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Lugang--Temples and Other Heritage Sites
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At Lugang, there are three heritage sites, eight scenic attractions and twelve glamorous charms.
The three heritage sites refer to Lungshan Temple, Tienhou Temple and Wenkai Academy Civil Shrine Martial Temple.
The eight scenic attractions: A fair day on nine turns lane, Rear Cart at Passage Gate, Moon Viewed through the Mansion, Setting Sun Viewed through the Earthen Window, Ancient Reminiscence at Hsinghua, Tablet Reading at New Palace, Bell Tower and Sunset Glow at North Head.
The twelve glamorous charms: Wish Tower in Deep Sprint, Golden Hall Greeting the Wedding, Mansion with Carved Fences, Firearms Cabinet, Bold Rocks, Half-side well, Rock Observation at Jimao, Tablet Hunting at the Ferry, Misty Wuchiang, Mighty Visit for the Knife, Chessboard Game under the Banyan and Literature-cherishing at the Pavilion.
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The three heritage sites
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Ancient Temple with Lotus Joss Sticks |
Lungshan Temple |
81 Chinmen Street, Lugang Township |
Precious Hall |
Tienhou Temple |
430 Chungshan Road, Lugang Township, Changhua County |
Classical Academy amidst the Sunset |
Wenkai Academy |
2 Chingyun Road, Jiehwei Li, Lugang Township |
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Lugang Lungshan Temple
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Lugang Lungshan Temple which is renowned both in Taiwan and abroad is dubbed the architectural treasure or the very pioneer of all Buddhist temples in Taiwan. It has been officially classified by the Ministry of the Interior as a Class 1 heritage site. Lungshan Temple was relocated to its present site by eight Lugang gentlemen in 51th
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year of Emperor Chien Lung of the Ching Dynasty. It takes a total area of 1,600 pings. Taking all the architectural essence of Kaiyuan Temple in Chuanchou China, Lungshan Temple sits atop the list of the Eight Lugang scenic attractions. It is so spectacular and magnificent that it is dubbed the Forbidden City of Taiwan. The architectural design depicts the Chinese palaces in the Northern Sung Dynasty, in the four three-court layout, with independent arched gateway—the only temple in Taiwan, with a total of twelve square columns. The two dragon columns in the center have the dragon head facing up in one and facing down the other—a unique design in Taiwan. You are greeted by a large bronze bell at the Temple, weighing ten catties which can be heard for miles, known as the treasure bestowed for entire Lugang Lungshan Temple. Lugang Lungshan Temple (Chinese)
Address: 81 Chinmen Street, Lugang Township
TEL: 886-47-742617 |
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Lugang Tienhou Temple
Lugang used to be a natural port in frequent and busy trade with China. To safeguard those traveling over the Taiwan Strait on trade, worshippers proposed to build Lugang Tienhou Temple in 1646 during the Ming Dynasty to worship the Goddess Matsu. Lugang Tienhou Temple represents the “Precious Hall” among the eight Lugang Scenic Attractions and is dubbed the “Miao Tsu Temple” |
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which wasbuilt in late Ming Dynasty and was relocated to the present location in early Ching Dynasty, say, 3rd year of Emperor Yung Cheng. The Temple worships the respected founding Goddess Matsu of Meichou. The Goddess Matsu has been spread to more than two thousand branches. The Goddess Matsu Statue comes from Meichou, China. With heavy worshippers for centuries, the Matsu Statue appears black in the wake of heavy joss sticks. It is, therefore, dubbed the “Black Faced Goddess Matsu”. The Temple is itself a work of art, and a meaningful treasure. The newly built 14-storey architecture serves all worshippers from all over Taiwan with comprehensive facilities and diverse functions year round, in particular during the 1st~3rd lunar moons. Goddess Matsu’s birthday falls on the 23rd day of the 3rd lunar moon while Lugang Tienhou Temple sponsors grand celebrations amidst the heavy streams of worshippers.
