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The “inscription on the memorial temple tablet to General Shi” confirms that the temple was built when Shi Lang was alive and granted the title Marquis Jinghai for quelling the unrest in Taiwan. In Daoguang’s reign, the temple started to commemorate officers and soldiers who died on Haitan Island. Therefore, the temple was renamed Shihgong Temple instead of the Temple of General Shi.
Shihgong Temple stands on Zhongyang St., Zhongyang Vil., Magong City, Penghu County. It was built in the 23rd year of Kangxi's reign in the Qing Dynasty (1684) with the original name of “the Temple of General Shi”. The temple worships and commemorates Shi Lang for being appointed as the naval force commander and his contributions to the Qing court. It was renamed Shihgong Temple after the 23rd year of Daoguang’s reign. It has been more than 400 years since the establishment. The Temple is a 3rd-class historic site in Penghu.
As General Shi Lang made contributions to the Qing court and had numerous achievements during his lifetime, the court recognized his service by building this temple to remember him with gratitude.
Shihgong Temple is a street house building and has a long and narrow compound layout. The building is comprised of load-bearing walls and a gable roof wooden structure. The temple features an interior space enclosed by walls on four sides, except for the entrance, and its front courtyard is not large.
On the right side in front of the temple lies a well that was originally known as Magong Well. According to a myth, a fountain was opened after Shi Lang prayed to Mazu, and thus it is called the Well of General Shi Well or Shi Well. In addition, it is also named Shiquan Well or Wanjyan Well because the water of the well was sufficient for thousands of soldiers. The well is recognized as a county historic site under the Cultural Heritage Preservation Act.
【Recommended stay time】 0.5 hour