Guishan Lingyun Temple, Taoist temple in Guishan District, Taiwan.
Guishan Lingyun Temple is a Taoist site in Taoyuan's Guishan District featuring an 18-meter tall wooden Xuantian deity statue surrounded by numerous life-sized figures of other deities. The building contains multiple levels and chambers decorated with intricate carvings and ornamental details typical of this type of religious structure.
The site was established in 1992 in an industrial area of Guishan District and became an important local pilgrimage destination. It was built taking advantage of the natural mountain location that marks the boundary between Taoyuan and New Taipei City.
The site brings together multiple spiritual traditions through statues of Taoist deities and folk religion figures displayed throughout its halls. Visitors can observe how local believers blend these different expressions of faith into their daily worship practices.
The site is open 24 hours daily, allowing visitors to come at any time for worship or exploration. It is best to arrange your own transportation since public bus connections are limited and the location sits on a hillside.
The site preserves the mummified remains of Master Kaishan in a glass enclosure, following his intentional preparation for mummification before his death in 1998. This rare practice offers visitors an unusual glimpse into how spiritual dedication was expressed at this location.
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