Bantianyan Ziyun Temple

Chiayi Attractions

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Ziyun Temple is located about 17 kilometers from Chiayi City and is a designated historic site in Chiayi County. According to various current sources, Ziyun Temple was founded in 1682 (the 21st year of the Kangxi Emperor's reign), making it over 300 years old. Similar to many early temple origins, it is said that a monk brought a statue of Guanyin from China to Taiwan, where he settled at Bantian Rock, built a grass hut for worship, and practiced there. Later, as the miraculous stories of Guanyin spread, more followers began to join in worshiping Guanyin. The temple is located halfway up the mountain, which is why it is called Bantian Rock—where "rock" (巖) refers to a mountain temple, as Min people refer to mountain temples as "rock." Thus, the word "rock" is inherently associated with a Buddhist temple in the mountains, and Bantian Rock is a name for a Buddhist temple. Additionally, with purple clouds often surrounding the mountain, it is also known as Ziyun.

Address：No. 6, Hantianyan, Minhe Village, 602th Road, Chiayi County

Bantianyan Ziyun Temple Introduction

Ziyun Temple is located approximately 17 kilometers from Chiayi City and is designated as a county historic site in Chiayi County. Based on current observations from various sources, Ziyun Temple was established around 1682 (the 21st year of the Kangxi Emperor's reign) and has a history of over 300 years. Its origin story is similar to that of many early temples, which tells of a monk who brought a statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva from China to Taiwan, where he set up a small shrine on Bantian Rock for worship and practice. Over time, as the miraculous power of Guanyin spread, more believers began to join in the faith. The location is in the foothills, named Bantian Rock, with "Rock" representing a hill, as the Fujian people refer to temples located in the mountains as "Rock". Thus, the character for "Rock" inherently refers to a temple by the mountain. Additionally, as purple clouds frequently linger in the mountains, the temple is also known as Ziyun.

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Bantianyan Ziyun Temple Travel Information

Address：No. 6, Hantianyan, Minhe Village, 602th Road, Chiayi County

Transportation Methods：You can take the Chiayi County bus or Chiayi Bus from the exit of Chiayi Railway Station to the Banyan Rock Station.

Remarks：The Half-Day Rock Mountain triangulation point is located in the cemetery.

Other Nearby Attractions： Ziyun Temple 、 Half Day Rock 、 Xiuhui Trail 、 Banshan Rock Prayer Trail 、 Niupuzi Love Grassland 、 Eternal Bridge 、 Longyin Temple 、 Longyin Temple 、 Everlasting Bridge 、 TreeBank

Nearby Cuisine： Mainland Chinese Restaurant 、 Countryside Garden Restaurant 、 Zhenjuan Handmade Egg Rolls 、 Cloud Waterfall Valley Café 、 Cai Gong Dian Earthen Oven Chicken 、 Sturgeon House (Gongtian Sturgeon) 、 Alishan Yuewan Restaurant 、 Tong Tian Tea Factory (Jie Kang Tea House) 、 Shuidaotou Old Street No. 66 、 Greenery Farm Scenic Restaurant