Fengshan Longshan Temple Introduction
Fengshan Longshan Temple, with a history of over 300 years, is ranked as the second oldest among the five Longshan Temples in Taiwan and is designated as a national historic site. The temple is primarily dedicated to Guanyin Bodhisattva. The earliest plaque in the temple, "Nanyun Dongzhao," is dated to the 25th year of the Qianlong reign, indicating that the temple was likely established during the early Qianlong period. Although it has undergone several renovations, it still preserves a rich and complete traditional temple architectural style and craftsmanship, serving as an artistic hall for traditional artisans. The temple features many colorful decorations and carved beams and painted rafters, with the most notable being the painted dragon and tiger wall in the courtyard, created by the Tainan craftsman Ye Zong after World War II. In the past, residents of Fengshan liked to visit Longshan Temple to ask Guanyin for blessings for their sons and grandchildren, wishing for Guanyin's compassion to bestow blessings along with incense bags and peace cakes. Today, Fengshan Longshan Temple offers specially packaged peace cakes, round zongzi, and happiness pastries, making it convenient for visitors to enjoy these treats after paying their respects, which are greatly favored by worshippers.
