Lukang Fengshan Temple Introduction
Fengshan Temple in Quanzhou is a registered historical site dedicated to the worship of Guangze Zunwang. The original temple is located in Fengshan Temple in Nan'an County, Quanzhou. Immigrants from Nan'an brought the incense to Lukang for worship, and the temple was named after Fengshan Temple. The history of Fengshan Temple dates back to the second year of the Daoguang reign (1822 AD), and it was expanded in the tenth year of Daoguang. Initially a long-shaped temple, the middle courtyard was demolished due to road widening, and the San-Chuan Hall was moved backward, forming its current appearance. Today, the left and right sides of the San-Chuan Hall still show traces of seams, which visitors can examine closely. Guangze Zunwang, also known as Bao'an Zunwang, has other titles such as Guo Shengwang, Guo Wanggong, and Guofu Shengwang, and is the most revered deity among the people of Quanzhou. For those in the know, the middle courtyard features inscriptions written by the scholar Liao Chunbo and the sage Chen Huaicheng, which hold significant literary value. The left wing was the site of the Beiguan ticket office, and today only the plaque "Yu Ruyi" remains, which enshrines Wang Ye from Wanchun Palace. The dragon and tiger walls beside the San-Chuan Hall, as well as the calligraphy and paintings on either side of the courtyard, are made of glazed pottery, full of ancient charm. The temple is elegant and houses precious artifacts, making it worth a visit.
