Introduction to Famous Attractions Around Railways in Central Taiwan

Dajia Jenn Lann Temple, located in the city center of Dajia District, Taichung City, is one of the most important strongholds of Mazu belief in Taiwan and the core of faith and life for Dajia residents. Established during the Qing Dynasty and having undergone multiple expansions, it is now not only a highly venerated temple but also an internationally renowned sanctuary of religious culture.
The most famous activity of Jenn Lann Temple is undoubtedly the "Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage" held in the third lunar month every year. This nine-day, eight-night walking pilgrimage covering hundreds of kilometers attracts over a million participants. Its massive scale led the Discovery Channel to recognize it as one of the world's three major religious events.
The architecture of Jenn Lann Temple is full of the magnificence and solemnity of traditional Southern Fujian temples. The wood carvings, stone sculptures, and colorful paintings inside the temple are all crafted by master artisans. From the exquisite caisson ceilings and lifelike dragon pillars to the Jiannian (cut-and-paste) art on the roof, they are all ultimate displays of traditional Taiwanese craftsmanship.
When visiting Jenn Lann Temple, besides worshipping the presiding Mazu in the main hall, you must not miss the Mazu Culture Museum located in the basement. It houses a "Golden Mazu" made of pure gold weighing hundreds of kilograms, and a "Jade Mazu" carved from a single piece of violet jadeite, both demonstrating the believers' immense devotion and respect for Mazu.
The existence of Jenn Lann Temple has driven the prosperity of the entire Dajia area. A bustling commercial district and the Jiangong Road Night Market have developed around the temple. Famous local delicacies such as butter pastries, taro pastries, and pink sausage (Fen Chang) are all part of the thriving grassroots economy that blossomed alongside the Mazu belief.