Tin Hau Temple

After escaping the pushy merchants at the jade market, Larry and I wandered into the Tin Hau Temple.

Tin Hau is the Goddess of Seafarers, and the main altar is dedicated to her. According to the sign out front, other shrines throughout the temple are dedicated to “the local earth gods.”

The scent of sandalwood lingered on our clothing after our visit here. As you can see, coils of incense burn overhead throughout the temple.Read more