It is known for being the start of the Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage, an annual celebration of the sea goddess.

[4] The largest annual religious procession in Taiwan is organized by the Jenn Lann Temple in Taichung's Dajia District.

Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims gather along the more than 340 kilometres route that extends through Taichung, as well as Changhua, Yunlin and Chiayi counties.

According to scholar Hsun Chang, while some temples are affiliated to both associations, there are political differences in attitudes to both Mainland China (the Mazu Fellowship being more pro-Chinese) and local politics, the Fellowship favoring the Kuomintang and the Golden Orchid Association the Democratic Progressive Party.

[6] The temple is accessible within walking distance west of Dajia Station of Taiwan Railways.