Putian Xianlianggang Tin Hau Ancestral Temple Travel Guide

Scenic spot introduction:

Putian Xianlianggang Tianhou Ancestral Temple is the birthplace of Mazu, the goddess of the straits, and is also one of the earliest Mazu temples. Not only has many traces of Mazu’s life been preserved here, but there are also a series of cultural relics, folk traditions, etc. It is not only a good place to visit historical ancient buildings, but also a physical display of folk beliefs. It has now become a place for Mazu temples around the world to pay homage to the ancestors and separate spirits, and for Mazu believers. A holy place to worship and pray for peace.

Attractions distribution:

The Tianhou Ancestral Temple is located in Gangli Village, Shanting Township, far away from the Mazu Ancestral Temple on Meizhou Island. It consists of two parts: the ancestral temple and the former residence, as well as many historical sites. The Tianhou Ancestral Temple consists of the mountain gate archway, the east and west gates, the worship pavilion, the main hall, the back hall, the left and right wing rooms, the left and right bell and drum towers, etc. It retains cultural relics such as the Mazu statue in the Song Dynasty, the stone inscriptions of Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty, the Shoufu Well, and the Bafeng Well. Mazu’s former residence is located next to the ancestral temple. It is an ancient Putian courtyard-style building. It has been restored and displayed with Mazu’s bedroom, brother and sister-in-law’s bedroom, loom room, pharmacy, etc. There is also a stone statue of Mazu on the mountain behind. In addition, there are three huge rocks on the coast of the ancestral temple, called "Three Pillars of Incense", which are guiding signs for ships to enter the port.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 2A-level scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Leisure, worship, folk culture, historic sites, former residence, religion