Yuanching Temple

Coordinates: 24°04′46.5″N 120°32′33.0″E / 24.079583°N 120.542500°E / 24.079583; 120.542500

Yuanching Temple
元清觀
Basic information
Location Changhua City, Changhua County, Taiwan
Architectural description
Architectural type Temple
Completed 1763

The Yuanching Temple (Chinese: 元清觀; 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]

元清觀

Transportation

The temple is accessible within walking distance southeast of Changhua Station of Taiwan Railways Administration.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Yuanching Temple". roundTAIWANround. 2015. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
  2. ↑ "Yuanching Temple". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
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