Dajia Jenn Lann Temple
The starting point of Taiwan's Matsu pilgrimage culture — thick with incense, majestic and grand.
Pilgrimage · 2-Day Charter
Dajia Matsu & Puli Monasteries Pilgrimage 2-Day Tour
Dajia Jenn Lann Temple, Chung Tai Chan Monastery, and Sun Moon Lake's Wenwu and Xuanguang temples — two days of worship with vegetarian lunch recommendations throughout.
Overview
Tour Overview
Day 1 is a Matsu pilgrimage: Dajia Jenn Lann Temple (starting point of the great Matsu procession), Cihe Temple in Yuanli, then Nantian Temple and Baojue Temple in Taichung. Day 2 heads to Puli: the astonishing modern architecture of Chung Tai Chan Monastery and the elevator-served Lingyan Mountain Temple, then an afternoon at Sun Moon Lake's Wenwu Temple and a ferry to Xuanguang Temple.
Ideal for temple circuits, blessings, vow-fulfillment and vegetarian travelers — every route comes with vegetarian lunch recommendations, and 10 hours of charter per day.
Highlights
Tour Highlights
- Dajia Jenn Lann Temple, Taiwan's greatest Matsu temple and start of the famous procession
- Chung Tai Chan Monastery, a marvel of modern Buddhist architecture with barrier-free access
- Lingyan Mountain Temple — an elevator carries you up this Buddhist sanctuary
- Wenwu Temple at Sun Moon Lake, honoring Guan Gong and the god of literature
- A serene ferry crossing to Xuanguang Temple
- Vegetarian lunch recommendations throughout — vegetarians travel worry-free
Day by Day
Daily Itinerary
DAY1
Dajia: Matsu Sanctuary + Historic Temple Circuit
- Depart from Taichung
- Dajia Jenn Lann Temple (Taiwan's greatest Matsu temple, start of the great procession, majestic and grand)
- Cihe Temple, Yuanli (Miaoli — a century-old temple at the heart of Matsu devotion)
- Vegetarian lunch
- Nantian Temple, Taichung (great temple of Xuantian Shangdi, one of the city's most important)
- Baojue Temple, Taichung (giant Maitreya Buddha, a Japanese-era monastery)
- Overnight in Taichung
Lunch Tzu-hsin vegetarian, Taichung (Wuquan W. Rd.) / Hao Chu vegetarian Stay Taichung
DAY2
Puli: Chung Tai Chan Monastery + Wenwu Temple
- Chung Tai Chan Monastery (Puli — a marvel of modern Buddhist architecture, Four Heavenly Kings, barrier-free)
- Lingyan Mountain Temple (Miaoli — elevator to the top, a Buddhist sanctuary of Taiwan)
- Vegetarian lunch
- Wenwu Temple, Sun Moon Lake (lakeside temple honoring Guan Gong and the god of literature)
- Xuanguang Temple (by ferry; dedicated to Master Xuanzang, wonderfully serene)
- Return to Taichung
Lunch Vegetarian restaurants near Chung Tai Chan Monastery / Suxiangzhai vegetarian, Puli Stay —
💡 Chung Tai Chan Monastery runs a free guided tour daily at 10:00 (Mandarin) — well worth joining
Price
Pricing Details
Every tour is quoted individually based on group size, dates and vehicle type. Tell us your departure date and party size, and a travel consultant will reply with a tailored quote.
Included
- Private vehicle and local Taiwanese driver throughout
- 10 hours of vehicle use per day
- Fuel, tolls and parking fees
- Transfers to every attraction, with flexible adjustments
- Full protection of a licensed Class A travel agency
Not Included
- Accommodation (we can help arrange it on request)
- Attraction tickets and activity fees
- Meals (vegetarian restaurant recommendations included — dine as you like)
- Personal expenses
※ Overtime vehicle use and final arrangements are confirmed by your travel consultant.
Attractions
Featured Attractions
Wenwu Temple, Sun Moon Lake
A grand lakeside temple jointly honoring Guan Gong and the god of literature.
Xuanguang Temple
A serene old temple reached by lake ferry, home to relics of Master Xuanzang.
FAQ
Which temples do we visit in two days?
Dajia Jenn Lann Temple, Chung Tai Chan Monastery and Lingyan Mountain Temple, plus Wenwu Temple and Xuanguang Temple at Sun Moon Lake. The route follows the order of worship, so there is no doubling back.
Are there vegetarian restaurants?
Yes — vegetarian restaurant recommendations come with the whole route. Accommodation, attraction tickets and activity fees, meals and personal expenses are not included (vegetarian restaurant recommendations are included).
Can older family members manage the walking?
Most stops are gentle. Chung Tai Chan Monastery has barrier-free access, and an elevator takes you up at Lingyan Mountain Temple. Where you would rather save your legs, your driver can drop you at the nearer entrance.
Can you work around the Matsu procession or a particular ceremony date?
Yes. Tell your travel consultant which date and session you want to join, and we will adjust both the order of the itinerary and the departure times. Parking and hotels are tight during the procession, so arrange it early.
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