Danshui Longshan Temple, Buddhist temple in Tamsui, Taiwan.
This traditional temple features detailed wood and stone carvings, a rectangular layout with two halls, and houses a large golden statue of Guanyin, the Buddha of Compassion.
Built in 1853 by Quanzhou immigrants from Fujian province and reconstructed in 1858 after a fire, the temple received imperial recognition during the Sino-French War in 1884.
The temple serves as a spiritual center where worshippers burn incense and make offerings to Guanyin, Mazu, and other deities, maintaining centuries-old religious traditions from southern China.
Located near Tamsui Metro Station within the traditional market area, the temple opens daily from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM and can be reached through narrow alleyways.
Unlike larger Longshan temples, this compact sanctuary creates natural lighting effects that change with weather conditions, offering photographers and visitors constantly shifting visual experiences throughout the day.
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