Historic Site • Tainan

Nankunshen Daitian Temple

About

One of the most important temples in southern Taiwan, Nankunshen Daitian Temple in Tainan’s Beimen District is dedicated to the Five Wang Ye (plague gods) who are believed to protect against disease and misfortune. The temple is a riot of color and detail, with intricate carvings, sweeping roofs, and vibrant murals that tell stories from Chinese mythology. It’s a working temple, so you’ll see locals burning incense and pra

Location & Contact

Address: No. 976, Kunjiang, Beimen Dist., Tainan City

Website: https://www.twtainan.net/en/attractions/detail/4636

Coordinates: 23.286086, 120.14313