Nantou Temple (Nantian Temple) Introduction
Nanfang'ao residents rely on fishing for a living, enduring the hardships of life at sea and battling the turbulent waves. To pray for favorable weather and abundant harvests, many households worship Mazu for safety. Completed in 1956, Nantian Temple serves as the local center of faith and a spiritual support for fishermen. The first floor houses five statues of Mazu from Meizhou Island, while the second floor features a unique jade statue of Mazu, crafted from rare giant green jade by the Hualien stone sculpture masters Liu Wanzhi and Ye Shuangbao. The third floor boasts the world's largest pure gold Mazu statue, weighing 200 kilograms, which has helped to establish the name of Nantian Temple and attract many pilgrims. Visiting Nantian Temple is not only about worshiping the deity and observing the temple but also experiencing the locals' deep appreciation for Mazu.
