Qianji Temple Introduction
The Kuan Ji Temple, with a history of over a century, is dedicated to Guan Sheng Emperor, the guardian deity of the Jinguashi area. There are three must-see treasures within the temple. The first is the largest pure copper statue of Guan Gong in Taiwan, standing 35 Taiwanese feet tall and weighing 25 tons, with the spring-autumn book in its left hand measuring 5 Taiwanese feet high. The second is a pair of national treasure-level stone pillars featuring bird and flower figures, intricately carved in three dimensions; the temple has taken special care to protect them with acrylic coverings. The third is the golden-faced Guan Sheng Emperor statue, which was transferred from Tangshan in the early Republic era and is a rare find in Taiwan. From the stone steps beside the Kuan Ji Temple, one can see the Baoshishi Mountain next to the temple's parking lot. Walking along the boardwalk beside the pavilion offers a high vantage point to admire Teapot Mountain, Yin Yang Sea, and the Shih San Cheng ruins, providing a stunning and expansive view, perfect for capturing the entire Jinguashi area.
