Lukang Fengshan Temple Introduction
The Fengshan Temple in Quanzhou is a county-designated historical site dedicated to Guangkeng Zunwang. The original temple is located in Fengshan Temple, Nan'an County, Quanzhou, where the Nan'an immigrants brought their incense offerings to Lukang for worship. After the temple was built, it was named after Fengshan Temple. The history of Fengshan Temple dates back to the second year of the Daoguang Emperor's reign (1822), and it was expanded in the tenth year of Daoguang. Originally a long-shaped temple, it was later modified due to street widening, resulting in the demolition of the courtyard and the relocation of the Sanchuan Hall to its present form. Today, visitors can still see the remnants of the seams on both sides of the Sanchuan Hall. It is worth noting that Guangkeng Zunwang, also known as Bao'an Zunwang, has other titles such as Guo Shengwang, Guo Wanggong, and Guo Fu Shengwang, and is the most revered deity among the people of Quanzhou. For those interested, the courtyard features inscriptions by scholar Liao Chunbo and sage Chen Huaicheng, which have great documentary value. The left annex served as the residence of the Beiguan ticket office, now only retaining the "Yuruyi" plaque, and also enshrines Lord Wang of Wanchun Palace. The dragon and tiger piles on both sides of the Sanchuan Hall and the walls of calligraphy and painting in the courtyard are made of Jiaozhi clay, full of ancient charm. The temple is elegant, with precious artifacts, making it a worthwhile place to visit.
