Meilin Tianhou Temple

Meilin Tianhou Temple

Meilin Tianhou Temple is a cultural heritage site protected at the provincial level in Fujian Province.

Meilin Tianhou Temple

Era: Qing Dynasty

Location: North bank of Meixi River, Meilin Village, Mein Town, Nanjing County

Introduction: Originally built during the Chongzhen era of the Ming Dynasty (1628–1644), with renovations in subsequent dynasties. It faces southwest and is situated northeast, consisting of a front hall and a rear hall, covering a total area of approximately 1,500 square meters. The front hall is a single-story brick-and-wood structure dedicated to Guan Yu, commonly known as the “Martial Temple”; the rear hall is a two-story pavilion-style building with hanging gables, with the ground floor housing statues of Baosheng Dadi and Guanyin Bodhisattva, and the second floor dedicated to Mazu.

Protected area: Extending 30 meters outward from all sides of the building.

In 2009, Meilin Tianhou Temple was designated as part of the seventh batch of provincial-level cultural heritage sites by the People's Government of Fujian Province.

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Further reading:

· Seventh Batch of Provincial Cultural Heritage Sites in Fujian Province