Yuanching Temple

Yuanching Temple
元清觀
Location
LocationChanghua City, Changhua County, Taiwan
Yuanching Temple is located in Changhua County
Yuanching Temple
Shown within Changhua County
Geographic coordinates24°04′46.5″N 120°32′33.0″E / 24.079583°N 120.542500°E / 24.079583; 120.542500
Architecture
Typetemple
Completed1763

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]

元清觀

Transportation

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

See also

References

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