The Tianhou Palace is situated at the foot of Dajiao Hill which was a military stronghold during the opium war. Newly opened, it is one of the most magnificent of its kind with a 14.5-metre tall statue of the Goddess of the Sea.

The statue is made from 365 pieces of granite, one for each day of the year, symbolizing protection of the region all year round. According to legend, she came from a fishing background during the Song Dynasty and died while trying to save others from drowning. The palace was built in memory of this brave act.

Features of Nansha Tianhou Palace in GuangZhou:

- This newly built architectural marvel is a must see on sightseeing tours to Guangzhou.

- This spectacular palace houses a wonderful statue of the goddess of the sea. – The statue measures upto 14.5-metres.

- The statue of the goddess of the sea is made of 365 pieces of granite symbolizing each day of the year.

- The statue is an embodiment of protection of the region throughout the year. Legend has it that the goddess belonged to a fishing background and she arrived during the Song dynasty and died while trying to save others from drowning.

- The Palace was built to commemorate this act of valor and courage.

- Tourists and locals can visit the Nansha Tianhou Palace in Guangzhou between 8 am and 17:30 pm.

Transportation

Take a bus to Nansha and at the terminus take a special route bus that departs every 5 minutes.

Price : 20 RMB