Houcuo Longfeng Temple Introduction
Longfeng Temple offers a beautiful journey through religion and art! Established in the 16th year of the Daoguang era (1836), it is dedicated to the Heavenly Mother and enjoys a thriving incense offering, known in the area along with Zhonggang Ciyu Temple as the "Internal and External Mazu," with Ciyu Temple referred to as the "Internal Mazu" and Longfeng Temple as the "External Mazu." With a long history, Longfeng Temple can be considered a treasure trove of wonders! The most striking feature of the temple's architecture is the magnificent Mazu statue, standing 136 feet tall, approximately 12 stories high. On clear days, one can enjoy a breathtaking view of the expansive Taiwan Strait from the top of the statue. The temple is adorned with vibrant color cutouts and decorative art made from Tzukou pottery. Additionally, the intricate craftsmanship seen in its coffered ceilings, plaster ceilings, brackets, stone carvings, and other elements represents the pinnacle of temple architectural artistry! Longfeng Temple also houses many ancient plaques and artifacts over a hundred years old, including the stone incense burner from the Daoguang era, the bronze burner from the Xuande period of the Ming dynasty, the gourd-shaped medicine stick, and the ancient well that dates back to the temple's founding—Longquan Well—all of which are treasures worthy of appreciation.
