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Ciyun Temple, formerly known as Alishan Temple, was built in 1919. The Japanese built a Buddhist temple here because they were impressed by the aura of mountains and rivers here. It is also a good place to watch the sunset over the sea of ​​clouds.

The temple enshrines the statue of Kamuni Buddha, which is a thousand-year-old Buddha with copper casting on the outside and gold sand on the inside. It was presented to the Japanese Emperor by the King of Thailand in 1918.
Ciyun Temple is one of the places where you can see the sea of ​​clouds, sunset, and sunset in Alishan. You can also see Alishan settlements and Tashan from here. This is also the trail from Ciyun Temple to Shenben. Walking in the evening, if you meet The afterglow of the setting sun, the golden sea of ​​clouds, and the dancing waves are so beautiful.
The tall and handsome Taiwan fir next to Ciyun Temple is also not to be missed. Among the trees in Taiwan, Taiwan is named after the genus, and Taiwan fir is only one species. It is a special product of Taiwan and is extremely precious.