Chuanjie Temple Introduction
The Kuanji Temple, which has a history of over a hundred years, is dedicated to Guan Sheng Di Jun, the guardian deity of the Jinguashi area. Inside the temple, there are three must-see treasures. The first is the largest pure copper statue of Guan Yu in Taiwan, standing 35 feet tall and weighing 25 tons, with the Spring and Autumn Annals in its left hand measuring 5 feet tall. The second is a pair of national treasure-level stone pillars featuring intricate three-dimensional carvings of birds and flowers, which are carefully protected by acrylic casing. The third is the Golden-faced Guan Sheng Di Jun statue, which is a rare find in Taiwan and was brought from Tangshan during the early Republic period. From the stone steps next to Kuanji Temple, visitors can see Baoshishan Mountain beside the temple's parking lot. Walking along the boardwalk by the pavilion offers a high vantage point to admire the beautiful and expansive views of Teapot Mountain, Yin Yang Sea, and the Thirteen Levels ruins, making it an excellent spot to capture the entire Jinguashi area.
