Putian Temple — Attraction in Hsinchu

It is a scenic place in Hsinchu, especially for the big statue of Emperor Guan, but also for the temple and the different deities, some nice craftsmanship display and the garden with many statues. The place is interesting for the faithful but also for the history and the weight in the cultural heritage of the region. Curiously, I liked the garden the most, with the statues overgrown with plants. It looks very run down and abandoned, but it actually offers an authentic, unique and peaceful touch with the...

A Beautiful temple that should be on your list to visit when in Hsinchu. There are different deities inside for people to worship, the most prominent is the huge statue of Guan Yu seated on top of the temple. But do remember to walk the grounds and find those magnificent hidden gems; like the museum of some of the most beautiful antiques you can imagine, more sculptures and an old rundown garden to name a few. It overall gives you a nice rustic feel and you’ll definitely enjoy the...

Not easy to access if you come with a car, you would need to go through an alley and around the temple to find the parking. The temple was in repairs when we came, and like other things in Taiwan looked a bit rusty. The art work though is beautiful and the status quite amazing. I took some photos with my DJI...