Guangzhou Nanhai Temple Travel Guide
Scenic spot introduction:
Guangzhou Nanhai Temple is a place where Chinese emperors of all dynasties worshiped the sea. It is the largest and most complete Tanhai Temple that has been preserved among the four sea temples in China. The Nanhai Temple was built in the 14th year of Emperor Kaihuang's reign in the Sui Dynasty (AD 594). Since the Sui and Tang Dynasties, emperors of all dynasties have sent officials to the Nanhai Temple to hold ceremonies. Chinese and foreign ships entering and leaving Guangzhou routinely go to the temple to worship the God of the South China Sea. , praying for safe travel and smooth sailing. It is a historical witness and important historical site of foreign trade exchanges, and is also one of the birthplaces of the ancient Maritime Silk Road. At the same time, it was also the place to watch the sunrise over the sea in ancient times. It was the first of the eight scenic spots in Yangcheng during the Song and Yuan Dynasties, "Fuxu Bathing in the Sun". A large number of literati and poets left precious inscriptions here, which is known as the "Southern Forest of Steles".Attractions distribution:
Nanhai Temple is located in Miaotou Village, Nangang Town, Huangpu District, covering an area of more than 30,000 square meters. On the central axis from south to north are the archway, Toumen, Yimen, ceremonial pavilion, main hall and Zhaoling Palace, with verandahs on both sides; there is a sun bathing pavilion on Zhangqiu hill in the southwest, and inside the pavilion stand Su Dongpo and Chen Baisha. There is a poem monument; there is a statue of Daxi Sikong in the east corridor.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 4A-level scenic spotScenic spot features:
Sightseeing, worship, history and culture, religion, monuments, sitesScenic spot map:
Transportation
Scenic spot location:
China>Guangdong Province>Guangzhou City>Huangpu District>Nangang Street
How to get there:
Bus route:
1. Bus: Take the B1, B1 Express, B26, B28, B29, B30, B31, Night 41, Night 73 buses, get off at Nanhai Temple Station, and walk along Dianchan West Road About 300 meters to Nanhai Temple (West Gate).
2. Subway: Take Metro Line 5 to Exit A of Wenchong Station, take B29, B30, or B31 at Wenchong Market Station to Nanhai Temple Station, and walk about 300 meters along Dianchang West Road to Nanhai The west gate of the temple.
Self-driving route: Tourists coming from Guangzhou Tianhe direction can take Huangpu East Road or Guangyuan Expressway east along Zhongshan Avenue, take the Fengle South exit, take Fengle Middle Road and turn left to Huangpu East Road You can go to Nanhai Temple.
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Tickets
Nanhai Temple ticket price:
Full ticket is 10 yuan
Children between 1.2 and 1.5 meters tall, minors aged 6 (excluding 6 years old) and 18 years old (including 18 years old), and full-time undergraduate students and below must hold their student ID cards , seniors aged 60-64 purchase a half ticket for 5 yuan with relevant valid documents.
Children under 6 years old (including 6 years old) or under 1.2 meters (inclusive of 1.2 meters) in height, active military personnel, honorary military personnel, disabled people and senior citizens over 65 years old are free of charge with relevant valid documents.
Scenic area opening hours:
09:00-16:30 every day
Travel Tips
travelling guideline:
Every year from the 11th to the 13th of February on the lunar calendar, it is "Bolo's Birthday", the birthday of the God of the South China Sea, and a lively temple fair will be held during the birthday.
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Shopping recommendations:
Boluo chicken, Boluo rice dumplings.
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