Lady Xian's Hometown
冼太夫人故里
The hometown of Lady Xian, a leader of the Li people of Lingnan during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. Her tomb, temple, memorial hall and large bronze statue celebrate the veneration of Lady Xian.
Lady Xian was a leader of the Li people in Lingnan from the Northern and Southern Dynasties through the Sui dynasty. She was instrumental in preserving national unity and was granted the title Lady of Qiao. The “Lady Xian Veneration Tradition” is a national intangible cultural heritage. Her hometown is around Shandou in Diancheng Town, Dianbai District. The scenic area contains the tomb of Lady Xian of Qiao from the Sui dynasty, the Lady Xian Temple, a memorial hall and a large bronze statue. Folk worship and the annual “Nianli” festivities are lively. It is about 1 hour by car from Maoming city and can be combined with Boho Fishing Port on the same day.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Bohe Fishing Port
- Romantic Coast
- Fangji Island
- Shuidong Bay Ocean Park
- China's First Beach
- Yanjingling
- Genzi Tribute Lychee Garden
- Maoming Museum