Ziyun Temple Introduction
Ziyun Temple, which enshrines Guanyin Bodhisattva, was built during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty and has undergone multiple renovations over the past three hundred years. The major expansion and reconstruction project, which took place from the 61st to the 69th year of the Republic of China, took more than eight years to complete, resulting in a rejuvenated temple. Locally known as "Guanyin Pavilion," Ziyun Temple is one of the important centers of faith in central Taiwan and has established a cultural building that integrates religion, culture, and tourism, making it a well-known attraction in Qingshui. At the center of Ziyun Temple is a large main hall, flanked by two three-story bell towers. The shiny glazed tiles sparkle in layers and rise towards the back of the hall. The main hall enshrines Guanyin Bodhisattva and is a two-story building, adorned with stunning coffered ceiling decorations that give the temple an opulent appearance. The cultural building features traditional Chinese architectural styles and religious ambiance, equipped with facilities such as a reading room, temple history museum, arts and cultural activity center, library, newspaper and periodical room, children's room, grand auditorium, and guest rooms for worshippers. Walking behind the main hall, there is a small garden that showcases unique rocks, artificial hills, flowing streams, and a variety of flowering and exotic plants, all designed with creativity. In the garden stands an ancient stone tablet from the 43rd year of the Qianlong era, one of the historical relics of the temple. The renowned Ziyun Temple attracts many visitors from afar to pay their respects, and crowds of worshippers are always present, whether on weekends or weekdays.
