Yuanqing Temple, Tiangong Altar Introduction
The Yuanqing Temple, a national historic site, is a brick and wooden palace-style building. Commonly known as the Tiangong Altar, it is named due to the historical association of the Jade Emperor with the Mount Emperor. It is the only temple in Taiwan named after an observatory and dedicated to the worship of the Jade Emperor. Established in the 28th year of the Qianlong reign (1763) through the funding and migration from Quanzhou, Fujian Province, a large plaque stating "Wenling Fudi" hangs at the main entrance. It underwent significant renovations during the Guangxu period, and the current Yuanqing Temple represents the architectural standard of that time.
Close-up of Yuanching Temple
Yuanqing Temple
