Yonglian Temple. Yonglian Temple's architectural complex is located at the intersection of Desheng Street and Chenggong Road in the center of Luzhou District. It is named "Yonglian" because the land is situated on a lotus acupoint. Yonglian Temple's architectural complex is located at the intersection of Desheng Street and Chenggong Road in the center of Luzhou District. It is named "Yonglian" because the land is situated on a lotus acupoint. Luzhou was formerly known as "Heshangcuo" (Monks' Houses) because the land was managed by monks in the past, hence it was also called "Heshangzhou" (Monks' Continent). The main hall enshrines the statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva from the South Sea, accompanied by Shancai, Longnu, Weituo, and Jialan Dharma protectors, serving as the local center of faith. The entire complex is a joint temple of Yonglian Temple in the front half and Maode Palace in the back half. Yonglian Temple's interior and exterior decorations primarily feature cut-and-paste pottery, colored paintings, wood carvings, and stone carvings. A particularly unique technique is the presence of numerous flying Apsaras and musicians on the bracket arms, which is rarely seen in other temples. In front of Maode Palace in the rear hall, a bronze relief covering the entire wall, focusing on the historical events of Koxinga, is installed. This practice of decorating with large-scale, modern-style bronze reliefs is notable. Flanking the entrance are two Buddhist Dharma protector statues, Weituo on the left holding a pestle and Jialan on the right holding a spear and a pagoda, each nearly ten feet tall. Yonglian Temple began as a small thatched hut, but within 10 years, renovations began. It has undergone four reconstructions to become the magnificent temple it is today. Every year from the 17th to the 19th day of the ninth lunar month, known as the "Anniversary of the Buddha's Renunciation," Yonglian Temple holds grand celebrations; especially on the 18th, a procession is organized.
Address: 新北市蘆洲區得勝街96號
Hours: 00:00–23:59
New Taipei