Tian Yuan Temple

Tian Yuan Temple is a Chinese temple in Puli featuring traditional architectural design with detailed stone carvings, decorated roof elements, and several prayer halls arranged across different levels. The buildings include intricately carved stone details and various rooms connected by stairs and open courtyards.

The temple was founded and became an important Buddhist institution in Nantou County. It survived the strong earthquake in 1999 and continues to function today.

The temple displays Buddhist statues and objects used in daily worship that reflect how people practice their faith here. Visitors can observe local devotees performing rituals and prayers in the different halls throughout the year.

The temple is about one hour from Taichung and can be reached by regular buses from Puli town center or by driving along route 14. The pathways within the temple complex have different elevations, so comfortable footwear is recommended for your visit.

The temple sits in the mountains of central Taiwan and offers views of the surrounding landscape from its various levels. This location made the structure especially vulnerable to earthquakes, yet its solid construction allowed it to endure.