Dajia Zhenlan Temple
Main Deities
About
Dajia Zhenlan Temple is one of Taiwan's most famous Mazu temples and a major center of Mazu faith. Its annual 9-day pilgrimage in the 3rd lunar month covers over 300km across four counties and attracts millions, listed by Discovery Channel as one of the world's three major religious events. The temple is magnificent, and its basement houses a solid gold Mazu statue weighing 276kg, a testament to the devotion of its followers.
History
Founded in 1730 by Fujian immigrant Lin Yongxing, who brought a Mazu statue from Meizhou. It has undergone multiple expansions, notably the major reconstruction in 1980, becoming the grand temple seen today. Dajia Mazu is renowned for miracles and serves as a key pillar of Taiwanese folk belief.
Dajia Zhenlan Temple
Dajia District, Taichung City
Visitor Info
Address
No. 158, Shuntian Rd, Dajia District, Taichung City
Region
Dajia District, Taichung City