Xuanzang Temple

Xuanzang Temple is a Buddhist temple on Cinglong Hill overlooking Sun Moon Lake, featuring a three-story main hall. A prominent statue at the entrance portrays the monk who undertook the famous pilgrimage.

The temple was established in 1965 by Nantou County Government and received sacred relics returned from Japan. These relics had been discovered during World War II and later returned to Taiwan.

Stone inscriptions here document Xuanzang's pilgrimage and the long-standing connections between China and Japan. These records tell the story of cultural exchange between the regions across centuries.

Visitors can reach the temple via regular buses from Sun Moon Lake. The site is accessible daily from sunrise to sunset.

The temple preserves the skull relics of Xuanzang, a Tang dynasty monk from the 7th century. He spent seventeen years on his famous journey to India collecting Buddhist scriptures.

Location: Yuchi Township

Inception: 1965

GPS coordinates: 23.86667,120.91667

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:04