Longquanjing Temple, Buddhist temple in Tainan, Taiwan.
Longquanjing Temple is a Buddhist shrine in Tainan featuring intricately carved wooden columns and ceiling beams that showcase traditional Taiwanese architectural details. The structure displays elaborate woodwork that reflects the craftsmanship of earlier artisans.
The shrine developed during the early colonial period when Tainan was establishing itself as a Chinese settlement in the 17th century. It was built to serve the growing spiritual needs of the local population as the community expanded.
The temple serves as a gathering place where residents regularly burn incense and present offerings to various deities according to the lunar calendar. These daily practices shape the religious rhythm of the surrounding neighborhood.
The shrine is easily accessible by public bus from Tainan Station and opens during early morning hours. Visiting in the late afternoon tends to be more relaxed when foot traffic decreases.
The shrine keeps a collection of divination sticks that visitors shake to receive guidance, with resident monks interpreting the results through numbered readings. This tradition blends faith with an interactive practical element rooted in centuries of spiritual practice.
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