Shiguanyin Temple

Shiguanyin Temple

Shiguanyin temple, also known as longshanyan, is located on the trail from the town of ilantou in Taiwan Province to Taoyuan valley. It was built during the reign of Daoguang. It is a natural stone cave Buddhist temple with a history of about 150 years. Many statues are worshipped in the temple. The main worship is Guanyin Bodhisattva. There is a thousand handed stone Avalokitesvara painted with gold in the temple. Next to the archway of Guanyin temple, there is a "history of shiguanyin Temple", which tells the historical story of Guanyin temple.

Basic introduction

Shiguanyin temple, also known as longshanyan, is located on the trail from the town of ilantou in Taiwan Province to Taoyuan valley. It was built during the reign of Daoguang. It is a natural stone cave Buddhist temple with a history of about 150 years. Many statues are worshipped in the temple. The main worship is Guanyin Bodhisattva. There is a thousand handed stone Avalokitesvara painted with gold in the temple. Next to the archway of Guanyin temple, there is a "history of shiguanyin Temple", which tells the historical story of Guanyin temple. Standing on the top of the mountain in front of the temple, you can have a panoramic view of the surrounding scenery. You can go up to Taoyuan Valley, a famous scenic spot. You can follow the climbing trail and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way. It's a must visit place for the tourists who like hiking on weekends and holidays.

Transportation guide

Self driving:

1. "National highway" No.5: from "national highway" No.1 (Zhongshan high) to Xizhi system interchange, turn to "national highway" No.5 (Beiyi Expressway), cross Xueshan tunnel to Toucheng interchange, turn to Binhai Highway (provincial highway No.2) to fanshuliao station 129.5km after Dali, then turn to Taiqi line, and follow the sign of shiguanyin temple.

2. "National highway" No.5: from "national highway" No.3 (second high) to Nangang system interchange, turn to "national highway" No.5 (Beiyi Expressway) → cross Xueshan tunnel to Toucheng interchange, turn to Binhai Highway (provincial highway No.2) to fanshuliao station 129.5km after Dali, then turn to Taiqi line, and follow the sign of shiguanyin temple. Public transport:

1. Passenger transport: take the "Guoguang passenger transport" Binhai line from Taipei to the direction of su'ao, get off at fanshuliao station or Renze new village, and follow the sign of shiguanyin temple to get there.

2. Train: take the north loop railway to Daxi railway station, then walk to Renze community, and follow the sign of shiguanyin temple.

Address: 363 Taiwan, Miaoli County, Gongguan Township

Longitude: 120.89104

Latitude: 24.54285

Chinese PinYin : Shi Guan Yin Si