Mazu Temple

Mazu is a folk belief spread in the coastal areas of China, there are many Mazu temples around the world, Weizhou Island is the birthplace of Mazu culture, so Weizhou Island's Mazu Temple is regarded as the ancestor temple in this kind of temple. Mazu Temple is very close to the pier of Shangweizhou Island. It can be reached by bus No. 1, 2, and 3, which is a popular attraction. The statue of Mazu stands on the island, facing the sea, with a gentle and kind face. It is an eternal sea god and a symbol of peace. The soul of Mazu is everywhere. Personally feel that it is the most worthwhile humanistic landscape on Weizhou Island. The Mazu Temple Building Group is built on the mountain, from the mountain gate to the Yimen to the main hall, and more than 300 steps connect the buildings on both sides. The temple is spectacular, solemn, and there are many pilgrims. There is a huge Mazu stone sculpture statue on the top of the Zumiao Mountain, facing the sea, amiable, here is the best location overlooking the temple group under the mountain and the vast sea, the view is excellent. Behind the stone statue is a 30-group Mazu story group carving garden, each group carving tells a legend story. If you don't do enough homework, it is recommended to fight a tour guide. The ancestral temple ticket is 30 yuan, free entry before 6 am, and it is suitable for the viewing platform to the top of the mountain to shoot the sunrise. Tickets for Weizhou Island are 65 yuan. Many attractions also sell tickets separately, but Mazu Temple is included in the big ticket. To Weizhou Island, you can generally take Putian. After leaving the station, take the 32nd road to Panshi Bus Station and then take the bus to Wenjia Wharf and then take the ferry to Weizhou Island. There is a bus stop at the pier after going to the island. There are only 3 bus lines to Mazu Temple. You can choose the route according to where you still want to go. You can take the bus for free with the island ticket.

The Mazu Temple is also called the Pazhou Tianhou Palace, which is the temple of the Mazu. Pazhou Island has a long time to worship the Mazu, bless the return of relatives who go to sea safely, bless the island's wind and rain, there is a big banana tree in the temple, there is a fortune-telling inside, don't be routine.

Is there anyone outsiders who like Fujian more than me? Since 2000, I have been to Fujian, and I have liked this place more and more. One of the most impressive places I have been to is Weizhou Island.

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Fishermen who go to sea believe in Mazu, and the seaside city Mazu Temple is particularly spiritual.

The story of Mazu on Weizhou Island has been circulating for a long time, Mazu is also known as Sanma, Tianhou, Tianfei or the Virgin of the heavens. She is the highest god in the local area, and she is in charge of the heavenly palace, sea palace and island. She can shelter the people, exorcise evil and pray for blessings, and rely on people for blessings and disasters. Mazu Temple is located in the south bay port of Weizhou Island, built at the foot of the steep cliff mountain, surrounded by mountains and sea, the temple is plain, the cinnamon red glazed roof, the courtyard is solemn and solemn, and the incense is full. On major holidays, sea days and return days, local islanders worship Mazu with a grand ceremony, thank Mazu for protecting the island, protecting the well-being, and giving harvest.