longshan temple.

Taipei, Taiwan: The heart of Asia.

“Lungshan Temple is a famous old temple in Taiwan. It is for worshiping Guanshiyin Budda and other divine spirits. Lungshan Temple is facing the South, its architecture is a three-section design in shape. There are the front hall, the rear hall and the right/left dragons protecting the middle hall; the layout is square and serene and the temple was built in 1740, during Qing Dynasty.

Due to natural disaster and damages caused by men, the temple was restored for several times. The doors, beams, and poles are beautifully decorated, there is a pair of bronze dragon poles in the front hall, four pairs of dragon poles in the middle hall. The sculptures are delicate. There are also exquisite wood sculptures, — among them, the well and Budda setting in the main hall are highly appreciated. The temple has many Chinese poems, verses and lyrics on signs, these add a touch of literature in addition to the religious and sightseeing value.” by EngTaiwan.

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