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Simplified Chinese, Japanese, English, Korean The Shi Gong Temple is verified by the “Shi General Temple Stele Record” to have been built by Shi Lang after he was granted the platform rank and the title of General Jinghai. During the Daoguang era, officials and soldiers who died at Hainan were enshrined, so the temple was not solely called General Shi’s Temple but renamed Shi Gong Temple. Located at Central Street, Zhongyang Village, Magong City, Penghu County, the Shi Gong Temple was originally named “Shi General Temple,” built around the 23rd year of Emperor Kangxi (1684 AD). The temple’s main altar is dedicated to the statue of Shi Lang. As he served as the commander of the water navy and performed meritorious service for the Qing court, the temple was erected in his honor. It was renamed Shi Gong Temple after the 23rd year of the Daoguang reign. The temple has a history of over 300 years and is a Level III historic site in Penghu. Because Shi Lang achieved numerous feats for the Qing court and was highly regarded by the imperial court, the Qing government specifically established this temple to express gratitude. Shi Gong Temple is a narrow, house-style compound. Its architectural structure is a combination of load-bearing walls and wooden frame construction typical of mountain walls. Except for the entrance, the other four sides are tightly closed, which is its distinctive feature. The courtyard is also small. On the right front side of the outer side of Shi Gong Temple, there is a well originally named “Ma Gong Da Jing” (Grand Well of the Mazu Temple). Legend says that when Shi Lang prayed to the Heavenly Mother, a spring sprang forth. It is also known as Shi General Well or Shi Well. The plentiful water from the well could supply the needs of thousands of soldiers. Other names include “Master Spring Well” and “Ten Thousand Army Well.” This well is listed as a county-level historic site under the Cultural Heritage Act. [Suggested visit duration] 0.5 hours