{"id":3580,"date":"2024-10-22T01:37:26","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T01:37:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/taiwantravelblog.com\/?p=3580"},"modified":"2024-10-22T01:37:26","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T01:37:26","slug":"puji-temple","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/index.php\/2024\/10\/22\/puji-temple\/","title":{"rendered":"Puji Temple \u666e\u6fdf\u5bfa &#8211; A Journey Through Time in Beitou&#8217;s Buddhist Legacy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Puji Temple (\u666e\u6fdf\u5bfa aka Lingquan Mountain Puji Temple \u9748\u6cc9\u5c71\u666e\u6fdf\u5bfa or Tiezhenyuan, \u9435\u771f\u9662) is a Buddhist temple in Beitou, dating back to the Japanese era of Taiwan. It is one of the most well-preserved temples, dating back to the Japanese era, and is definitely worth a stop if you visit Beitou.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- Travel Tips Block -->\n<div style=\"\n    border: 2px solid #4CAF50; \/* Colored frame *\/\n    border-radius: 8px;\n    padding: 15px 20px;\n    margin: 20px 0;\n    background-color: #f9f9f9;\n    font-family: 'Lato', Arial, sans-serif;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n    box-shadow: 0px 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\n\">\n    <p style=\"\n        margin-top: 0;\n        font-size: 20px;\n        color: #333333;\n        font-weight: 700;\n        display: flex;\n        align-items: center;\n    \">\n        \ud83c\udfef Planning your trip to Beitou? \u2668\ufe0f\n\n    <\/p>\n    <p style=\"\n        margin: 0 0 10px;\n        font-size: 16px;\n        color: #555555;\n    \">\n        Here are some top travel tips for you:\n    <\/p>\n    <ul style=\"\n        padding-left: 20px;\n        margin: 0;\n        font-size: 17px;\n        color: #444444;\n    \">\n        <li>Best time to visit: <strong> October &#8211; April<\/strong> when the temperatures are cooler, making it great for hot spring soaking<\/li>\n        <li>How to get there: \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/Hy7ANSMa\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                Taiwan High Speed Railway\n            <\/a> and \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/ViL2Q2Tu\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n           Inter-City Bus <\/a> \n        <\/li>\n        <li>Best places to stay: \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/trip.tp.st\/hq45xG4n\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                Wellsping Silks Beitou \u5317\u6295\u6676\u6cc9\u4e30\u65c5\n            <\/a> \n            or \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/agoda.tp.st\/Jq3HFB2C\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                Radium Kagaya International \u65e5\u52dd\u751f\u52a0\u8cc0\u5c4b\u570b\u969b\u6eab\u6cc9\u98ef\u5e97\n            <\/a>\nor check out <a href=\"\/\/taiwantravelblog.com\/the-best-hot-spring-hotels-in-beitou\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\"> our blog post on the best hotels in Beitou here <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n        <li>Book tours and activities in Taipei on \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/h8FNlYA4\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                Klook\n        <\/li>\n <\/li>\n        <li>Stay connected with \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/ecTcuRd6\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                a local SIM\n            <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n<li>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/HF1hxh28\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                Rent a car\n            <\/a> \n            to explore distant sights\n        <\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n    <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id3580_c9c5f8-c0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id3580_c9c5f8-c0 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id3580_c9c5f8-c0 .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id3580_c9c5f8-c0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Historical Background:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After the Japanese took control of Taiwan in 1898, three Buddhist monks of the Myoshinji Branch of the Rinzai Zen Sect were sent to Taiwan. <br>In <a href=\"https:\/\/zh.wikipedia.org\/zh-tw\/%E5%8C%97%E6%8A%95%E6%BA%AB%E6%B3%89\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">1905<\/a> funds were raised from Railway Department employees to construct Puji Temple, dedicated to a statue of the goddess of hot springs, Kannon or &#8220;Guanyin of Hot Springs,&#8221; to bless the local hot spring industry. <br>In January <a href=\"https:\/\/zh.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%E5%8C%97%E6%8A%95%E6%99%AE%E6%BF%9F%E5%AF%BA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">1916<\/a>, a shrine was hastily set up to hold a memorial service for the passing of Murakami Shoichi, an employee, even though the temple had not yet been completed. The local followers decided to name the temple &#8220;Tiezhenyuan \u9435\u771f\u9662&#8221; after Murakami. Construction began in 1915 and was completed in January 1916.<br>The temple served as a place of worship and gathering for Railway Department employees in Beitou.<br>In 1923, Crown Prince Hirohito visited the temple.<br>In 1934 the temple underwent a major expansion and was officially recognized as a full temple.<br>After World War II, the temple was renamed &#8220;Lingquan Mountain Puji Temple \u9748\u6cc9\u5c71\u666e\u6fdf\u5bfa.&#8221;<br>In 1998, Puji Temple was listed as a historical monument. The temple suffered damage during the 921 earthquake in 1999 and was further impacted by heavy rains in 2000. A restoration project took place in <a href=\"https:\/\/zh.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%E5%8C%97%E6%8A%95%E6%99%AE%E6%BF%9F%E5%AF%BA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">2000<\/a> to restore the area.