Temple of Nüwa

Temple of Nüwa

The Temple of Nüwa is located at the intersection of Caodui Street and Ruins of St. Paul's Street. Its architecture resembles that of ordinary residential buildings. Originally, the temple’s main entrance faced Ruins of St. Paul's Street, but the open space in front of the temple today marks the site of the former shrine, as Caodui Street no longer exists there. The back of the temple was connected to a cloth shop that faced Caodui Street. In the winter of 1914, a fire broke out in the cloth shop and spread to the Temple of Nüwa, destroying the main hall and leaving only the side hall. After authorities cleared the disaster site, they did not allow the temple to be rebuilt and instead opened up a street. The Temple of Nüwa was left with only half of its structure. After repairs, a new entrance was created from the side, and Lüzu was added to the altar, renaming it "Lingyan Guan."

Legend has it that in ancient times, when the sky collapsed and the earth split, Nüwa smelted five-colored stones to repair the heavens. As a result, lovesick men and women throughout the ages came to pray to Goddess Nüwa to mend their "love sky." In the past, when Macau was bustling with floral splendor, many courtesans would visit to worship here, which once made the temple very popular.

Location: Intersection of Caodui Street and Ruins of St. Paul's Street, Macau

Transportation: Take bus routes 3, 4, 6, 8A, 18A, 19, 26A, 33, or N1A in Macau to get there