Xuanzang Temple

During the Second Sino-Japanese War, the Japanese army looted the parietal bone relic of Master Xuanzang from Nanjing and enshrined it at Ji'on-ji Temple in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. It wasn't until 1955 that Japan returned part of the relic to the Buddhist Association of the Republic of China, and it was temporarily enshrined at Xuanguang Temple by Sun Moon Lake. In November 1965, after Xuanzang Temple was officially completed, the relic was ceremoniously transferred and enshrined in the new temple.

Xuanzang Temple is built in the architectural style of the Tang Dynasty, featuring a roof covered with emerald green glazed tiles and vermilion columns. The overall design is simple and elegant, devoid of extravagance. The surrounding environment is serene and refined, reflecting the grandeur of traditional Chinese gardens. The temple faces Sun Moon Lake and is backed by Qinglong Mountain. Feng shui masters have praised the site as a treasured location called "Green Dragon Playing with a Pearl," deeming it an ideal resting place for Master Xuanzang’s parietal bone relic. The Xuanzang Memorial Hall, located within the temple, was officially opened to the public on March 28, 2014 (Republic of China Year 103) for visitors to pay their respects.