The Great Sage Purple Cloud Temple, Taoist temple in Zhuangwei, Taiwan.
The Great Sage Purple Cloud Temple is a Taoist temple in Zhuangwei featuring three separate altars representing folk religion, the Great Sage, and Daoism within its main hall. The structure combines different spiritual traditions and showcases how local worship blends multiple religious elements in a single sacred space.
The temple originated in 1899 when a local resident discovered a monkey-shaped stone and built a small shrine to mark the discovery. This modest beginning eventually grew into the larger structure that stands today.
The temple displays two forms of the Great Sage: a martial version for driving away evil and a civil version for protecting people and animals. Both representations serve different protective purposes and reflect local beliefs about spiritual guardianship.
The temple is situated on Dafu Road at Section 3, number 449, and can be reached by public transportation. Its accessible location makes it easy for visitors to explore the site at their own pace.
Black marble carvings on both sides of the temple depict scenes from Journey to the West, a classical Chinese novel that influenced local storytelling traditions. These artistic details are complemented by three painted dragons adorning the front facade.
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