Longtian Temple — It is said that Lord Lei is a heavenly deity of the Nine Heavens Thunder Department. During the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty, he was ordered to save the human world. In the 36th year of the Republic of China (1947), he was again ordered by the Jade Emperor of the Nine Heavens.

Longtian Temple. It is said that Lord Lei is a heavenly deity of the Nine Heavens Thunder Department. During the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty, he was ordered to save the human world. In the 36th year of the Republic of China (1947), he was again ordered by the Jade Emperor of the Nine Heavens. It is said that Lord Lei is a heavenly deity of the Nine Heavens Thunder Department. During the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty, he was ordered to save the human world. In the 36th year of the Republic of China (1947), he was again ordered by the Jade Emperor of the Nine Heavens to descend to Dalin, Taiwan, to offer salvation and mercy to all living beings. In the 71st year of the Republic of China (1982), Longtian Temple, due to disrepair and an increasing number of worshippers, was rebuilt by local residents. Construction began on November 10th of the same year and was completed two years and two months later. The renovated Longtian Temple is dazzling, magnificent, and resplendent. The ceremony for the enshrinement of the deities was held on the third day of the eleventh lunar month in the 75th year of the Republic of China (1986). Residents of Yihe Village in Dalin Township have long believed that Lord Lei can bless villagers with good health and abundant harvests. Every year on the 14th day of the eighth lunar month, which is the birthday of Lord Lei and the anniversary of the White Crane Boy's ascension, Longtian Temple holds a grand celebration. Villagers prepare offerings and gather at Longtian Temple to offer incense and worship. A stage is also set up in front of the temple, filled with the sounds of gongs and drums, creating a lively and joyous atmosphere, a rare event in the tranquil countryside. In front of Longtian Temple, there is also a century-old well. The water is clear, has never run dry, and is exceptionally sweet. In the past, it was an important source of drinking water for local residents. During the Dragon Boat Festival, villagers would eagerly draw "noon water." It is believed that noon water can cure all ailments, and it is said that the noon water drawn from this ancient well in front of Longtian Temple... Address: 嘉義縣大林鎮嘉義縣大林鎮義和里15號 Hours: 00:00–23:59 Chiayi County