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.
| Yuanching Temple | |
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元清觀 | |
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| Location | |
| Location | Changhua City, Changhua County, Taiwan |
_location_map.svg)  Shown within Changhua County | |
| Geographic coordinates | 24°04′46.5″N 120°32′33.0″E / 24.079583°N 120.542500°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | temple |
| Completed | 1763 |
History edit
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 edit
The temple was constructed with early years of Qing Dynasty architectural style.[1]
Transportation edit
The temple is accessible within walking distance southeast of Changhua Station of Taiwan Railways.
See also edit
- 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 edit
- ^ a b "Yuanching Temple". roundTAIWANround. 2015. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
- ^ "Yuanching Temple". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
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