Longshan Temple (Lukang)

The Lukang Longshan Temple (Chinese: 鹿港龍山寺; pinyin: Lùgǎng Lóngshān Sì) is a Guanyin temple in Lukang Township, Changhua County, Taiwan.[1]

Lukang Longshan Temple
鹿港龍山寺
Location
LocationLukang, Changhua County, Taiwan
Taiwan
Geographic coordinates24°03′01.7″N 120°26′08.1″E
Architecture
TypeTemple

History

The temple was originally a small temple in the town. It was then later remodeled by local residents to a larger scale. The temple was first built on a much smaller scale in 1738. The much expanded incarnation seen today is renowned for its exquisite woodcarvings, as well as for its stone sculptures, a noteworthy example of which are the 12 major support columns in the main hall, twined by auspicious dragons hewn from solid stone.

Architecture

The temple is a square building, with its main building consists of four strata and three gardens. A pair of granite dragon pole sits at the front of the gate. At the end of front hall, there is a theater stage for traditional plays at festivals.

Transportation

The temple is accessible south west from Changhua Station of Taiwan Railways.

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See also

References
  1. "Attractions > Hot Spots > Changhua County > Lukang Longshan Temple >". taiwan.net.tw.
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