Travel Guide to Zhongtai Zen Temple in Taiwan

Nantou County

Scenic spot introduction:

The Chung Tai Chan Monastery was founded in 1994 and is presided over by the old monk Hui Jue. The whole building is shaped like a pyramid and has become another masterpiece of Buddhist architecture. The Zen temple is solemn and magnificent, and its scale is grand. The abbot of the temple and the famous architect Li Zuyuan combined Chinese and Western construction methods, and used the sudden enlightenment method of "direct enlightenment to Buddhahood", the gradual cultivation spirit of "cause and effect" and the ancient jungle style, integrating art, academics, religion and culture, which is amazing. The Zen temple is located in Yixinli, Puli Town, Nantou County, Taiwan Province. There are currently more than 80 branches in the province, and regular spiritual activities are held.

Attractions distribution:

The main attractions in Zhongtai Chan Temple are: Mountain Gate , Gold-Inlaid Pavilion , Main Hall , Patriarch Hall , Four Heavenly Kings Hall , Hall of Ten Thousand Buddhas , Ksitigarbha Hall ,
Deer Park , Homologous Bridge , Medicine Buddha Seven Pagoda , Reception Room , Chung Tai Chan Monastery Library , Zhongtaishan Museum .

Scenic spot features:

Photography, religious and cultural tours, architectural tours, Zen temples, religion

Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China > Taiwan Province > Nantou County

How to get there:

1. High-speed rail

Take the high-speed rail to Wuri Station, then transfer to other public transportation.

2. Taiwan Railways

Take the Taiwan Railway to Taichung Station, then transfer to the Nantou Bus (towards Puli) and get off at Puli Station.

3. Passenger transport

(1) Kuo-Kuang Bus Taipei West Station → Puli.

(2)Taichung→Puli.

(3) Shuili to Puli (Yuanlin Bus, Fengrong Bus).

(4) Changhua to Puli (Changhua Bus).

(5) Caotun to Puli (Nantou Bus, Changhua Bus, Kuo-Kuang Bus).

Scenic area map:

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Tickets

Ticket prices for Zhongtai Chan Temple:

free.

Scenic area opening hours:

8:00~17:00

Travel Tips

Best time to visit:

Except for July and August (too hot) and January and February (too cold), other months are suitable for travel.

Shopping recommendations:

(Local specialties) Dongding Oolong, pineapple cakes, Alishan high mountain tea, Chihshang rice, cherry shrimp, Daxi dried tofu, double winter betel nut, Taiwan

Oysters, Nantou Kaoliang Liquor, and Oriental Beauty Tea.

(Special Food) Pearl Milk Tea, Lime Tea, Hui Hong Oyster Omelet, Zheng Ji Changhua Meatballs, Hsinchu Rice Noodles, Taiwanese Braised Pork Rice, Hairui

Balls, sun cakes, Dajia cream biscuits, and Hualien potatoes.