Shigong Temple, Penghu

Name: Shigong Temple
Address: No. 10, Lane 1, Zhongyang Street, Penghu, Taiwan
Telephone: +886 6 921 6521

#4 among attractions in Penghu

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The Shigong Temple is a temple in Magong City, Penghu County, Taiwan. It was founded between 1683 and 1696 around, for commemorating Shi Lang, a famous general of the Navy during the Qing dynasty, who defeated Liu Guoxuan, who belonged with Kingdom of Tungning in Penghu sea area in 1683. Qing Empire added Penghu and Taiwan to its domains in the next year. After Shi Lang was conferred as Marquess by Kangxi Emperor, some people built this temple in the area of Penghu hospital when Shi Lang was alive. The original name of Shigong Temple was called "General Shi Temple " in the beginning. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 23°33'53"N, 119°33'51"E

Address

No. 10, Lane 1, Zhongyang StreetPenghu Taiwan

Contact

+886 6 921 6521

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Shigong Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Penghu Tianhou Temple, Central Street, Penghu Guanyin Temple, Magong Chenghuang Temple.

~90 ftNW
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Penghu Tianhou Temple, Penghu
1 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Magong, Penghu, the Penghu Tianhou Temple stands as a revered place of worship that beckons visitors from near and far. This historical temple, dedicated to the sea goddess Mazu, is not only a spiritual haven but also a cultural gem in Taiwan.
~280 ftNE
Hiking, Architecture, Hiking trail
Central Street, Penghu
2 min walk • Central Street is a street in Magong City, Penghu County, Taiwan.
~1340 ftNW
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Penghu Guanyin Temple, Penghu
7 min walk • The Penghu Guanyin Temple is a Buddhist temple, like other temples which belongs to the Integration of Buddhism and Taoism in Taiwan, Guanyin Temple does not only serve Guanyin, but also Long-Wang.
~940 ftNE
Temple
Magong Chenghuang Temple, Penghu
5 min walk • Magong Chenghuang Temple is a temple in Magong, Penghu, Taiwan. This temple mainly serves Chenghuangye, means the lord of City. a taoist God, who is in charge of the underworld of an administrative district, so it was translated to the City God usually.
~1090 ftE
Temple
Magong Beiji Temple, Penghu
6 min walk • Magong Beiji Temple is a temple in Magong City, Penghu, Taiwan. The temple is dedicated to Xuantian Shangdi. Because the location of temple is at the eastern side of ancient Magong city, so Beiji Temple is more widely known as "Dongjia Temple".
0.4 miNE
Museum
Reclamation Hall, Penghu
11 min walk • The Penghu Reclamation Hall is a museum in Magong Township, Penghu County, Taiwan, dedicated to the history of settlement in Penghu Islands.
~270 ftS
Temple
Penghu Shuixian Temple, Penghu
2 min walk • Penghu Shuixian Temple, is a Taoist temple in Magong, Penghu. Built in 1696 by Xue Kui, a military officer of Penghu Navy, it mainly serves the Shuixian Zunwang, five Taoist immortals worshipped as sea gods.
~1510 ftW
History museum, Museum, Historical place
Chang Yu-sheng Memorial Museum, Penghu
8 min walk • The Chang Yu-sheng Memorial Museum is a museum about singer Chang Yu-sheng in Magong City, Penghu County, Taiwan.
0.9 miE
Museum
Penghu Living Museum, Penghu
25 min walk • The Penghu Living Museum is a museum about the customs and culture of Penghu in Magong City, Penghu County, Taiwan.
0.5 miNE
Park
Longgui Park, Penghu
14 min walk • Longgui Park is a park in Guangfu Village, Magong City, Penghu County, Taiwan. It is a small community park of 380 hectares and was founded on July 20, 2001 by Lai Feng-wei, the magistrate of Penghu.
0.6 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Pier 3, Penghu
15 min walk • Pier 3 is a shopping center in Magong City, Penghu County, Taiwan that opened in 2018. Developed by Ever Rich Duty Free, it is the largest shopping mall and duty free shop in the county. The mall is located in close proximity to Penghu Airport.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shigong Temple?

Nearby attractions include Penghu Tianhou Temple, Penghu (1 min walk), Penghu Shuixian Temple, Penghu (2 min walk), Central Street, Penghu (2 min walk), Four-eyed Well, Penghu (2 min walk).

How to get to Shigong Temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shigong Temple:

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Penghu Hospital • Lines: 0E, 0W, 11, 34, 35 (2 min walk)
Magong Harbor • Lines: 0W, 11, 34, 35 (2 min walk)