<br>Currently, the temple is popular on weekends and holidays, especially with tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hours:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>9 AM to 5 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Price:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Activities:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides soaking in hot springs, there are many activities available in Beitou such as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/SP9gqbvo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rock Climbing<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/hiE6T5Nk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Water Skiing<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/KAKkBqkj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kani Kimono Rental<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/133510?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Escape Experience<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/gKVw5OSu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beitou Museum<\/a>, and more on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=741833&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F39713-beitou-sulphur-valley-rock-climbing-experience-taipei%2F%3Fspm%3DActivity.SearchSuggest_LIST%26clickId%3Db6851a2cd9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Klook here<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/34011?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">KKday here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tours:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can check out tours to Beitou such as a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/gKVw5Eb1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beitou and Yangmingshan Day Tour<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/nAD7XiDm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beitou and Yeliu Day Tour<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/LYFLBZTB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beitou and Tamsui Day Tour<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.klook.com\/activity\/96402-taipei-nationalpalacemuseum-beitou-dadaocheng-daytour\/?spm=SearchResult.SearchResult_LIST&amp;clickId=13d830343e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beitou and National Palace Museum Tour<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/OiVnNUNH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beitou Muslim Friendly Tour<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/184155?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beitou Arts and Culture Tour<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/105607-yangmingshan-shared-day-tour-from-taipei-lengshuikeng-zhuzihu?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flower Season Tour<\/a>, and more on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=740759&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fsearch%2Fresult%2F%3Fquery%3Dyangmingshan%26spm%3DSearchResult.TopNavigation.SearchInput%26clickId%3Dbd66a8b6c8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Klook here<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/184149?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">KKday here<\/a>.<br>You can also check out the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/184149?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beitou Fun Package<\/a>&nbsp;from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/184149?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KKday<\/a>&nbsp;which includes a one-day transportation coupon, hot spring coupon, and coupon for over 8 souvenir shops in Beitou.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Stay:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>High end:<\/strong>&nbsp;We recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.tp.st\/QNl3eZiN?journey_id=K7jjjb-lRgj9VnSkZXg-v&amp;trace_id=Zz2a302083ccd544f3ba3d8df-417346&amp;promo_kind=tp_short&amp;page_url=https%3A%2F%2Fstaging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com%2Fthe-best-hot-spring-hotels-in-beitou%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Wellsping Silks Beitou<\/a>, which is perhaps the fanciest hotel in Beitou is the Wellspring Silks Beitou and towers like a behemoth over the cityscape. Here you can probably find the best quality and services in all of Beitou.<br><strong>Budget Hotels:&nbsp;<\/strong>We also recommend&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/agoda.tp.st\/w1L9vmnd?journey_id=NC2r2jABM_doihUPuoFPk&amp;trace_id=Zz2a302083ccd544f3ba3d8df-417346&amp;promo_kind=tp_short&amp;page_url=https%3A%2F%2Fstaging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com%2Fthe-best-hot-spring-hotels-in-beitou%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Water House<\/a> which seems like perhaps the best deal for the money in Beitou. Breakfast and private baths are included. There are also public bathing areas. The hotel is across from Beitou Park.<br><br>Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through <a href=\"https:\/\/agoda.tp.st\/w1L9vmnd?journey_id=NC2r2jABM_doihUPuoFPk&amp;trace_id=Zz2a302083ccd544f3ba3d8df-417346&amp;promo_kind=tp_short&amp;page_url=https%3A%2F%2Fstaging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com%2Fthe-best-hot-spring-hotels-in-beitou%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Agoda here<\/a>, which provides the best quality accommodation selection in Taiwan.<br>Find out where to stay in <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/the-best-hot-spring-hotels-in-beitou\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">our Beitou Hot Spring Hotel Guide here<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/taiwan-hotelaccommodation-booking-faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our Taiwan hotels guide here,<\/a>&nbsp;or search for the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/agoda.tp.st\/w1L9vmnd?journey_id=NC2r2jABM_doihUPuoFPk&amp;trace_id=Zz2a302083ccd544f3ba3d8df-417346&amp;promo_kind=tp_short&amp;page_url=https%3A%2F%2Fstaging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com%2Fthe-best-hot-spring-hotels-in-beitou%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">best hotel deals in Taiwan here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get there:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By MRT:<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Take the MRT to Xinbeitou MRT station. From there you can also take the S9 or S26 bus further up the mountain if needed.&nbsp;You can book tickets to travel to Taipei via&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=727558&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Fbuses-2%2F1014-taiwan%2F%3Fdes_id%3D10012\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">inter-city bus on Klook here<\/a>.