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Yuanching Temple

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

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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

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The temple was constructed with early years of Qing Dynasty architectural style.[1]

元清觀

Transportation

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

See also

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References

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