Lougang’s Longshan Temple was built at the
end of the Ming dynasty and the beginning of the Qing Dynasty. Originally
located on the bank of the Lugang River, its main deity is Guanyin. It was later moved to its current location in 1786. Longshan Temple is highly valued as the Hall of Taiwanese Art
& culture and the Treasure of Chinese Architecture.
Longshan Temple was
built in the shape of the Chinese character “日,” featuring a mountain gate, a five-door
hall, a main hall, and a real hall. In the majestic five-door hall, you will
enjoy simple yet elegant stone carvings, woodcarvings, paintings, and koji
pottery, such as the dragon
pillar, drum and box-shaped blocks, paintings of the Four Lokapalas , and bronze and wood window
carvings. Going up the stairs to either side of the five-door bay, you will
come to the stage , which is a space where temple-goers put on performances to
thank the gods. The eight trigram (Ba Gua) ceiling panel above the stage is the
oldest preserved artistic work in Taiwan. Because of its position above the
stage, the eight trigram ceiling panel creates an echo during stage
performances. The octagonal shape is called “Ba Gua”, imply the significance of
peace and warding off evil in Chinese tradition.
Longshan Temple, Lukang
Tel:
+886-4-7772472
Fare:
Free
Opening
Hour: 5:00-21:30
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