Fongshan Longshan Temple mainly worships Guanyin (Avalokitesvara). It was founded in the Qing Qianlong Period, and its artistic value is equal to the Longshan Temples in Monga and Lugang.
Fongshan Longshan Temple went through several renovations, yet research proves that its axis structure is almost perfectly preserved in Qing Dynasty Qianlong and Jiaqing era styles, making the building precious to local history. Renovations after the war involved Tainan's sculpting master Ye Hao. The Fongshan Longshan Temple not only retains a layout original to the Qing Dynasty, but also features exquisite details and ingenuity. The wooden, engraved window at the front of the main hall is one of the main characteristics of Longshan Temple, and is essential to its artistic presentation. Carved windows on each side of the middle door features a top panel with character play carved in relief, and a main body featuring a group of cranes. A hidden couplet can be found on the left and right panels. The Fongshan Longshan Temple is intricately designed and retains its traditional craftsmanship, holding great significance in both historical and artistic value.
005 鳳山／鳳山龍山寺
鳳山龍山寺主祀觀世音菩薩，約創建於清乾隆年間，不僅是鳳山在地人的信仰中心，在縣市合併前是高雄縣層級最高的國定古蹟，藝術價值更與艋舺龍山寺、鹿港龍山寺齊名。
鳳山龍山寺雖歷經數次修建，但據研究考證，其中軸建築幾乎仍保留清代乾隆、嘉慶時修建樣式，因此更顯珍貴。戰後進行翻修時，更聘請了臺南的剪黏師傅葉鬃。鳳山龍山寺不僅保留了清代的格局配置，細部設計亦精緻可觀、別具巧思。三川正面的木彫窗是龍山寺的特色之一，也是藝術精華之所在；中門兩邊的木彫窗，頂板為人物戲齣，身板為團鶴，左右板暗藏對聯。鳳山龍山寺細部設計精巧、保留了傳統匠師技藝，不論就歷史或藝術價值上皆極富意義。
文／黃于津
圖／高雄市政府文化局