Yuanching Temple
Temple in Changhua City, Changhua County, Taiwan
24°04′46.5″N 120°32′33.0″E / 24.079583°N 120.542500°E / 24.079583; 120.542500
The Yuanching Temple (traditional Chinese: 元清觀; simplified Chinese: 元清观; pinyin: Yuánqīng Guān) is a temple in Changhua City, Changhua County, Taiwan.
History
The temple was constructed in 1763 in which it became the first temple in Taiwan to worship Jade Emperor. In 1887, it underwent renovation in which a grand theater stage was added.[1][2]
Architecture
The temple was constructed with early years of Qing Dynasty architectural style.[1]
Transportation
The temple is accessible within walking distance southeast of Changhua Station of Taiwan Railways.
See also
- Fengshan Tiangong Temple, Taiwan
- Jade Emperor Pagoda, Vietnam
- Yuk Wong Kung Tin, Hong Kong
- Thni Kong Tnua, Malaysia
- List of temples in Taiwan
- List of tourist attractions in Taiwan
References
- ^ a b "Yuanching Temple". roundTAIWANround. 2015. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
- ^ "Yuanching Temple". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
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