Magang Tianhou Temple Introduction
According to historical records, Matsu, originally named Lin Moniang, sacrificed herself to save her father and brother from a storm while fishing at the age of 16, which ultimately led to her demise. It is said that her body drifted to the current Aokou in Matsu. Grateful for Lin Moniang's filial piety, the villagers of Matsu buried her in the spiritual site of Matsu Village's Matsu Temple. The most unique feature of Matsu Temple is the spirit cave of Matsu, referred to by locals as the "Flesh Spirit Cave." This temple is renovated approximately every 20 years, but it is said that Matsu has repeatedly revealed her divine presence, instructing that the stone coffin spirit cave should not be altered in any way. It wasn't until recent years that, in consideration of the many tourists, Matsu revealed her presence again, allowing the temple to cover the spirit cave with reinforced glass and surround it with stone-carved guardian dragons.
