Caoling Qingyun Temple, Chinese temple in Toucheng, Taiwan.
Caoling Qingyun Temple stands on a mountainside overlooking the Pacific Ocean, consisting of multiple halls built in traditional Chinese style. The grounds include a second-floor terrace and a visitor center with exhibits and refreshment options.
The temple was founded in 1836 as a modest shrine dedicated to the Jade Emperor. It underwent several construction phases over the centuries that gradually expanded the complex.
The temple maintains multiple altars dedicated to different deities, with the Jade Emperor as the principal figure of veneration. This arrangement reflects how people practice traditional Chinese folk religion in a single sacred space.
The temple sits about 500 meters (1,640 feet) northeast of Dali Railway Station and is easily accessible. Visitors will find a visitor center with exhibits, water dispensers, and food vendors that operate on weekends.
The upper right section of the grounds features stone steles that serve as the starting point for hiking trails toward Taoyuan Valley. These markers guide visitors into a network of mountain paths leading to remote natural areas.
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