Ban Tian Yan Zi Yun Temple

Chiayi Attractions

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Ziyun Temple is located about 17 kilometers from Chiayi City and is designated as a county-level historic site in Chiayi County. According to various current records, Ziyun Temple was likely established in 1682 (the 21st year of the Kangxi era), making it over 300 years old. Similar to many early temple origin stories, it is said that a monk brought the statue of Guanyin from China to Taiwan, where he settled at a place called Bantianyan, constructed a grass hut for worship, and practiced there. Over time, as the miraculous deeds of Guanyin spread, more devotees began to join in faith. The location is halfway up a mountain, hence the name Bantianyan, where "yan" refers to a temple by the mountain, as "Yan Mountain Temple" is how it is referred to by the Min people, who also call temples "yan." Therefore, "yan" inherently denotes a Buddhist temple by the mountain, and Bantianyan is indeed the name of a Buddhist temple. Additionally, due to the frequent presence of purple clouds in the mountain, it is also called Ziyun.

Address：No. 6, Bantianyan, Minhe Village, 602 Fan Road, Chiayi County

Ban Tian Yan Zi Yun Temple Introduction

Ziyun Temple is located about 17 kilometers from Chiayi City and is a designated historic site in Chiayi County. Based on various observations, Ziyun Temple was established around 1682 (the 21st year of the Kangxi era), making it over 300 years old. The origin story of this temple is similar to that of many early temples, where a monk brought a statue of Guanyin from China to Taiwan, settled in a place called Bantianyan, built a straw hut for worship, and practiced there. Over time, as the miraculous deeds of Guanyin became known, more followers began to join in the worship of Guanyin. The temple is situated on a mountainside, hence the name Bantianyan, where "yan" refers to "rock." It is said that the Hokkien people refer to mountain temples as "yan," so the character "yan" essentially means a Buddhist temple by the mountains. Additionally, due to the presence of purple clouds that often surround the mountain, it is also named Ziyun.

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Ban Tian Yan Zi Yun Temple Travel Information

Address：No. 6, Bantianyan, Minhe Village, 602 Fan Road, Chiayi County

Transportation Methods：To reach the Ziyun Temple Parking Lot, take the Chiayi County bus or Chungshan Road Chiayi Bus from the exit of Chiayi Railway Station and get off at the Bantianyan Station.

Remarks：The Bantianyan Mountain triangulation point is located within the cemetery.

Other Nearby Attractions： Ziyun Temple 、 Ban Tian Rock 、 Niupuzai Love Grassland 、 Longyin Temple 、 Eternal Bridge 、 Tree Bank 、 Xianjing Waterfall 、 Oriental Palm Golf Club 、 Shih-Ho Forest Park 、 Shengli Farm

Nearby Cuisine： Mainland Chinese Restaurant 、 Country Garden Restaurant 、 Zhen Wan Handmade Egg Roll 、 Cloud Waterfall Valley Café 、 Cai Gong Dian Earth Oven Chicken 、 Sturgeon House (Gongtian Sturgeon) 、 Alishan Yuewan Restaurant 、 Congtian Tea Factory (Jie Kang Tea House) 、 Shuidao Head Old Street 66 、 Green Ranch Scenic Restaurant