A view of the dragon pillars at the Lukang Longshan Temple by CyArkCyArk
Built under the Qing Dynasty, the Lukang Longshan Temple is the largest temple in Lukang and a popular attraction among locals and tourists.
A view of one of the courtyards at the Lukang Longshan Temple by CyArkCyArk
It was originally built near the historic port canal and was later moved to its current location in Lukang Township. In 1786 works began to make it even bigger and it now measures 9,600 square feet.
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The temple complex is made up of four main sections – the Main Gate, Hall of the Five Gates, Main Hall, and Rear Hall – and two enclosed yards. It has become such an essential site to the town that the Taiwanese Ministry of Culture declared it a national heritage site.
lukang prayer (2016) by CyArkCyArk
The temple houses a shrine to the Bodhisattva Guanyin, goddess of mercy and compassion, and remains a popular place of worship for Mahayana Buddhists.
Lukang painting (2016) by CyArkCyArk
Visitors also come to see the incredible wall murals, woodcarvings, architecture and its colorful ceiling. The Lukang Longshan Temple has the largest caisson ceiling in Taiwan – a spider web design typical in East Asia.
lukang caisson (2016) by cyarkCyArk
The caisson ceiling is made of wood and ornately painted in vibrant colors. They are normally found in temples and palaces. This particular one is the largest in Taiwan.
A detailed view of the wooden caisson ceiling at the Lukang Longshan Temple by CyArkCyArk
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