&nbsp;<br><strong>By Car\/Scooter:&nbsp;<\/strong><br>From downtown Taipei, take Provincial Highway 2 north to New Beitou MRT Station. Many of the hotels here provide free parking for guests.&nbsp;Looking for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=668569&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Factivity%2F46362-taipei-station-scooter-rental-pick-up%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3Dfe971c248d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">scooter rental<\/a>&nbsp;in Taipei? Check out&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=668569&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Factivity%2F46362-taipei-station-scooter-rental-pick-up%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3Dfe971c248d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Klook here<\/a>,&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/city\/taipei\/transportation?cid=20125\" title=\"\">KKday here<\/a>&nbsp;to search for options.&nbsp;You can also check out our scooter rental guide&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/scootermoped-rental-in-taiwan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<br>If you are looking for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=668569&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Fsearch%2Fresult%2F%3Fquery%3Dtaipei%2520car%2520rental%26spm%3DActivity.TopNavigation.SearchInput%26clickId%3D00cec2d002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">car rentals<\/a>, you can also search&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/qeeq.tp.st\/eDCviywh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Qeeq here<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=668569&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Fsearch%2Fresult%2F%3Fquery%3Dtaipei%2520car%2520rental%26spm%3DActivity.TopNavigation.SearchInput%26clickId%3D00cec2d002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Klook here<\/a>,&nbsp;or&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/city\/taipei\/transportation?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">KKday here<\/a>.&nbsp;You can also check out our car rental guide&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/scooter-and-car-rental-in-taiwan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>By Bicycle:&nbsp;<\/strong><br>Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan\u2019s landscapes if you have the time and energy.&nbsp;Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can use Taiwan\u2019s many Youbike&nbsp;sharing stations, or search for rentals on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/104583?cid=20125\" title=\"\">KKday here<\/a>, and search for tours on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=733810&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fsearch%2Fresult%2F%3Fquery%3DtaIWAN%2520%2520CYCLING%26spm%3DSearchResult.TopNavigation.SearchInput%26clickId%3D5597edb156\">Klook here<\/a>.&nbsp;You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/taiwan-cycling-guide\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Map:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Please see below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col sqs-col-10 span-10\"><div class=\"row sqs-row\"><div class=\"col sqs-col-8 span-8\"><div class=\"sqs-block code-block sqs-block-code\" data-block-type=\"23\" id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_15_1463463044318_4587\"><div class=\"sqs-block-content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d35309.730622882!2d121.48527876783804!3d25.13666482319907!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x3442ae431e06e3d5%3A0x982e1dd40a22a28f!2sPuji%20Temple!5e1!3m2!1sen!2stw!4v1729560548121!5m2!1sen!2stw\" width=\"90%\" height=\"600\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col sqs-col-2 span-2\"><div class=\"sqs-block spacer-block sqs-block-spacer sized vsize-1\" data-block-type=\"21\" id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1551726290385_9645\"><div class=\"sqs-block-content\">&nbsp;<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\" id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1551726290385_30519\"><div class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drone Video<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>See below for our drone video to get an overview of the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-boldblocks-youtube-block\"><div id=\"yb-video-b6Vh3yU-bog\" class=\"yb-player\" data-video-id=\"b6Vh3yU-bog\" data-title=\"Play\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/b6Vh3yU-bog\/hqdefault.jpg)\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"yb-btn-play\"><span class=\"visually-hidden\">Play<\/span><\/button><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">360 Degree Panorama <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Or you can check out our panorama of Beitou below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n<script async defer crossorigin=\"anonymous\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&#038;version=v21.0&#038;appId=609580882843833\"><\/script>\n\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/pfbid02ULyHpe4zpvkVU3C5SZjngDusvaTfS23ivRnQp2VuDnSauGV7bkovhybSZtBrNTyxl\" data-width=\"750\" data-show-text=\"true\"><blockquote cite=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/956163079870336\" class=\"fb-xfbml-parse-ignore\"><p>360 degree view from near Thermal Valley, Puji Temple, Beitou Museum, and Beitou Park in Beitou\u2019s hot spring district&#8230;.<\/p>Posted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\">Foreigners in Taiwan \u5916\u570b\u4eba\u5728\u53f0\u7063<\/a> on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/956163079870336\">Saturday, November 9, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This one is from near Thermal Valley (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/pfbid02ULyHpe4zpvkVU3C5SZjngDusvaTfS23ivRnQp2VuDnSauGV7bkovhybSZtBrNTyxl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">link<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Journey:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I have been to Puji Temple once. It is a special temple with historical significance that dates back to the Japanese era. One thing special about this temple compared to other temples in Taiwan is that there is a traditional Japanese purification fountain before you enter the temple. It is a fun experience and will not take very much time to see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-229-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3581\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The temple is a bit of a ways up the hill in Beitou, nestled in the middle of a bunch of hot spring hotels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-232-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3582\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There is an old Japanese-era wooden building here that marks the entrance to the temple. