Temples in Taiwan

A shrine for a once-beloved historic figure, whose mythology has been discredited.

Enter this dragon-shaped temple to see animatronic scenes depicting heaven and hell.

This lopsided, earthquake-damaged temple stands as a testament to Taiwan’s resilience.

A rock, a temple, and a window into Taiwan’s rich cultural mythology—wrapped in a serene city escape.

A rare Japanese-style temple and a Shinzo Abe Statue, honoring both spirits of the past and modern connections between Taiwan and Japan.

A temple featuring a giant Tudigong statue, quirky roadside dinosaurs, and stunning Taipei panoramas.

The first Confucian temple in Taiwan, founded by the son of a pirate lord, doubled as the island's first state-sponsored school.

A Buddhist temple covered in intricate designs and carvings made out of seashells and pieces of coral.

Only through deep darkness and tragedy did this elaborate royal palace become a sacred temple.

A waterfall runs right through the middle of this Taiwanese shrine to the hundreds of workers killed while building a nearby highway.

This collection of lakeside pagodas and temples are flanked by giant lions, tigers, and dragons as well as their welcoming maws.