Yuqing Temple

Yuqing Temple is a Chinese temple in Miaoli featuring a main hall dedicated to Lord Guan alongside statues of other deities. The grounds include a public park with traditional Chinese garden design and an open-air sculpture of the honored deity.

The temple suffered severe damage in the 1935 earthquake and received only basic repairs for decades afterward. A reinforced concrete structure replaced the original building in 1967.

The temple serves as a spiritual gathering place where visitors can observe devotion to deities including Lord Guan through statues and offerings. People come here to participate in traditional ceremonies and experience how local communities maintain their religious practices.

The temple is freely accessible daily with a welcoming public park for walking and exploration. The site features a traditional Chinese garden where visitors can spend time at their own pace.

In 1999, the temple became the first religious institution in Miaoli County to stop burning joss paper for environmental reasons. This choice demonstrated early awareness of sustainable practices within local spiritual traditions.