A PLACE, A STORY / Taipei
Lungshan Temple
Carved wood and stone enrich a temple founded in 1738. Its courtyards connect architectural detail with Wanhua’s long neighbourhood history.
Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Resized and compressed. · Original source · License
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Founded in 1738, Lungshan Temple became an important centre for the community in Monga, now Wanhua. Repairs and rebuilding have been part of its history, while its three-part layout and elaborate craft remain central to its identity. Look from the overall arrangement to a smaller piece of wood or stone carving. A friend may notice a different detail in the same view. Compare your observations in a suitable quiet spot, with space left for worshippers.
Editorial sources
- Taipei Film Commission · Lungshan Temple
- National Palace Museum · Architecture
- National Palace Museum · Old Collection and New Additions
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