Since its establishment as an official port in the 49th year of Qianlong’s reign (1784), Lukang Tianhou Temple has seen merchants and traders thrive, with maritime traffic frequently traveling between Lukang and Quanzhou
It served as a central trading port in central Taiwan during that time
The establishment of the eight suburbs indicates the commercial prosperity of Lukang during the Jiaqing era
As the ancestral temple for the combined ports of Lukang, this temple is commonly referred to as the ‘Tianhou Temple’
The temple is open to visitors from 6:00 to 22:00 all year round
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