City God Temple

Western Taiwan


Lukang's City God Temple has roots in Fujian's Quanzhou and was probably built in the mid-18th century. Paying your respects here is believed to be effective in helping to solve problems, in particular theft. The temple is traditionally favoured by merchants and shop owners.


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