Nansha Tianhou Palace (Mazu Temple)
One of the largest Mazu temples in Southeast Asia (rebuilt in 1997): built against Dajiao Mountain facing the sea, with a 14.5 m Tianhou statue; its halls rise up the slope in Song-dynasty-style architecture, making it a center of Mazu worship in the Pearl River Delta
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 08:00-17:30
- Ticket
- CNY 20
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
One of the largest Mazu temples in Southeast Asia (rebuilt in 1997): built against Dajiao Mountain facing the sea, with a 14.5 m Tianhou statue; its halls rise up the slope in Song-dynasty-style architecture, making it a center of Mazu worship in the Pearl River Delta. The ruins of the late-Qing Dajiao Mountain fort batteries lie nearby, where coastal-defense history and maritime folk culture coexist. Admission CNY 20; within walking distance of Nansha Passenger Port Station on Metro Line 4, and can be combined with the seaside park for a coastal sightseeing route.
Getting there: Metro Line 4, Nansha Passenger Port Station
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