Guangzhou Nansha Tianhou Temple Travel Guide

Scenic spot introduction:

The Tianhou Temple in Nansha, Guangzhou is known as the "No. 1 Palace of the Queen of Heaven". It is the largest Mazu temple in Southeast Asia and the largest of its kind in the world today. Tin Hau Temple, also called Mazu Temple, was built to commemorate the sea goddess Lin Mo. She is the sea god worshiped by the people. Fishermen and passenger ships going out to sea will come to worship, so the incense is extremely strong.
Nansha, where Tianhou Temple is located, is the only place in Guangzhou where you can see the sea. The natural scenery at the right time and place attracts a large number of tourists. Tianhou Temple combines the style of the Forbidden City in Beijing and the pavilions of Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing. It is solemn and solemn, and has the style of a palace. Surrounded by whirling green trees, clinging willows, blooming flowers, and dancing butterflies, it is a peaceful scene; while the smoke curls up in the hall, being there gives you an otherworldly feeling. Climb the towering Nanling Tower or the elegant small mountain pavilion. The warm sun, clear smoke and cool breeze are particularly comfortable.

Attractions distribution:

Nansha Tianhou Temple is located at No. 88 Tianhou Road, at the southeastern foot of Dajiao Mountain, covering an area of 100 hectares. The temple architecture is in the palace style of the Qing Dynasty. There is a 14.5-meter statue of Tianhou in the Tianhou Palace Square. There are archways, mountain gates, bell towers and drum towers, stele pavilions, Xian Hall, Linghui Tower, Jiaying Pavilion, main hall, sleeping hall, etc. built on the mountain. Building, there is also a Nanling Tower on the back mountain. In addition, there are several Dajiaoshan forts left in the scenic area, which stand guard with the Shajiao fort in Dongguan. They are relics of the Opium War.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A-level scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Leisure, sightseeing, pilgrimage, sea watching, religion, architecture, seaside

Attraction Address

Nansha District

Travel Guide

travelling guideline:

1. After visiting the Tianhou Temple, you can go to the nearby Nansha Shijiuyong Aquatic Products Trade Market. This is a comprehensive collection of Nansha seafood. Sea bass, conger eels, horsehead, bamboo shoots, abalone and other species are very popular.

2. Next to the entrance of Thean Hou Temple is the Pearl River estuary. You can see the sea. There is also a beach park and Fok Ying Tung Memorial Hall. You can consider visiting them together. Further ahead is the Marina Park, which is very beautiful and you can also go there. Take a walk.

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Shopping recommendations:

Statues and other worship supplies.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Guangdong Province>Guangzhou City>Nansha District

How to get there:

Bus route: Get off at Jinzhou Station of Metro Line 4 and transfer to South Road 4 or South 54 and get off at the east gate of Tianhou Temple.

Self-driving route: Leave Nansha Port Expressway and Wanfo Expressway from the Nansha exit and drive along Yingdong Avenue → Gangqian Avenue South → Tianhou Road.