Hou-Tsuo Longfeng Temple Introduction
"Longfeng Temple" offers a beautiful journey of religion and art! Longfeng Temple was officially established in the 16th year of the Daoguang era of the Qing Dynasty (1836). The main deity is the Mazu, and it enjoys a flourishing worship culture alongside the Zhonggang Ciyu Temple, which is renowned as the "internal Mazu," while Longfeng Temple is known as the "external Mazu." With its rich history, Longfeng Temple can be considered a treasure trove of cultural heritage! The most distinctive feature of the temple's architecture is the magnificent Mazu statue, which is 136 feet tall, approximately the height of a 12-story building. On clear days, one can enjoy a breathtaking view of the Taiwan Strait from the top of the statue. The colorful decorations of cut and paste art, as well as the exquisite techniques in the coffered ceilings, ceilings, dougong brackets, and stone carvings, showcase the temple's architectural artistry to the fullest! Longfeng Temple also houses many ancient plaques and artifacts that are over a hundred years old, including the "stone incense burner from the Daoguang era," the "copper burner from the Xuande period of the Ming Dynasty," the "gourd-shaped medicine label," and the ancient well—Longquan Well—which dates back to the same era as the temple. These treasures are definitely worth appreciating.
