Fengshan Park (Fengshan Mazu)
The stone statue of Mazu built atop Fengshan Mountain stands 16.83 m tall and weighs 1,000 tonnes. It was carved from 468 pieces of high-quality granite sourced from Putian, Fujian, the hometown of Mazu. Beside the statue are the engraved characters “天后圣母” (Heavenly Goddess Mother), inscribed by the renowned Chinese writer Bing Xin. The park includes the Fengyi Terrace Exhibition Hall, which displays the folk customs of Shanwei fishermen; the Hailufeng Opera Mask Garden, showcasing the masks of China’s rare opera genres—Zhengzi Opera, Baizi Opera, and Xiqin Opera; the Mazu Sacred Traces Art Museum, which exhibits moving stories and beautiful legends from Mazu’s life; as well as entertainment and sightseeing spots such as the Dinosaur World Garden, the Twelve Zodiac Garden, and the Children’s Playground.
Address: Southeastern part of Shanwei City, Guangdong Province
Recommended visiting time: 0.5–1 day
Official website: http://www.swfszm.com
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