Houcuo Longfeng Temple Introduction
Longfeng Temple offers a journey full of religious and artistic beauty! Longfeng Temple was officially established in the 16th year of the Daoguang era of the Qing Dynasty (1836 AD) and is primarily dedicated to Mazu, the Queen of Heaven. It is renowned for its vibrant worship, and together with Zhonggang Ciyu Temple, they are known as the "Mazu of Inner and Outer Regions," with Ciyu Temple referred to as the Inner Mazu and Longfeng Temple as the Outer Mazu. With a long history, Longfeng Temple can be considered a treasure trove of delights! The most notable feature of the temple's architecture is the magnificent Mazu statue, which stands 136 feet tall, equivalent to about 12 stories. On clear days, one can enjoy a breathtaking view of the Taiwan Strait from the top of the statue. The vibrant decorations of paper-cut art and Chaozhou ceramics, along with the exquisite techniques used in the coffered ceilings, ceilings, dougong brackets, and stone carvings, showcase the artistry of temple architecture to the fullest! Longfeng Temple also houses many ancient plaques and artifacts with over a century of history, including the "Stone Incense Burner from the Daoguang Era," the "Bronze Furnace from the Xuande Years of the Ming Dynasty," the "Gourd-shaped Medicine Scoop," and the ancient well from the same period as the temple, known as Longquan Well, all of which are treasures worth appreciating.
