Guangzhou Nanhai God Temple | A place where emperors worshiped the sea.

| A place where emperors worshiped the sea. Located in China, the Nanhai God Temple is one of the most magnificent and well-preserved sea god temples in the country. It played a key role in promoting foreign trade and was one of the origins of the ancient Maritime Silk Road, witnessing the prosperous history of China's foreign exchanges. The ancient temple is located at the mouth of the Pearl River, where passing ships from China and abroad would worship the Nanhai God to pray for a safe and smooth voyage. Since the Sui and Tang Dynasties, emperors have sent officials to worship at the temple, leaving behind many precious inscriptions, earning the Nanhai God Temple the reputation of the "Southern Stele Forest." In addition, the annual "Boluo Birthday" celebration in the third lunar month, a traditional worship activity for the Nanhai God, has been officially listed as a national intangible cultural heritage. 📍 No. 22, Xuri Street, Moutou, Huangpu District, Guangzhou 🗺 🚇 Take Metro Line 13 to Nanhai God Temple Station, Exit C2, and walk 372 meters 🚶‍♀ to reach your destination! 🎈 Experience: 1⃣ The central axis runs from south to north, with the archway, first gate, ceremonial gate, ceremonial pavilion, main hall, and Zhaoling Palace, with corridors on both sides and some Lingnan-style buildings. Experience them in order. 2⃣ Be sure to check out the inscriptions left by officials sent by emperors to hold ceremonies at the Nanhai God Temple. 3⃣ The Bathing Sun Pavilion on the southwest Zhangqiu Hill is an ancient place to watch the sunrise over the sea. You can also climb up and take a look.