Wang Family Ancestral Shrine. The Wang Family Ancestral Shrine in Taibao Village, Taibao City, enshrines the spirits of Wang De-lu, who held the official title of Grand Tutor of the Crown Prince and Admiral of the Navy during the Qing Dynasty, along with his wife and the ancestors of the Wang family. The Wang Family Ancestral Shrine in Taibao Village, Taibao City, enshrines the spirits of Wang De-lu, who held the official title of Grand Tutor of the Crown Prince and Admiral of the Navy during the Qing Dynasty, along with his wife and the ancestors of the Wang family. Wang De-lu was born in Taibao City and was the highest-ranking Taiwanese official of his time, achieving numerous military successes and serving as a source of pride for the people of Taibao. The General Wang's former residence is located at Section 540, Taibao, and the current Wang Family Ancestral Shrine was formerly his Admiral's Mansion. In 1963, Wang De-lu's descendants spent 800,000 NT dollars to rebuild it into the Wang Family Ancestral Shrine. The Wang Family Ancestral Shrine is magnificently constructed and preserves Wang De-lu's armor, sabers, swords, daily utensils, ancestral tablets, and a few stone carvings from his former residence, such as the twelve zodiac animals, a stone table in the garden, and flagpole bases outside the gate. Due to Wang De-lu having ten wives and concubines during his lifetime, his descendants are scattered across various locations, forming a large clan. Collecting artifacts has been challenging, so the shrine cannot display many items. Most related relics and documents are presented through photographs or photocopies, including records of his military achievements, memorials from Qing Dynasty subjects, and imperial edicts. The shrine also displays portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Wang and their elder brother and sister-in-law, and preserves several ancient couplets from the Daoguang to Xianfeng periods. Outside the shrine, there is an exquisite garden and a vermilion courtyard in the Fujian style. The Wang Family Ancestral Shrine is currently managed by his descendants.
Address: 嘉義縣太保市嘉義縣太保市太保里第8鄰太保151號
Hours: 00:00–23:59
Chiayi County