Is Nansha Tianhou Palace Mazu?

1 What is the origin and story with Nansha Tianhou Palace? 2. Is Nansha Tianhou Palace open now? 3. How long did you play in Nansha Tianhou Palace? What are the origins and stories of Nansha Tianhou Palace? Nansha Tianhou Palace was built in the Ming Dynasty and rebuilt during the reign of Emperor Qianlong in Qing Dynasty. Later, it was renamed Yuan Jun Ancient Temple, formerly known as Tian Fei Temple, and was dedicated to Tianhou Niangniang. It was destroyed when Japan invaded China in AD 1940. From 65438 to 0995, Henry Fok, a famous industrialist in Hong Kong, donated money to rebuild Tianhou Palace.

Mazu, surnamed Lin, was named "Mo" because she didn't smell or cry from birth to the full moon. From Song Dynasty to the middle of Ming Dynasty, people called her "psychic goddess" or "Meizhou goddess". Since the middle of the Ming Dynasty, people have affectionately called her "mother". Later, Fujian immigrants who went to Taiwan Province Province further called her "Mazu", meaning "ancestor" of her mother. Nowadays, the folk simple surname "Mazu" has been deeply rooted in people's hearts and is generally accepted by people. According to the data, there are about 1 100 million people who believe in Tianhou Palace in the world today, and more than 20 countries and regions have built Tianhou Palace, which shows its far-reaching influence.

Mazu costume legend: In order to show respect for Mazu and seek to protect the safety of their families, women in Meizhou Island and nearby coastal areas in Putian often wear blue shirts and trousers, with red on the top and black or blue on the bottom. It is said that Mazu likes to wear scarlet clothes to save the shipwreck at sea. This kind of special clothing is called "Mazu clothing".

Is Nansha Tianhou Palace open now? Nansha Tianhou Palace is open all year round: 08:30- 17:00 (latest 17:00).

Location of Nansha Tianhou Palace: south of Dajiaoshan, Nansha District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province.

Public transportation lines

1, Guangzhou Metro Line 4 goes to the passenger port subway station, walks to Nanshawan, and takes a sightseeing battery car to Tianhou Palace tourist scenic spot.

2. Take bus 18 and bus/5 on Guangzhou Metro Line 4 to Jinzhou subway station to Nanshawan, and take the sightseeing battery car to Tianhou Palace.

3. Panyu Square-take bus No.54 to the East Gate of Tianhou Palace-walk to Tianhou Palace.

Nansha Tianhou Palace opens.

Nansha Tianhou Palace is the largest Mazu Tempel in Southeast Asia. It is close to Lingdingyang at the mouth of the Pearl River. It is located at the southern foot of Dajiao Mountain, near the mountain and the sea. The buildings are layered, symmetrically distributed and magnificent. In the center of Tin Hau Square, stands a retrospective exhibition of the sea god Maureen.

Tianhou Palace, or Mazu Tempel, was built in the Ming Dynasty more than 600 years ago. Mazu is a goddess believed by many people along the coast. This direction is the Pearl River Estuary, where the Pearl River gathers and then flows all the way to the sea. It is also the only sea passage leading to the sea in Guangzhou.

It combines the style of the Forbidden City in Beijing and the imposing manner of Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing, and its scale is the largest of its kind in the world today. It is known as "the first palace in the world" and the largest Mazu Tempel in Southeast Asia!

Many people come to worship in Tianhou Palace every day. In addition, the architecture of Tianhou Palace is also a must. From the first sight, I was completely attracted. Tianhou Palace has exquisite architectural design, tile cornices, colorful, very Minnan characteristics!

How long will Nansha Tianhou Palace play? Nansha Tianhou Palace is an ancient architectural complex with a long history and profound cultural heritage in Nansha Tianhou Palace, Nansha District, Guangzhou. It is one of the largest and highest-ranking Tianhou Palace in the Pearl River Delta region of China, and it is also an important landmark of the Maritime Silk Road.

The time of playing in Nansha Tianhou Palace varies from person to person. It is recommended to reserve at least two hours. During this period, visitors can appreciate the architectural style and cultural connotation of Tianhou Palace. Nansha Tianhou Palace consists of buildings with three entrances and three courtyards. Most buildings are mainly red and gold, which has the characteristics of traditional buildings in China. Exquisite carvings and paintings are impressive. In addition, there are many cultural exhibitions in Nansha Tianhou Palace, such as glazed tile art, ceramic art, wood carving art and so on. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery and understand the essence and historical background of traditional culture at the Tianhou Palace in Nansha.

In addition, there are different temple fairs and festivals in Nansha Tianhou Temple, such as Lantern Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival and ancestor worship in Tomb-Sweeping Day. So that tourists can experience traditional culture and participate in local folk activities.

To sum up, it is suggested to arrange at least two hours to visit Nansha Tianhou Palace, so as to better appreciate the style of ancient buildings and understand the profoundness of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area culture.