Fengshan Longshan Temple Introduction
The Longshan Temple in Fengshan, which has a history of over 300 years, is ranked second among the five Longshan Temples in Taiwan in terms of age and has been designated as a national historic site. The temple primarily worships Guanyin (the Bodhisattva of Compassion). The earliest plaque in the temple, inscribed "Nan Yun Dong Zhao," dates back to the 25th year of the Qianlong reign, indicating that the temple was likely constructed in the early years of Qianlong. Although it has undergone several renovations, it still preserves the rich and complete traditional temple architectural features and craftsmanship, serving as a hall of art for traditional artisans. The temple retains many decorative elements and beautifully carved wooden structures, among which the painted dragon and tiger murals on the courtyard wall, created by the craftsman Ye Zong after World War II, are particularly noteworthy. In earlier times, the people of Fengshan would come to Longshan Temple to pray to Guanyin for the blessing of having their children and grandchildren accepted as "adopted sons" (dry sons), hoping for Guanyin's compassion and blessings. They would ask for incense bags and seek peace cakes. Today, Fengshan Longshan Temple offers specially packaged peace cakes, round dumplings, and happiness pastries, making it convenient for visitors to enjoy them after praying, which are very popular among devotees.
