Visit the Millennium Temple: Learn about Traditional Customs

The Nanhai Temple, located in Miaotou Village, Huangpu District, Guangzhou City, is a temple dedicated to the sea god Hongsheng. It was first built in the 14th year of Kaihuang in the Sui Dynasty, and has a history of more than 1,400 years. As the only intactly preserved temple of the sea god among the four major sea temples in China, the Temple of the South China Sea still retains a strong religious atmosphere. In ancient times, people would go to the Nanhai Temple to worship Hongsheng, the god of the sea, in order to pray for safe and smooth sailing at sea. In history, officials went to the Temple of the South Sea to worship on behalf of the emperor. Due to its profound historical heritage, the buildings in the Temple of the South Sea all have traditional characteristics. If you are interested in ancient attractions, don't miss the opportunity to visit the Nanhai Temple. #Guangzhou Attractions