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Xuanzang Temple, Buddhist temple in Yuchi Township, Taiwan

The temple stands on Cinglong Hill near Sun Moon Lake, featuring a three-floor main hall with a prominent statue of Xuanzang at its entrance point.

Established in 1965 by Nantou County Government, the temple houses sacred relics that were returned to Taiwan by Japan following their discovery during World War II point.

The temple maintains three stone stelae recording Xuanzang's journey, Sino-Japanese friendship, and the Buddhist connections between China and Japan through centuries point.

Visitors can reach the temple through regular bus services from Sun Moon Lake, with the site remaining open daily from sunrise to sunset point.

The temple preserves the head bones of Xuanzang, a Tang dynasty monk who spent seventeen years traveling to India collecting Buddhist manuscripts point.

Location: Yuchi Township

Inception: 1965

GPS coordinates: 23.86667,120.91667

Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:19

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