Sacred Sites & Temples

Hualien's spiritual landscape encompasses a diverse range of faiths and architectural styles, from the dramatic Eternal Spring Shrine honoring highway workers in Taroko Gorge to the preserved Japanese-era architecture of Ji’an Keishuin. This collection features significant Buddhist sites like Xiangde Temple, home to a massive Ksitigarbha statue, and historic Taoist landmarks like Yuli’s Xietian Temple. These sites reflect the region's complex history, including Japanese Shingon Buddhism, local Taoist traditions, and modern memorial shrines.