Xiamen Trip Overview
This tour will take you to Meizhou Island which is known for being the birthplace of the goddess Matsu. Mazu is a very important and historic figure in Putian’s people’s heart. In Fujian, people here usually worships Godness Matsu instead of other gods or goddesses. Explore South Shaolin Temple where you can see the sparse remains of an ancient South Shaolin Temple and immerse yourself in the tranquil spirituality of this magical and fascinating place.
Additional Info
Duration: 7 to 9 hours
Starts: Xiamen, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Xiamen, Fujian, China
This tour will take you to Meizhou Island which is known for being the birthplace of the goddess Matsu. Mazu is a very important and historic figure in Putian’s people’s heart. In Fujian, people here usually worships Godness Matsu instead of other gods or goddesses. Explore South Shaolin Temple where you can see the sparse remains of an ancient South Shaolin Temple and immerse yourself in the tranquil spirituality of this magical and fascinating place.
Itinerary
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Stop At: South Shaolin Temple, Jiulianshanlin Village, Xitianwei Town, Licheng District, Putian 351133 China
Your guide and driver will pick you up in your hotel lobby at your chosen departure time and drive about 2.5 hours to Putian. You will visit South Shaolin Temple first.the Southern Shaolin Temple was built in the first year of Yongding of Chen in the Southern Dynasties (A.D. 557), only 61 years late than Songshan Shaolin Temple. The temple was burned down once by the Qing Regime during the reign of the Qing Emperor Kangxi. Major scenic spots include: the Southern Shaolin Temple, cultural relic exhibition hall, The Juyi Hall of Tiandi Uprising Group, Honghua Pavilion, Nine-Lotus Rock, One-Finger-Zen Stone, Purple Cloud Stone and Jiuhua-Diecui etc.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Meizhou Island, No.1588 Meizhou Avenue, Xiuyu District, Putian 351200 China
Then come to Wenjia Wharf and then take a ferry to board Meizhou Island. Upon your arrival, you will reach the Meizhou Ancestral Temple of Goddess Matsu first. Mazu temple is one of the places you have to go when you’re traveling in Fujian. Mazu is a very important and historic figure in Putian’s people’s heart. In Fujian, it usually worships Godness Matsu instead of other gods or goddesses. Meizhou Ancestral Temple of Goddess Matsu was originally built in 987 during the Northern Song Dynasty. There are many prayers coming and spending much of their time in prayer and supplication. Then head to Mazu Cultural Park is quite closed to the Ancestral Temple. On the top of the mountain in the park stands a huge stone statue in 14 meters high, as well as a stone carvings and temple building complex. If you take a boat and watch them from far away, these buildings and carvings kind of look like “the Potala Palace on the sea”, very magnificent. The Meizhou Ancestral Temple of Goddess Matsu and the Cultural Park are all sited in the northern part of the island, so you can visit them both together. The other major tourism items of the island include: the Tide Music of Meizhou Island, Erwei Holy Stone Park and Jiubaolan Golden Beach etc. If you have enough time, you can also visit some of them (own expense) . Then your private driver will drive you back to your hotel safely.
Duration: 2 hours
