Biyun Temple

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Biylong Temple is a rare tortoise temple in Taiwan, named after a stone in the temple that resembles a turtle. It is known as the "Tortoise Temple," and legend has it that many years ago, a father and son with the surname Tseng saw a peculiar stone under a tree, shaped like a large turtle with a bagua pattern on its back. The father, Tseng, believed it had spiritual significance and worshipped it through prayers, resulting in his long-term illness being cured. To express gratitude to the turtle stone, the Tseng family built a temple to honor it. The turtle stone is also revered as the Bagua Ancestor or Fuxi Emperor, becoming a unique deity of faith in Taiwan. Today, Biylong Temple attracts many worshippers and is considered very effective among believers. It is always crowded on weekends. If you're in good shape, it's nice to spend one or two hours hiking after making incense offerings, walking along the nearby Sun Long Trail and Yingge Stone Trail, where you can enjoy views of Jianshan and Yanfeng and admire attractions like Yingge Stone, Hongde Temple (Sun Bin Temple), and Nonglin Zen Temple. Today's Biylong Temple, after several renovations and restorations, is now a traditional temple with intricately carved beams and painted columns.

Address：12, Bilong Lane, Zhongzheng 1st Road, Yingge District, New Taipei City 239, Taiwan

Biyun Temple Introduction

Bilon Temple is a rare tortoise temple in Taiwan, named after a stone in the temple that resembles a turtle. Known as "Tortoise Temple," it is said that many years ago, a father and son with the surname Zeng saw a奇石under a tree that looked like a large turtle with patterns resembling the Bagua. Father Zeng believed it had spiritual significance, and after worshiping and praying to it, he was cured of his long-term illness. In gratitude to the tortoise stone, the Zeng father and son built a temple for worship. The tortoise stone is also regarded as the Bagua Patriarch or Fuxi the Great, becoming a unique deity in Taiwan's beliefs. Today, Bilon Temple is a well-visited temple that is considered to be very effective by worshipers, attracting many visitors on holidays. If you're in good shape, it's also nice to spend an hour or two hiking after paying respects, walking on the nearby Sun Long Trail and Yingge Stone Trail, enjoying views of Jian Mountain and Yuan Peak, and admiring attractions like Yingge Stone, Hongde Temple (Sun Bin Temple), and Nonglin Zen Temple. After several renovations and restorations, today's Bilon Temple has become a traditional temple with ornate beams and painted rafters.

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Biyun Temple Travel Information

Address：12, Bilong Lane, Zhongzheng 1st Road, Yingge District, New Taipei City 239, Taiwan

Transportation Methods：【Public Transportation】Take bus 702 to "Niuzaokeng" station, then walk up Biylong Alley to the end. 【Driving】1. Take National Highway No. 2, exit at Sanjing Interchange → head towards Yingge, cross the Sanjing Bridge → take Wenhua Road and turn onto Zhongzheng First Road → turn left into Biylong Alley to the end. 2. From Xinzhuang or Shulin heading toward Yingge → Zhongzheng First Road to Biylong Alley. 3. From Taoyuan, take Taoying Road → Yingtao Road → cross Zhongshan Overpass and connect to Zhongshan Road → Zhongzheng First Road to Biylong Alley.

Other Nearby Attractions： Erkeng Tunnel 、 Guangming Mountain Ridge 、 Hong De Temple 、 Yingge Station 、 Wang Yang Ju Ancient House 、 Yingge Old Street 、 Beida Art Avenue 、 New Taipei City Yingge Ceramics Museum 、 Taihua Kiln 、 Yingge Ceramic Art DIY Workshop

Nearby Cuisine： Yingge District Agricultural Association 、 Yingcun Food Time 、 Yung Po Braised Noodles 、 Delicious Lamb Noodle Soup 、 Zhangying Meatballs 、 Lin Hong-Jun Braised Food Specialty Store 、 Lao Pai Yingge Oyster Vermicelli 、 A-Po Sushi 、 Yingge Lin Braised Dishes 、 Chinese and Foreign Ceramics Store