Yáng Tǒng Lǐng Temple

Yáng Tǒng Lǐng Temple is a Buddhist temple in central Taiwan featuring detailed stone carvings on its walls, multiple prayer halls, and traditional red columns supporting curved tile roofs. The different rooms are functionally arranged to offer worshippers various prayer spaces and altars.

The temple was built during the Qing Dynasty period and documents early patterns of Chinese settlement in central Taiwan. Its construction reflects the religious needs that early communities in this region had.

Local worshippers gather here throughout the year to light incense and participate in communal prayers at the altars. The spaces are filled with religious objects and decorations that shape the daily spiritual life of those who visit.

The site is open daily from sunrise to sunset and can be reached by public buses from nearby cities. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for uneven ground when exploring the full grounds.

The grounds contain several meditation gardens where Buddhist monks cultivate rare medicinal herbs used in traditional practices. These gardens show how spiritual practice connects with practical skills like herb cultivation.