Longshan Temple - Definition and Overview

Longshan Temple at Wanhua, Taipei

Longshan Temple (龍山寺) 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 now stands as one of the most important architectural heritage of Taiwan.

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

External link

• Website in Chinese (http://www.lungshan.org.tw/home.htm)

Example Usage of Longshan