Yuanching Temple

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
元清觀
Location
Location	Changhua City, Changhua County, Taiwan
Shown within Changhua County
Geographic coordinates	24°04′46.5″N 120°32′33.0″E
Architecture
Type	temple
Completed	1763

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

• 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