Banding Church

Taichung Attractions

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Located in Longjing District, the Pandeng Church is one of the three ship-shaped churches in Taiwan and is currently one of the well-preserved buildings. The outer wall of the ship cabin is painted sky blue on the outer ring and white in the middle. The exterior is adorned with Mediterranean blue and white, reflecting the sky, resembling a giant ship sailing on the sea.

Address：No. 15, Lane 361, Youyuan S. Rd, Longjing District, Taichung City 434, Taiwan

Banding Church Introduction

Taiwan currently has three ship-shaped churches, including the Panding Church located in the Longjing District of Taichung City; the Gala Church situated in the Lala Mountain, Fushing Township, Taoyuan County; and the Zhangyuan Church in Zhangyuan Village, Changbin Township, Taitung County. Panding Church in Longjing District is a well-preserved building, with its outer wall's color scheme featuring sky blue on the outer ring and white in the middle, painted with Mediterranean blue and white, reflecting the sky. It resembles a giant ship sailing on the sea, and its unique and eye-catching appearance has quickly made it a popular local attraction. Nestled within the alleys of the Tunghai University commercial district, Panding Church is another uniquely styled church in the Taichung coastal area, following the Tunghai LaSalle Church. Completed in 1983, the church's distinctive ship-like shape is based on the story of Noah's Ark from the Bible. Even the wall-mounted ship anchor and lanterns correspond with biblical themes. The striking architecture combined with the sailboat-shaped exterior makes the main structure of Panding Church resemble the Ark, providing a sense of security for visiting devout believers. Having been completed for nearly thirty years, Panding Church features a bright blue and white theme, creating a cheerful yet tranquil atmosphere, and its landscaping is also related to Noah's Ark, showcasing thoughtful design.

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Banding Church Travel Information

Address：No. 15, Lane 361, Youyuan S. Rd, Longjing District, Taichung City 434, Taiwan

Transportation Methods：1. Take the passenger bus from the Taichung Main Station of Chung Fung Yuan Bus toward Shalu, and get off at the International Street Intersection. 2. Board Bus No. 35 at the Renyou Bus Luchuan West Station toward Tunghai University, and get off at Tunghai University Station. 3. Taichung Bus routes 22, 46, 47, 103, 106 or Renyou Bus routes 38, 39 can reach the destination.

Parking Information：With parking facilities.

Remarks：Please do not make loud noises at religious places.

Other Nearby Attractions： Donghai Night Market 、 Donghai Art Street Business District 、 Tunghai University - Luce Chapel 、 Henderson Park 、 Dadu Ruijing Village 、 Taichung Distillery 、 Shoe Museum 、 Dadu Ruijing Hiking Trail 、 Dadu Blue Highway 、 Great Wall Mountain Trail

Nearby Cuisine： Chun Shui Tang - International Store 、 Ivory Coffee Cuisine 、 Orange Glow Purr Cat Theme Restaurant 、 Florence Italian Cuisine Restaurant 、 Piye Bistro 、 Sanyuan Garden Restaurant Co., Ltd. 、 Hakodate Japanese Style Hot Pot Restaurant 、 Gray Dove / Pot (Shanghao Restaurant) 、 O'Farrell Low GI Light Meal Restaurant Taichung Fuke Store 、 Yin Guo Taichung Fukco Store