Fengshan Longshan Temple Introduction
Fengshan Longshan Temple, with a history of over 300 years, ranks as the second oldest among the five Longshan temples in Taiwan and is designated as a national monument. The temple primarily enshrines Guanyin Bodhisattva. The earliest plaque in the temple, "Nanyun Dongzhao," is dated to the 25th year of the Qianlong period, indicating that the temple was likely established in the early Qianlong period. Though it has undergone several renovations, it still retains a rich and intact traditional temple architectural style and construction methods, serving as an artistic sanctuary for traditional craftsmen. The temple features many colorful decorations and intricately carved beams and painted ceilings, with the most notable being the painted dragon and tiger walls in the courtyard, created by the Tainan craftsman Ye Zong after World War II. In the past, people from Fengshan enjoyed coming to Longshan Temple to ask Guanyin for blessings, hoping to have their children become "adopted children" (godsons), seeking compassion and blessings from Guanyin. They would pray for incense bags and peace cakes. Today, Fengshan Longshan Temple offers specially packaged peace cakes, round dumplings, and happiness pastries for convenience after worship, which are well-loved by the visitors.