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-233-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3583\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You will see a rock here with the words \u666e\u6fdf\u5bfa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-234-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3585\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a small wooden gate here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-235-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3584\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Visitors are asked to perform a ceremonial washing here at the purification fountain (\u624b\u6c34\u820d). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-230-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3586\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>First, pour water on your left hand, then pour water on your right hand, then wash the ladle and hang it up for the next person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-236-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3587\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>View of the traditional purification fountain (\u624b\u6c34\u820d). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-239-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3588\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>View of the entrance to the temple. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-242-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3589\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The roof tiles here are the same ones laid down in Japanese times. For more information about the architecture in this temple, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goteamjosh.com\/blog\/puji\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">this blog by Josh Ellis<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-243-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3590\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>View of the main shrine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-244-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3591\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some visitors sit next to the goddess of hot springs, Kannon or &#8220;Guanyin of Hot Springs&#8221; statue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-245-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3592\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking back at the entrance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-246-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3593\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When I visited, there was another small wooden shrine to the left, and a new wooden gate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-247-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3594\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also an administration building to the side here dating back to Japanese times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-250-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3595\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3580_1358c0-c6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3580_1358c0-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3580_1358c0-c6\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3580_1358c0-c6 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3580_1358c0-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3580_1358c0-c6\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3580_1358c0-c6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3580_1358c0-c6\">I also came across this apartment building with a wooden exterior, which is almost certainly inspired by historical Japanese architecture. Thanks for reading, and stay tuned for more of our blogs on Beitou to come. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3580_a004d6-c4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3580_a004d6-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3580_a004d6-c4\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3580_a004d6-c4 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3580_a004d6-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3580_a004d6-c4\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3580_a004d6-c4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3580_a004d6-c4\">Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/taipei-museum-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our Taipei Museum Guide here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3580_fc3aef-d5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3580_fc3aef-d5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3580_fc3aef-d5\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3580_fc3aef-d5 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3580_fc3aef-d5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3580_fc3aef-d5\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3580_fc3aef-d5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3580_fc3aef-d5\">Be sure to check out our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/beitou-hot-springs-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">full guide to Beitou here.<\/a><br><br>Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/travel-guide-to-taipei\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our full guide to Taipei here.<\/a><br>You can also check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/the-ultimate-travel-guide-to-taiwan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">full travel guide to Taiwan here.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Puji Temple (\u666e\u6fdf\u5bfa aka Lingquan Mountain Puji Temple \u9748\u6cc9\u5c71\u666e\u6fdf\u5bfa or Tiezhenyuan, \u9435\u771f\u9662) is a Buddhist temple in Beitou, dating back to the Japanese era of Taiwan. 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