Yuanching Temple | |
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元清觀 | |
Location | |
Location | Changhua City, Changhua County, Taiwan |
Geographic coordinates | 24°04′46.5″N 120°32′33.0″E / 24.079583°N 120.542500°E |
Architecture | |
Type | temple |
Completed | 1763 |
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.
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]
The temple was constructed with early years of Qing Dynasty architectural style. [1]
The temple is accessible within walking distance southeast of Changhua Station of Taiwan Railways.