Nanhai God Temple
南海神庙
A temple to the Sea God first built in the Sui dynasty. It is the only one of China's four ancient Sea God temples that remains intact, and it is a historic site of the Maritime Silk Road.
The Nanhai God Temple, also known as Temple of Boluo, is in Tougang Village, Huangpu District. It was first built in the 14th year of the Kaihuang reign of the Sui dynasty (594 CE). It was a place where emperors sent officials to worship the God of the South Sea. It is the only one of China's four ancient Sea God temples that remains fully intact. The temple holds stone inscriptions from different dynasties, including inscriptions by Su Shi and Han Yu. From Yuri Pavilion on Zhangqiu Hill, you can gaze far across the Pearl River. Each year on the second day of the second lunar month, the thousand-year Boluo Festival draws enormous crowds. Entry costs about 5 yuan. Take Metro Line 13 to Nanhai God Temple Station, and you can visit it together with the Huangpu Ancient Port.
Opening hours
08:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Former Site of Whampoa Military Academy
- Lingnan Impression Park
- Lotus Hill (Lianhuashan)
- Huangpu Ancient Port & Village
- Yuyin Shanfang Garden
- Xiaozhou Village
- Haizhu National Wetland Park
- South China National Botanical Garden