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— What You Can Expect —

Experience one of Taiwan's most iconic annual events: the Baishatun Mazu Pilgrimage. Walk alongside tens of thousands of devotees on a spiritual journey to pray for peace and blessings. 

Covering an estimated 400 kilometers, the 2025 pilgrimage begins on the night of May 1st (11 PM on the 5th day of the 4th lunar month). After a divine selection of the date, devotees will set off from Baishatun and are expected to arrive in Beigang on May 3rd. After a fire ceremony that night, the procession will make its way back, arriving at the temple on the afternoon of May 11th. 

For ten days and nine nights, participants will embark on a journey guided by Mazu's "route of the moment," making this pilgrimage a unique and highly anticipated event. Starting from Baishatun Gongtian Temple in Tongxiao Township, Miaoli County, the pilgrimage takes devotees through Taichung, Changhua, Yunlin, and other places before finally reaching Beigang Chaoti Temple in Yunlin. 

Throughout the pilgrimage, followers observe traditional customs and participate in various ceremonies. These include the raising of the head flag, mounting the sedan chair, and experiencing the fire ceremony. All of these showcase the profound cultural heritage of Taiwan's religious beliefs.

— Itinerary Information —

First day: May 1, Gregorian calendar (April 4, Lunar calendar) Thursday

【Depart from Taipei on 5/1】（The whole journey takes about 4~6 hours on foot at night, excluding accommodation）

Second day: May 2nd in the Gregorian calendar (April 5th in the lunar calendar) Friday

【Depart from Taipei on 5/2】（The whole journey takes about 2~3 hours on foot）

Day 3: May 3 (April 6) Saturday (No tour group)

Day 4: May 4 (Lunar April 7) Sunday

【Depart from Taipei on 5/4】（The whole journey takes about 2~3 hours on foot）

Day 5: May 5 (Lunar April 8) Monday

【Depart from Taipei on 5/5】（The whole journey takes about 2~3 hours on foot）

The sixth day: May 6 (April 9) in the Chinese calendar, Tuesday

【Depart from Taipei on 5/6】（The whole journey takes about 2~3 hours on foot）

The seventh day: May 7 (Lunar April 10), Wednesday

【Depart from Taipei on 5/7】（The whole journey takes about 2~3 hours on foot）

The eighth day: May 8 (Lunar April 11), Thursday

【Depart from Taipei on 5/8】（The whole journey takes about 2~3 hours on foot）

The ninth day: May 9 (Lunar April 12), Friday

【Depart from Taipei on 5/9】（The whole journey takes about 2~3 hours on foot）

The 10th day: May 10th (Lunar April 13th) Saturday

【Depart from Taipei on 5/10】（The whole journey takes about 2~3 hours on foot）

Day 11: Sunday, May 11 (Lunar April 14) [Depart from Taipei on May 11] (The whole journey takes about 1~2 hours on foot)

＊This product does not include Gongtian Temple registration

— Rules for Pilgrimage —

1. The pilgrimage procession: Since ancient times, the pilgrimage procession for Mazu in Baishatun has been quite simple. The flag bearer leads the way, and the Mazu sedan chair follows behind. There is a gong on each side that responds to the sounds of the gongs. To ensure safety, the incense-lighting people walk between the two gongs. This section is called the "Incense-lighting People Walking" section. The "marching area" is the main part of the Baishatun Mazu pilgrimage. In addition to the drum group and the ten-tone group car in front of the head flag, the sedan chair group and the temple's working vehicles followed behind the team, and the security vehicles to maintain traffic and pedestrian safety were waiting nearby.

2. Pilgrimage on foot: Along the way, the incense burners should cooperate with the traffic control team of the pilgrimage group. Especially when Mazu is in a sedan chair, there are often violent and large-scale movements. The incense burners should quickly move out of the space to maintain safety and order at the scene. In addition, hikers should always check their physical condition. If they feel unwell, they should seek help as soon as possible and avoid walking too hard to avoid causing trouble to the group.

3. Eat and drink as you wish: In the Baishatun pilgrimage custom, except for the three days from the time of releasing the first flag to the time of departure for Mazu, there is no special requirement for a vegetarian diet along the way. As the Mazu virtues are widely spread in Baishatun, believers along the way will enthusiastically prepare various meals and drinks for free for believers to cheer on the incense burners. Please use serving chopsticks and spoons to take food. Please pick up tableware waste by yourselves to avoid causing environmental pollution and unnecessary public resentment.

4. Resting: When the Mazu sedan stops at a temple or a private home during the pilgrimage, remember not to stay too far away from the crowd to avoid being too tired. There is no one around to remind each other so that you can catch up with the deity in time. The footsteps of the sedan chair. In addition, one should always pay attention to personal etiquette and the cleanliness of the environment, and not be careless and do anything that would damage the reputation of Mazu. If you encounter enthusiastic local believers offering assistance, you should be as humble and friendly as possible, demonstrating the proper behavior of a Mazu believer.

5. The Baishatun Mazu Pilgrimage on Foot has been passed down from generation to generation for more than 160 years. It is one of the most special pilgrimage groups in Taiwan and also the one that takes the longest time and covers the longest distance among the many pilgrimage activities. The incense-questing route is to get off at point A and take the transfer at point B. You can download the "Baishatun Mazu GPS Positioning" APP and please keep in touch with the tour leader at any time.

6. Service suggestions: It is recommended to bring lightweight rain gear, mats, masks, sweat-absorbent sports towels, power banks, environmentally friendly tableware, sweat-wicking shirts and other clothing, sun-proof hats, and shoes suitable for walking.

「Baishatun Mazu GPS Positioning」 Positioning APP: Please click here for Android download , please click here for IOS download

— Product Q&A —

Q: Can I put my luggage on the bus?

A: Yes, each person can bring at most one suitcase under 26 inches

Q: If I feel tired walking, can I ask for a shuttle bus to pick me up in advance?

A: Due to the heavy traffic on that day, we are unable to provide round trip transportation. Please follow the notice of the service staff on that day and pay attention to the time to get on and off the bus.

Q: How can I get the event gifts?

A: The activity items will be distributed by on-site service staff on the day of pick-up/tour departure.

＊The image source of this page is taken from the "Baishatun Gongtian Temple Official Website"

During the process of offering incense, believers followed traditional customs and performed various rituals, such as placing head flags, boarding sedans, and entering fire, etc., demonstrating the profound cultural heritage of Taiwanese religious beliefs. In addition, the Mazu Luan sedan in Baishatun is covered with pink raincloth. Because of its extremely fast incense burning speed, it is known as the "pink supercar" and has become a major feature of the incense burning event.

During the pilgrimage, you will witness Taiwan’s unique spirit of mutual assistance - residents along the way selflessly contribute by providing drinks and snacks, and even open their homes to welcome pilgrims from afar. This sincere enthusiasm is the best interpretation of what the international media has praised as "the epitome of harmonious Taiwanese society." Do you want to experience the charm of the Mazu pilgrimage in Baishatun in person? By placing an order, you can participate in a one-day pilgrimage experience. We will pick you up and take you to participate in the incense-burning activities, where you can feel the power of faith and gain an in-depth understanding of the incense-burning culture, leaving you with unforgettable memories.