Yuanqing Temple, Tiangong Altar Introduction
The Yuanqing Shrine, a national historic site, is a brick and wooden palace-style building commonly known as Tiangong Altar, derived from the former reference to the Jade Emperor as the Mountain Emperor. It is the only temple in Taiwan named after a shrine that dedicates itself to the worship of the Jade Emperor. Established in the 28th year of the Qianlong reign (1763 AD) through fundraising by migrants from Quanzhou, Fujian Province, the main entrance features a large plaque reading "Wenling Fudi." It underwent major renovations during the Guangxu era, and the existing Yuanqing Shrine represents the architectural standards of that time.
Close-up of Yuanqing Temple
Yuanqing Temple
