Fengshan Temple, Lugang Introduction
Fengshan Temple in Quanzhou is a county-designated historical site dedicated to the worship of Guangze Zunwang. Its original temple is located in Fengshan Temple, Nan'an County, Quanzhou. Immigrants from Nan'an invited the incense and offerings to Lukang for worship, naming the temple after Fengshan Temple. The history of Fengshan Temple dates back to the second year of the Daoguang period (1822 AD) and was expanded in the tenth year of Daoguang. Originally a long-shaped temple, due to the widening of the street, the courtyard was demolished and the Sanchuan Hall was moved back, resulting in its current form. Today, traces of the original seams remain on both sides of the Sanchuan Hall, which visitors can observe closely. Guangze Zunwang, also known as Baoan Zunwang, is referred to by various names such as Guo Shengwang, Guo Wang Gong, and Guo Fu Shengwang, making him the most venerated deity among the people of Quanzhou. For those in the know, the courtyard holds historical inscriptions written by the scholar Liao Chunbo and the sage Chen Huaicheng, which possess significant literary value. The left side room serves as the former site of the Beiguan Theatre, now marked only by the plaque "Yuruyi," and it houses the deity of Wanchun Palace, the Wangye of the Su family. The dragon and tiger panels on both sides in front of the Sanchuan Hall, along with the calligraphy and painting panels in the courtyard, are made from Cochin pottery and exude an ancient charm. The temple is elegant and rich in rare cultural relics, making it well worth a visit.
