Yuanching Temple

The Yuanching Temple (Chinese: 元清觀; pinyin: Yuánqīng Guān) is a temple in Changhua City, Changhua County, Taiwan.

Yuanching Temple
元清觀
Location
LocationChanghua City, Changhua County, Taiwan
Taiwan
Geographic coordinates24°04′46.5″N 120°32′33.0″E
Architecture
TypeTemple
Completed1763

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.

See also

References

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