops in Miaokou, among which Huihong Oyster Omelet, which has been in business for more than 30 years, is the most famous.

There are more typhoons from 5.7 to 9. It is recommended to avoid this period.

Tour route:

Pilgrimage trip: Xing'an Temple → Xinzu Temple → Longshan Temple → Fengtian Temple → Chenghuang Temple → Ksitigarbha Temple → Wenwu Temple → Kinmen Hall → Fengshan Temple

Must-see attractions in Lukang: Lukang Ancient Market Street, Mo Ru Lane, Jiuqu Lane, Banbianjing, Folk Cultural Relics Museum, Shi Gan Dang, Shiyi Tower, Yi Tower.

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Shopping recommendations:

（ Tianhou Temple Shopping) Mazu Religious items such as statues.

(Changhua specialties) Beidou Hongruizhen crispy candy, Changhua meatballs, ox tongue biscuits, lard loquat, phoenix eye cake, Yuzhenzhai bakery.

(Changhua cuisine) Shredded large intestine with ginger, oyster omelet, mullet roe, rice noodles, red fermented rice wine pork, pork with preserved plums, Weizhen’s fresh meat buns, Yujinchun’s vegetarian buns, and taro steamed buns.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China > Taiwan Province > Changhua County > Lukang Township

How to get there:

Tianhou Temple :

1. Travel route: Take a train or bus to Changhua in Taiwan, and then transfer to Changhua Bus to Lukang. After getting off the bus, you can walk along Fuxing Road, or take bus No. 6902 and get off at Xiqianyuan.

2. Self-driving route:

Going south: Exit at the Changhua Interchange (198.4 km) of the Zhongshan Expressway, turn onto County Road 142 (Zhanglu Road) to reach Lukang, and go straight along Zhongshan Road.

Going north: Take the Zhongshan Expressway to the Pu-Yan Interchange (207.7 km), turn onto the East-West Expressway (Taiwan Provincial Highway 76) and head toward Lukang. After exiting the elevated road, continue along the Fulu River until you reach the Fulu Bridge, turn right onto Qingyun Road, turn left onto Zhanglu Road, and continue along Zhanglu Road to reach Zhongshan Road. Continue straight on Zhongshan Road.