Xianshan Lingdong Temple

Miaoli Attractions

Xianshan Lingdong Temple Introduction

Dedicated to Guan Yu, the temple is renowned for its vibrant incense offerings and is often shrouded in a light mist throughout the year. The clouds frequently drift over the mountains, creating an ethereal atmosphere reminiscent of a fairyland. The Ling Dong Palace is a magnificent structure adorned with golden decorations and intricate carvings. Xianshan, located at the intersection of Shitan and Nanzhuang Townships, stands at an elevation of 967 meters. Originally named Hongmao Guanshan, it was renamed Xianshan due to the legend that a spring in the mountain can cure all ailments, known as Xianshui. The Ling Dong Palace is situated halfway up Xianshan, with an upper level dedicated to the Jade Emperor and a lower level housing the Dong Yue Emperor and various deities. The Xianshui spring is located beside the Xie Ling Palace, and visitors can climb a small flight of stairs from the palace to reach a pavilion that provides access to the Xianshui. The entrance to Xianshan is found on the left side of the Xie Ling Palace, where it takes about half an hour to walk to the base. Xianshan is nearly one thousand meters high, nestled between Hongwei Mountain and Bagua Ridge, known far and wide for its spring water that is said to cure illnesses. There are many miraculous legends surrounding the Xianshui of Xianshan, and the Ling Dong Palace is elegant, perpetually enveloped in a gentle mist, creating a surreal ambiance. The Ling Dong Palace is a palace-style temple built within Xianshan, surrounded year-round by clouds and mist, showcasing remarkable geomantic beauty. Since the discovery of spring water on the mountain, which is said to cure ailments, the fame of Ling Dong Palace has spread, attracting pilgrims and visitors from various places who come in groups to pay homage and bring the Xianshui home for drinking. The platform in front of the Ling Dong Palace offers a panoramic view of the Xianshan's mountainous landscape, providing excellent vistas.

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Xianshan Lingdong Temple Travel Information

Website：http://www.lingtung.org.tw/about_us.php

Address：No. 24, Xiaodongshi, Xindian Village, Shitan Township, Miaoli County

Transportation Methods：By car: (1) From the south: Take the National Highway No. 1 and exit at the Toufen Interchange → Drive along Route 124 toward Sanwan → Turn onto Route 3 after passing Shanzhu Lake → Proceed through Sanwan Township to Shitan Township → Turn left onto Route 124甲 to reach Xianshan. (2) From the north: Take the National Highway No. 1 and exit at the Miaoli Interchange → Connect to Route 6 toward Dahu → Turn left onto Route 3 and continue north → Turn right onto Shitan's Route 124甲 to reach Xianshan.

Other Nearby Attractions： Xianshan Hiking Trail 、 Forty-two Sections Pavilion Trail 、 Forty-two Piles Platform 、 Chuanming Ecological Education Sericulture Farm 、 Penglai River Fish Protection Trail 、 Shitan Township Cultural Center 、 Fish Watching Trail 、 Mingfeng Ancient Trail 、 Dreamy Tung Flower Trail 、 Jih Shih Temple

Nearby Cuisine： Xianshan Dining Department 、 Xianshan Farm 、 Yunnan Restaurant 、 Nanzhuang Olive Tree 、 Shiyuan Farm Restaurant 、 Fairy Mountain Grass Jelly 、 Laurel Garden Farm 、 High Mountain Green Trout Farm 、 Yichuan Trouts 、 Funan Snack (formerly Only Me Trout) Garden Restaurant and B&B