Zhuweizi

Zhuweizi is a hamlet in Nangang Village, Xingang Township, Taiwan. Zhuweizi is situated nearby to the hamlet Dazhuwei, as well as near Liudouzi.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Bengang Shuixian Temple and Chaotian Temple.

Bengang Shuixian Temple

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Bengang Shuixian Temple is a temple located in Nangang Village, Xingang Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan. Sitting on the south shore of the Beigang River, the temple is dedicated to five water gods collectively known as Shuixian Zunwang.

Chaotian Temple

Place of worship

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The Chaotian or Chaotien Temple, officially the Chao-Tian Temple, is a temple to the goddess Mazu in Beigang Township, Yunlin County, Taiwan. Constructed in 1700, it became one of the most important Mazu temples in Taiwan and is known for its extravagant temple architecture. Chaotian Temple is situated 3 km northwest of Zhuweizi.

Beigang Tourist Bridge

Bridge

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The Beigang Tourist Bridge is a footbridge in Lioujiao Township, Chiayi County and Beigang Township, Yunlin County in Taiwan. The bridge crosses over Beigang River. Beigang Tourist Bridge is situated 2½ km northwest of Zhuweizi.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Xingang and Beigang.

Xingang

Town

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Xingang Township or Singang Township is a rural township in Chiayi County, Taiwan. Xingang is situated 3½ km east of Zhuweizi.

Beigang

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Beigang, Hokkō or Peikang is an urban township in Yunlin County, Taiwan. It is primarily known for its Chaotian Temple, one of the most prominent Temples of Mazu on Taiwan. It has a population of 37,763 as of February 2023.