Fengshan Longshan Temple Introduction
The Longshan Temple in Fengshan, which has a history of over 300 years, ranks second among the five Longshan Temples in Taiwan in terms of age and is declared a national historic site. It is primarily dedicated to Guanyin (the Goddess of Mercy). The earliest plaque in the temple, "Nanyun Dongzhao," is dated to the 25th year of the Qianlong era, indicating that the temple was likely established in the early years of Qianlong. Although it has undergone several renovations, it still preserves a rich and complete traditional temple architectural style and craftsmanship, serving as an artistic palace for traditional artisans. The temple retains many decorative elements and intricately carved beams and painted roofs, 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, Fengshan residents liked to visit Longshan Temple to request Guanyin to accept their children and grandchildren as "adopted sons," hoping for her mercy and blessings. They would pray for incense bags and peace cakes. Nowadays, Fengshan Longshan Temple has packaged special peace cakes, round zongzi, and happiness pastries, making it convenient for visitors to eat them after offering incense, which is very popular among worshippers.
