The starting point and endpoint of happiness: Taichung’s Fulfillment Church

Text & Photography / Chi Binghui

Solemn, exotic-style churches have always evoked a dreamy and romantic atmosphere, making them popular spots for couples to take wedding photos. Fulfillment Church in the mountainous area of Wufeng, Taichung, is one of the buildings within the Jinling Mountain Religious and Leisure Park. In recent years, well-known idol dramas such as “The Queen of No Husbands” and TV series like “The War of Wives” have also filmed scenes here, capturing images of the church set against blue skies and green landscapes. It symbolizes the happy ending as lovers step into matrimony, as well as the beginning of another stage of joyful life.

The Jinling Mountain Religious and Leisure Park is Taiwan’s only “Five Religions in One” complex, including the Christian and Catholic “Fulfillment Church,” the Buddhist and Taoist “Zhishan Garden,” and the still-under-construction “Heavenly Altar” of the Yi Guan Dao. The three buildings span a vast area and were built with an investment of over several billion dollars. Their magnificent grandeur is truly breathtaking, and guided tours of the park can be reserved in advance.

Made famous by idol dramas, Fulfillment Church appears in the shape of a cross when viewed from above on Google Maps, symbolizing the deep roots of religion in Taiwan. Its main structure combines Baroque, Ancient Roman, and Gothic styles. The interior boasts a 18-meter-high ceiling, along with stained glass windows and murals beloved by women. Even the pews are entirely pink, replacing the more solemn and serious atmosphere typically found in conventional churches.