Established during the height of the Qing Dynasty more than 200 years ago, it is home to a couplet written by Emperor Kuangshu. It is also nited for its lifelike carvings.
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臺中公園
The oldest park in Taichung. It was built when Taiwan was under Japanese rule and is also called “Chungshan Park” ('Sun Yat-sen park').
台中樂成宮 旱溪媽祖廟
Over 200 years old, the Le Cheng temple is dedicated to the goddess Mazu, and is known locally as the “Hanxi Mazu”. It includes an ancient cauldron and other artifacts.
樂成宮
Mazu is the main deity worshipped here; the sea goddess is known as the "Hanxi Mazu" after the nearby Han River.
寶覺寺, Paochueh Temple 寶覺禪寺, Bao Jue temple
This is a Buddhist temple which features the “Big Buddha”. The gold, seven-floor Buddha is dedicated to Bodhisattva Maitreya (彌勒菩萨). The temple grounds also include a Japanese Shinto shrine. 15 min visit.