San Zhi Shell Temple, Buddhist temple in San Zhi, Taiwan
The San Zhi Shell Temple rises atop a mountain along the North Coast of Taiwan, displaying seashells across its entire structure.
The temple began construction in 1994 and finished in 1996, incorporating 60,000 seashells into its exterior and interior design.
The temple honors Ji-Gong, a 12th-century Buddhist monk, and includes the Eighteen Arhats, reflecting both Buddhism and Chinese folk religion.
The temple requires personal transportation to access, as public transit options leave visitors with a substantial walk up the mountain.
The Eighteen Arhat Cave features white coral lining and contains multiple shrines dedicated to Buddhist figures throughout its passages.
GPS coordinates: 25.23849,121.53969
Latest update: March 5, 2025 22:35
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