Houcuo Longfeng Temple Introduction
Longfeng Temple offers a beautiful journey through religion and art! Officially established in 1836 during the reign of Emperor Daoguang of the Qing Dynasty, the temple is primarily dedicated to the Heavenly Mother. It boasts a flourishing incense fortune and, along with Zhonggang Ciyu Temple, is known as one of the Matsu temples, with Ciyu Temple referred to as the "Inner Matsu" and Longfeng Temple as the "Outer Matsu." With its long history, Longfeng Temple can be considered a treasure trove. The most remarkable feature of the temple's architecture is the grand statue of Matsu, standing 136 feet tall, which is about 12 stories high. On clear days, visitors can enjoy a breathtaking view of the Taiwan Strait from the top of the statue. The vibrant decorations of paper-cutting, painted pottery, as well as the exquisite craftsmanship seen in the coffered ceiling, the roof, the bracket sets, and the stone carvings, all showcase the pinnacle of temple architectural art! Longfeng Temple also houses many ancient plaques and artifacts, some over a hundred years old, including the stone incense burner from the Daoguang period, the bronze burner from the Ming Dynasty's Xuande years, the gourd-shaped medicine container, and the ancient well—Longquan Well, which dates back to the same period as the temple, all of which are treasures worth careful appreciation.
