Fengshan Longshan Temple Introduction
Fengshan Longshan Temple, which has 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. It is dedicated to Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. The earliest plaque in the temple, inscribed "Nanyun Dongzhao," dates back to the 25th year of the Qianlong reign, indicating that the temple was likely founded in the early Qianlong period. Despite several renovations, it has preserved a rich and complete traditional temple architectural style and craftsmanship, serving as a hall of artistic excellence for traditional artisans. The temple retains many colorful decorations and sculptural beams and painted rafters, among which the most notable is the painted dragon and tiger wall in the courtyard, created by Tainan craftsman Ye Zong after World War II. In earlier years, people from Fengshan liked to come to Longshan Temple to ask Guanyin for their children and grandchildren to become "adopted sons" (godsons), hoping for Guanyin's mercy and blessings. They would pray for incense pouches and peace cakes. Now, Fengshan Longshan Temple offers specially packaged peace cakes, round zongzi, and happiness pastries, which are popular among devotees for enjoying after lighting incense.
