Mazu Statue
媽祖巨神像
A standing granite statue of Mazu about 28.8 meters tall, facing the Taiwan Strait. It is the centerpiece of the Matsu Religious and Cultural Park.
The Mazu Giant Statue sits on a hillside in the Matsu Religious and Cultural Park on Nangan. Completed in 2009, it is built from hundreds of granite blocks and stands about 28.8 meters tall. It is said to symbolize the 26th parallel north, near where the Matsu Islands are located, and it is considered one of the tallest stone statues of Mazu in the world. The park has trails and observation platforms overlooking Matsu Harbor and the sea. The light is best at sunset. It is open all day and admission is free. From the Mazu Temple in Magang, the walk up the hill takes about 10 minutes.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Magang Tianhou Temple
- Jinsha Village
- Yuntai Mountain
- Iron Fort
- Matsu Folklore Culture Museum
- Beihai Tunnel (Nangan)
- Dahan Stronghold
- Zhenge Daidan Memorial Park