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Tian Yuen Temple

Taiwan

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  1. 1Tian Yuen Temple

    Welcome to the Wuji Tianyuan Temple, located in the lush, rolling hills of the Tamsui District. Unlike the ancient, smoke-stained temples of the city center, Tianyuan Temple is a relatively modern marvel, completed in the 1990s. …

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  2. 2The Main Gates and Approach

    Our approach begins at the ornate main gates at the base of the hill. The initial structures you encounter are the original, more traditional temple buildings. …

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  3. 3The Cherry Blossom Path

    As you climb the stairs, you enter the primary zone that has made Tianyuan Temple a viral sensation: the cherry blossom path. The temple grounds are planted with hundreds of Yoshino cherry trees. …

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  4. 4The Pagoda Base and First Floor

    We now stand at the base of the circular Temple of Heaven. The architecture here is steeped in deep numerological and cosmological significance. …

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  5. 5Ascending the Heavenly Tiers

    Tianyuan Temple allows visitors to physically ascend through the various tiers of heaven. You can take the stairs or the elevator up through the middle floors. …

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  6. 6The Pagoda Summit

    Reaching the fifth and highest floor, we enter the sanctum of the highest principle in this specific Daoist sect: the Wuji, or the 'Ultimate Nothingness' or 'Limitless'. This floor is generally quieter and more solemn than the…

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  7. 7The Rear Gardens

    Descending from the heavens, we conclude our tour in the quiet rear gardens behind the pagoda. This area is often overlooked by the massive crowds clamoring for photos in the front. …

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  8. 8Tian Yuen Temple

    As we leave the Wuji Tianyuan Temple, we carry with us the visual splendor of its towering architecture and the serene beauty of its botanical surroundings. This site perfectly encapsulates the modern Taiwanese approach to faith:…

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What is Tian Yuen Temple?

Tian Yuen Temple is a place in Taiwan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationTaiwan
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates25.1855, 121.4757
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