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Meizhou Island Mazu Ancestral Temple

湄洲妈祖祖庙
📍 Putian 🛕 Religious 🎟️ Entry 65 yuan.

ℹ️ About

The ancestral temple of more than five thousand Mazu sea-goddess temples worldwide, on Meizhou Island where she is said to have been born. It includes the Tianhou Palace, Chaotian Hall and Song-style bell and drum towers, and draws pilgrims from Fujian, Taiwan and South-East Asia.

🎟️ Visit info

🎟️ Ticket priceEntry 65 yuan.
🕐 Opening hours07:30-17:20 year round (winter times per the site's notices).
📞 Phone+86-594-7899999
🌐 Websitewww.mzumiao.com

📍 Address

1588 Meizhou Avenue, Xiuyu District, Putian, Fujian
Address in Chinese (for taxis): 福建省莆田市秀屿区湄洲大道1588号
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🚇 How to reach

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Bus

From Putian bus station to Wenjia Wharf, then a ferry to Meizhou Island.

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From the city centre

About 42 km (straight-line) from the centre of Putian.

🖼️ Photo album

Meizhou Island Mazu Ancestral Temple
Meizhou Island Mazu Ancestral Temple
Meizhou Island Mazu Ancestral Temple
Meizhou Island Mazu Ancestral Temple
Meizhou Island Mazu Ancestral Temple
Meizhou Island Mazu Ancestral Temple
Meizhou Island Mazu Ancestral Temple
Meizhou Island Mazu Ancestral Temple
Meizhou Island Mazu Ancestral Temple
Meizhou Island Mazu Ancestral Temple
Meizhou Island Mazu Ancestral Temple
Meizhou Island Mazu Ancestral Temple

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