Nanfang'ao Nanten Temple (Ma Zu) Introduction
The residents of Nanfang'ao earn their living through fishing, enduring the hardships of life at sea and battling against the turbulent waves. To pray for favorable weather and abundant harvests, many households worship Mazu, seeking safety and peace. Completed in 1956, Nantian Temple serves as the center of local faith and as a spiritual solace for fishermen. On the first floor, five statues of Mazu from Meizhou are enshrined, while the second floor features a jade Mazu, crafted from rare giant green jade by Hualien stone masters Liu Wanzhi and Ye Shuangbao. The top floor houses the world's largest pure gold statue of Mazu, weighing 200 kilograms, which has brought fame to Nantian Temple and attracted many worshippers. Visiting Nantian Temple offers not only the chance to pay homage but also the opportunity to feel the local people's gratitude towards Mazu.
