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 historic site. The temple primarily worships Guanyin (Goddess of Mercy). The earliest plaque in the temple, inscribed "Nanyun Dongzhao," dates back to the 25th year of the Qianlong era, indicating that the temple was likely established in the early Qianlong period. Despite several renovations, it retains a rich and complete traditional temple architectural style and craftsmanship, serving as an artistic hall for traditional artisans. The temple houses many decorative elements and carved beams, with the most notable being the painted dragon and tiger wall in the courtyard, created by master craftsman Ye Zong after World War II. In earlier years, residents of Fengshan favored visiting Longshan Temple to ask Guanyin for blessings on their children and grandchildren, considering them as "godchildren," hoping for the compassion and blessings of Guanyin. Visitors would pray for incense bags and peace cakes. Currently, Fengshan Longshan Temple offers specially packaged peace cakes, zongzi (sticky rice dumplings), and happiness pastries, making it convenient for worshippers to enjoy peace after offering incense, and these are greatly beloved by devotees.
