Introduction to the Jade Emperor Palace: The Jade Emperor Palace was built in the 11th year of the Republic of China (1922). It was originally built by the people to pray for rain and worship the sky. Tongnan is the hometown of Chen Tuan, the founder of Taoist Tai Chi and the highest god of Taoism. The Jade Emperor and the Buddha Sakyamuni are honored together, which is a powerful witness to the integration of Buddhism and Taoism.