Chung Tai Chan Monastery
中台禪寺
A large modern Buddhist temple in Puli, designed by Lee Tsu-yuan. Its towering golden crown is a landmark of the Puli Basin, and its interior is grand.
Chung Tai Chan Monastery lies on the northern outskirts of Puli town in Nantou County. It was founded by the Venerable Wei Chueh and completed in 2001. The architect Lee Tsu-yuan combined a traditional pagoda with a modern high-rise. The main structure rises over 100 meters, topped with a golden jewel, and has become a landmark of the Puli Basin. Inside are the Hall of the Four Heavenly Kings, the Great Buddha Hall, and the Hall of Ten Thousand Buddhas, with fine carving and stonework. The complex also houses the Chung Tai World Museum. Admission is free. Visitors should dress modestly and avoid shorts or tank tops. Some areas offer guided tours by volunteers. It is about 40 minutes by car from Sun Moon Lake and can be combined with Paper Dome.
Opening hours
Approx. 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (check the temple's notices)
Nearby sights
- Guangxing Paper Mill
- Puli Brewery
- Taiwan Geographic Center Monument
- Paper Dome
- Sun Moon Lake Antique Assam Tea Farm
- Sun Moon Lake Wenwu Temple
- Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village & Sun Moon Lake Ropeway
- Sun Moon Lake