Beigang Chaotian Temple
北港朝天宮
One of Taiwan's most important Mazu temples and a national historic site. It sits across the Beigang River from Xingang Fengtian Temple.
Beigang Chaotian Temple is located in Beigang Township, Yunlin County. First built in 1694, it enshrines a Mazu branch brought from Meizhou and is one of the most heavily visited Mazu temples in Taiwan. Its stone carvings, wood carvings, clay sculptures, and cut-and-paste work were made by master craftsmen, and it is designated a national historic site. Pilgrimage groups gather around the Mazu birthday in the third lunar month, and the Beigang Mazu procession is lively. The old street along Zhongshan Road in front of the temple is known for Beigang peanuts, sesame oil chicken, and pan-fried kueh. It is about a 30-minute drive from downtown Chiayi City and is separated from Xingang Fengtian Temple by only the Beigang River.
Opening hours
05:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- Bantaoyao Koji Pottery Park
- Xingang Fengtian Temple
- Suantou Sugar Factory Cultural Park
- Taipei Palace Museum Southern Branch
- Puzi Peitian Temple
- Tropic of Cancer Solar Exploration Center
- Chiayi Cultural and Creative Industries Park
- Chiayi Art Museum