Longshan Temple

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Longshan Temple, Taipei, an example of architecture with southern Chinese influences commonly seen in older buildings in Taiwan.

Outside the Longshan Temple at Wanhua, Taipei

Inside the courtyard of the Longshan temple at Wanhua

The Longshan Temple (Traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: ; POJ: Liông-san-sī) is the name of at least five famous temples in Taiwan:

• Wanhua, Taipei City.
• Danshuei, Taipei County.
• Lukang, Changhua County.
• Tainan City.
• Fongshan, Kaohsiung County.

Longshan Temple at Wanhua

It was built in 1738 by Han settlers from Fujian, China. It served as a place of worship and a gathering place for the Chinese settlers. The temple went through numerous destructions by earthquakes and fires, but was consistently rebuilt and renovated. It is seen as an emblematic example of Taiwanese classical architecture.

Like most temples in Taiwan, the Temple worships a mixture of Buddhist, Taoist, and folk deities such as Matsu.

External link

• [The Longshan Temple Website in Chinese]

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