Longyin Temple (Taiwan)

Mt. Ali stretches and overlaps on three sides. The bazhang river flows southward and westward. In the natural environment, it creates a scenic spot close to mountains and rivers. The Longyin temple and suspension bridge here become the indicators for tourists to stay when they pass Mt. Ali, and also become an important scenery and religious resort along the way. Master Li Xiuyuan, who is the main worshipper in the temple, is a famous tourist The Buddhist master Jigong, who is commonly known as "the five Bodhisattvas" because of his five incarnations, is called "the five Bodhisattvas".

Longyin temple is located in Chakou village, Fanlu Township, Jiayi county. The construction of the temple started in 1980. It covers an area of three hectares and sits east to west. Master Li Xiuyuan, who is worshipped in the temple, is Zen master Jigong. Because he was born five times to save the world, he is also known as Wugong Bodhisattva. The dragon pillars, stone blocks and stone lions in the temple are all vividly carved.

Taiwan's Longyin temple is located in touchou village, Fanlu Township, Jiayi county. The construction of the temple started in 1980. It covers an area of three hectares and sits east to west. Master Li Xiuyuan, who is worshipped in the temple, is Zen master Jigong. Because he was born five times to save the world, he is also known as Wugong Bodhisattva. The dragon pillars, stone blocks and stone lions in the temple are all vividly carved.

Longyin temple is located at the starting point of Alishan Mountain, which is the only way to Alishan. According to reports, in Taiwan, the Jigong belief and Mazu belief have reached the same height, and there are 2 million Jigong believers in Taiwan. On Jigong's birthday, villagers from all over the country would drive floats and beat gongs and drums to celebrate Jigong's birthday.

In front of the temple, there are some lively and lovely sculptures of little martial monks.

In front of Longyin temple, there is a suspension bridge across bazhang River, which is called Dijiu bridge. On the left back mountain of Longyin temple, there is a Tianchang bridge, which is a necessary suspension bridge for people to go up and down the mountain. In the past, it was the gateway for Aboriginal people to go in and out. The two bridges were built between the 12th year of Zhaohe (1937) and are collectively known as the "everlasting bridge".

Address: touchou village, Fanlu Township, Jiayi county (near tianchangdijiuqiao)

Longitude: 120.60729458928

Latitude: 23.438949172132

Tel: 0933-8215830

Ticket information: 20 yuan

Opening hours: 9:00-17:00

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