Kelenteng Xiang Ma
Kelenteng Xian Ma
A historic Chinese temple in Makassar's Chinatown, dedicated to Mazu and Guanyin, with active worship and finely painted roof decorations.
Xiang Ma Temple, also known as Tianhou Temple, stands in the Chinatown area along Jalan Sulawesi in Makassar. It is said to have been founded in the 18th century and enshrines Mazu, Guanyin, and other deities, with finely detailed roof paintings and carvings. The surrounding old Chinese neighborhood has traditional medicine shops, grocery stores, and local Chinese snacks, and you can sample Makassar-style Chinese noodles along the way. Please do not photograph worshippers without permission. The temple is about a 15-minute walk from Fort Rotterdam.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Makassar City Museum
- Fort Rotterdam
- Tomb of Prince Diponegoro
- Mandala Monument
- Losari Beach
- 99 Domes Mosque
- Paotere Harbour
- Trans Studio Makassar