Houcuo Longfeng Temple
Zhunan Township
· Temples & Shrines
The 'Longfeng Temple' offers a beautiful journey through religion and art! Officially established in the 16th year of the Daoguang era (1836), it is primarily dedicated to the Heavenly Mother and is renowned for its vibrant incense offerings. Together with the Zhonggang Ciyu Temple, it is known as the 'Inner and Outer Mazu', with Ciyu Temple referred to as the 'Inner Mazu' and Longfeng Temple as the 'Outer Mazu'. This historically rich temple can be considered a treasure trove! The most notable feature of the temple architecture is the magnificent 136-foot tall statue of Mazu, approximately 12 stories high. On clear days, visitors can enjoy a breathtaking view of the expansive Taiwan Strait from the top of the statue. The colorful decorations of cut tiles and glazed pottery, along with the intricate craftsmanship of the coffered ceilings, ceilings, brackets, and stone carvings, showcase the pinnacle of temple architectural art! Longfeng Temple also houses many ancient plaques and artifacts over a hundred years old, including the 'Stone Incense Burner from the Daoguang Era', 'Bronze Incense Burner from the Xuande Era of the Ming Dynasty', 'Gourd-shaped Divination Sticks', and the ancient well 'Longquan Well', which are treasures of the temple worth appreciating.
