Dajia Wanlong Temple

Wanlong Temple, located at Gangqitou in Dajia Village, Rende District, backs onto the Erren River and faces north. It is a five-gate, three-hall style temple, covering an area of approximately 500 pings (about 1,650 square meters). In front of the temple stands a pair of flagpoles, flanked by dragon and tiger motifs. According to the divine hierarchy in Taiwanese folk beliefs, which resembles ancient monarchical politics, any deity who has been officially bestowed the title of Emperor or King by the Jade Emperor is entitled to erect flagpoles, following the old imperial examination system, to display their prestige and authority. The Erfu Qiansui (Second Prince) of this temple, belonging to the 'Wang' (King) rank, naturally possesses the qualification to erect flagpoles. Having been bestowed by the Jade Emperor as 'Dai Tian Qi Xun Wangye' (Seventh Circuit King representing Heaven), and thus possessing high prestige and power, the flagpole finials can be constructed in three sets/tiers. Standing at six zhang and six chi (approximately 20.1 meters), these are the tallest pair in Taiwan and the only flagpoles made of concrete.