Dajia

Dajia (大甲) is a coastal district in western Taichung City, Taiwan, famous throughout Taiwan for the Dajia Jenn Lann Temple (大甲鎮瀾宮), one of the most important Mazu temples in Taiwan. The temple's annual pilgrimage procession is one of Taiwan's largest religious events.

The climate is humid subtropical.

By Plane

Taichung International Airport (RMQ) is about 15 km south.

By Train

Dajia Station (大甲車站) is on the TRA west coast line.

By Car / Road

Dajia is accessible via Freeway 3 (Dajia exit).

The temple area is walkable.

• Dajia Jenn Lann Temple — One of Taiwan's most important Mazu temples. Elaborate architecture and religious art.

• Dajia Night Market — A market near the temple.

• Dajia Old Street — Traditional shops around the temple.

• Visit the grand Mazu temple.

• Attend the Mazu pilgrimage (March–April).

• Explore the old street.

• Small local eateries serve Taiwanese dishes including noodles, rice plates, and braised meats. NT$50u2013100 per meal.
• Street food stalls offer snacks like fried chicken, oyster omelettes, and bubble tea.
• Convenience stores are available for quick meals and drinks.

Tap water is not safe to drink; bottled water is widely available. Local tea shops serve bubble tea and Taiwanese tea. Convenience stores sell beverages.

• Budget: Guesthouses, NT$800–1,200.

• Temple souvenirs.
• Dajia local snacks.
• Dajia woven crafts.

• Taichung City — 25 km south.
• Qingshui — 10 km south.
• Yuanli — 8 km north (in Miaoli).
• Dajia is the gateway to the western coast.