Ziyunyan Temple Introduction
Ziyun Temple, which enshrines Guanyin Bodhisattva, was built during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty. Over the past three hundred years, it has undergone multiple renovations. After an extensive reconstruction project that lasted over eight years from the 61st to the 69th year of the Republic of China, it was revitalized. The locals commonly refer to Ziyun Temple as "Guanyin Pavilion," making it one of the important centers of faith in the central region of Taiwan. A cultural building has been built to combine religion, culture, and tourism, becoming a well-known attraction in Qingshui. At the heart of Ziyun Temple is a large main hall, flanked by two three-story bell towers. The dazzling glazed tiles gleam as they rise tier upon tier, extending behind the main hall. The main shrine, which enshrines Guanyin Bodhisattva, is two stories high and adorned with stunning coffered ceilings, giving the temple a majestic appearance. The cultural building features traditional Chinese architectural styles and religious ambiance, equipped with facilities such as a reading room, a temple history museum, an arts and cultural activity center, a library, a periodicals room, a children's room, a grand hall, and a visitor room. Walking behind the main hall, there is a small garden designed with unique creativity, featuring extraordinary rocks, artificial hills, small bridges, flowing water, and various blooming exotic plants. The garden also houses an ancient stele from the 43rd year of the Qianlong reign, which is one of the historical artifacts of the temple. The renowned Ziyun Temple attracts many visitors from afar for worship, and regardless of whether it's a holiday or a weekday, devotees continuously pour in.
