Fengshan Temple, Lugang Introduction
Fengshan Temple in Quanzhou is a designated historical monument in the county, primarily dedicated to Guangze Zunwang. The main temple is located in Fengshan Temple in Nan'an County, Quanzhou. Immigrants from Nan'an invited the incense offerings to Lugang for worship, and after the temple was built, it was named Fengshan Temple. The history of Fengshan Temple dates back to the second year of the Daoguang era (1822). It was expanded in the tenth year of Daoguang. Originally a long-shaped temple, it was later reshaped due to road widening, leading to the removal of the courtyard and the relocation of the San Chuan Hall to its current appearance. The left and right sides of the San Chuan Hall still retain traces of the original joins, which visitors can observe closely. It is noteworthy that Guangze Zunwang, also known as Bao'an Zunwang, is referred to by many names, including Guo Shengwang, Guo Wanggong, and Guofu Shengwang, and is the most revered deity among the people of Quanzhou. Knowledgeable visitors will appreciate the inscription tablets written by scholar Liao Chunbo and the predecessor Chen Huaicheng in the courtyard, which are of great documentary value. The left side room is the former site of the Beiguan ticket office, now only retaining the plaque "Yuru Yi", and it houses the deity Wangye from Wanchun Palace. The dragon and tiger blocks on both sides of the San Chuan Hall and the calligraphic and painted blocks in the courtyard are made of coiled pottery, exuding an ancient charm. The temple is elegant and houses precious artifacts, making it well worth a visit.
