Sanching Temple in Yilan

　　On the hillside by the south bank of Meihua Lake stands Sanching Temple, the supreme Taoist headquarters in Taiwan, enshrining the highest deities of Taoism: the Primordial Heavenly Venerable of Jade Purity, the Numinous Treasure Heavenly Venerable of Upper Purity, and the Moral Heavenly Venerable of Great Purity, collectively known as the "Three Pure Ones" — from which the temple derives its name. It promotes Taoist principles of diligence, tranquility, and learning; the entire temple complex exudes solemnity with an air of grandeur. The main hall, Sanching Hall, is resplendent and majestic, featuring a front facade adorned with a nine-dragon wall, interconnected corridors on both sides, rich with characteristics of palace architecture. In front of the Cultural Building stands a nine-dragon wall, with 18 vividly carved dragons on its front and back surfaces, all meticulously crafted from Fujian green bluestone. From the temple’s front plaza, the view is expansive — in the distance, you can overlook the Lanyang Plain, while up close, the full panorama of Meihua Lake is laid out before you.

　　Transportation Guide: Take the Yixing Bus headed for Hánxī from in front of Luodong Railway Station, get off at De’an Village stop, and walk about 15 minutes to reach the temple.