Tour boats at Chaowu Pier, Sun Moon Lake
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.

Duration 2 DaysTheme PilgrimageDaily Charter 10 HoursPrice Ask for a quote

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.

Baroque facades of Daxi Old Street

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
Aerial view of Lalu Island, Sun Moon Lake

Day by Day

Daily Itinerary

DAY1

Dajia: Matsu Sanctuary + Historic Temple Circuit

  1. Depart from Taichung
  2. Dajia Jenn Lann Temple (Taiwan's greatest Matsu temple, start of the great procession, majestic and grand)
  3. Cihe Temple, Yuanli (Miaoli — a century-old temple at the heart of Matsu devotion)
  4. Vegetarian lunch
  5. Nantian Temple, Taichung (great temple of Xuantian Shangdi, one of the city's most important)
  6. Baojue Temple, Taichung (giant Maitreya Buddha, a Japanese-era monastery)
  7. Overnight in Taichung
Lunch Tzu-hsin vegetarian, Taichung (Wuquan W. Rd.) / Hao Chu vegetarian Stay Taichung
DAY2

Puli: Chung Tai Chan Monastery + Wenwu Temple

  1. Chung Tai Chan Monastery (Puli — a marvel of modern Buddhist architecture, Four Heavenly Kings, barrier-free)
  2. Lingyan Mountain Temple (Miaoli — elevator to the top, a Buddhist sanctuary of Taiwan)
  3. Vegetarian lunch
  4. Wenwu Temple, Sun Moon Lake (lakeside temple honoring Guan Gong and the god of literature)
  5. Xuanguang Temple (by ferry; dedicated to Master Xuanzang, wonderfully serene)
  6. 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

Baroque facades of Daxi Old Street

Dajia Jenn Lann Temple

The starting point of Taiwan's Matsu pilgrimage culture — thick with incense, majestic and grand.

Tour boats at Chaowu Pier, Sun Moon Lake

Wenwu Temple, Sun Moon Lake

A grand lakeside temple jointly honoring Guan Gong and the god of literature.

Aerial view of Lalu Island, Sun Moon Lake

Xuanguang Temple

A serene old temple reached by lake ferry, home to relics of Master Xuanzang.

Like this route?

Tell us your departure date and group size and a travel consultant will reply with a tailored quote — every route can be adjusted to your preferences.