Lugang Tienhou Temple (Chinese)
Address: 430, Chungshan Road, Lugang Township
TEL: 886-47-772971 |
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Wenkai Academy
Wenkai Academy is named in memory of Shen Kuang-wen, alias Shen Wen-kai, a renowned literator of the late Ming Dynasty. He came to Taiwan from China when Taiwan was colonized by the Dutch. He tried hard to teach the local community to read and was dubbed the Ancestor of Han Literature in Taiwan. The Wenkai Academy is the very birthplace of literature and education of Lugang. It consists of |
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the Wenkai Academy Civil Shrine Martial Temple worshipping the Wenchang God and Martial Temple worshipping General Kuan Yu, in a three-in-one architectural compound, with Wenkai Academy on the left-hand side, Civil Shrine in the middle and Martial Temple on the right-hand side. It is here the local community learns and practices martial arts. Wenkai Academy is the very cradle of literature and education of Lugang.
Address: 2, Chingyun Road, Lugang Township, Changhua County
TEL: 886-4-7772006
A guide to more and more heritage sites in Lugang (Chinese)>> |
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Eight Lugang scenic attractions
Titles |
Location |
Address |
A fair day on nine turns lane |
Nine Turns Lane |
Chinsheng Lane between Mintsu Road and Shanmin Road |
Rear Cart at Passage Gate |
The Passage Gate |
Located on Houche Lane, Lochin Community, classified by the government as a heritage site in 2000. |
Moon Viewed through the Mansion |
Shih Yi Building |
Chinsheng Lane, Lugang Township |
Setting Sun Viewed through the Earthen Window |
The Earthen Walls |
114, Chungshan Road, Lugang Township and the Hsieh’s Earthen Wall behind Hohsing Police Station |
Ancient Reminiscence at Hsinghua |
Hsing An Temple |
89, Chungshan Road, Lugang Township |
Tablet Reading at the New Palace |
Hsin Tsu Temple |
96, Putou Street, Lugang Township |
Bell Tower |
Lugang Folk Arts Museum |
152, Chungshan Road, Lugang Township |
Sunset Glow at North Head |
North Head Fishery Village |
Tungshih, Kuotsuo, Yushun, Hsinkungsze Li |
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Twelve Lugang glamorous charms
Titles |
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Address |
Wish Tower in Deep Sprint |
Chingchang Ancient Mansion |
Inside Chingchang Ancient Mansion by Chinsheng Lane, Lugang Township |
Golden Hall Greeting the Wedding |
The Huang’s at Vegetable Farm |
The Huang’s at Vegetable Farm, Lugang Township |
Mansion with Carved Fences |
Inside the ancient buildings Lugang |
As private residences for a majority, subject to the owners’ permit before a visit. |
Firearms Cabinet |
Shih Yi Building |
The firearms cabinet at Lugang can be found next-door to Shih Yi Building inside Chinsheng Lane, Lugang Township |
Bold Rocks |
Shih Kan Dang |
Houche Lane (Houche Road), Lugang Township |
Half-side well for the Sources |
Half-side well |
Inside the preserved zone of Heritage Site on Yaolin Street, Lugang Township |
Rock Observation at Jimao |
Jimao Store |
65, Chuanchou Street, Hsinkung Li, Lugang Township |
Tablet Hunting at the Ferry |
Ching Yi Yuan |
The mini park in front of Lochin Primary School, Lugang Township |
Misty Wuchiang |
Chinmen House |
92, Chinmen Lane, Chiehwei Li, Lugang Township |
Mighty Visit for the Knife |
Weiling Temple |
95, Tsaiyuan Li, Lugang Township |
Chessboard Game under the Banyan |
Hsin Tsu Temple |
96, Putou Street, Lugang Township |
Literature-cherishing at the Pavilion |
Lungshan Temple |
81, Chinmen Street, Lugang Township, at the right-hand side exit of Wumen, Lugang Lungshan Temple |
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