Wufei Temple(五妃廟)

Introduce

Historical records show that when the Qing forces led by Shi Lan attacked Taiwan, Zhu Shi-gui, Ming dynasty Prince of Ningjing, resolved to die for his country; his five concubines decided to die too and hanged themselves from a beam in the palace. After they died, Zhu Shu-gui personally buried them and then committed suicide. Wufei Temple was built in 1683. It is a single courtyard and two-wing style building and has a small shrine at the side, Yi Ling Jun Tomb(義靈君墓), that enshrines two servants who died alongside the concubines. Wufei Temple has become a must-visit attraction for tourists to Tainan who are interested in history. It is tranquil and has grounds full of greenery. There are many shops and restaurants around it selling a variety of tasty snacks. Opposite is the bustling Tainan Municipal Baseball Stadium. The temple is a good place to visit for a relaxing stroll as well as to learn about the past.

Information

TEL +886-6-2267151

Address West Central Dist., Tainan City Taiwán, R.O.C

Category Historic Sites、Religious Temples、Culture

Open Hours Sunday:08:00 – 17:00
Monday:08:00 – 17:00
Tuesday:08:00 – 17:00
Wednesday:08:00 – 17:00
Thursday:08:00 – 17:00
Friday:08:00 – 17:00
Saturday:08:00 – 17:00

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Bryan H
Portland, Oregon
Traveler type:
Couples
Set off from the road ...
2018-12
... and as others have noted, there is a great deal of ground around this small temple, so it creates a very serene and spiritual place that is clearly off the beaten track. Only us and another pair of tourists visited the entire time we were there. (We sat and soaked in the ambiance a bit.) I'd advice going!
kimitakas
Taichung, Taiwan
Traveler type:
Solo travel
Pitiful five concubines
2018-11
The temple is small, but the premises are quite large and well maintained. The story of five concubines, suicided on the defeat of the Ming dynasty, is triste, and thinking of that I visited this temple.
TorontoMusicman
Toronto
Traveler type:
Couples
The concubines temples
2017-11
This temple is dedicated to the 5 concubines of King Ning Jin who hanged themselves just ahead of the king committing suicide. It is a small temple with a beautifully landscaped garden area.
Jarko2015
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Small temple well worth seeing
2016-09
This is known as the concubines temple and although it's very small, it has a truly delightful shrine that is well worth seeing. It's also set in very pleasant, peaceful grounds. Definitely a must see.
MastG
London
Traveler type:
Solo travel
Small
2016-07
Surprisingly small temple. The concubine are buried in the concrete behind the temple shrine. Not a destination but more of a side trip.