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Introduction: Sometimes, in a strange city, it is also a place of fun to walk around the quiet streets alone, silently feeling the quiet time there and all kinds of fresh things. Because it makes your boring life full of meaning and makes life contaminated with a trace of the city's fireworks.
"Since ancient times, no one will die, let your loyalty shine in history." Many people should have heard of the song " Crossing the Zero Dingyang " written by the patriotic poet Wen Tianxiang ! But what many people don’t know is that there is an extraordinary woman living opposite the vast Lingdingyang. She stood persistently on the high mountain, day after day, year after year, looking at the magnificent river surface, silently protecting those who went out to sea and sea.
This strange woman also has a very resounding name - Mazu. Of course, compared with Mazu, locals prefer to call her "Queen of Heaven". So in this issue, let us follow the footsteps of the long river of history, walk into Guangzhou, into Nansha, and see what kind of vicissitudes and past is hidden in the endless Lingding Ocean!
Nansha District , as the southernmost existence in Guangzhou, has too many legends and past. You should know that in the 1990s, this place was still desolate, and some people even called it the "Siberia" of Guangzhou. Compared with other areas in Guangzhou, the starting point of Nansha District is indeed much lower, but even so, the achievements that Nansha District has today cannot be underestimated. The past inconvenient transportation, the forgotten "small mountainous areas in the suburbs" have now become a "national-level new area", " free trade zone ", "Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao Geometric Center"... fully demonstrates the achievements and glory of Nansha District.
not only has achieved significant achievements in the economic field, but also in terms of cultural scenery, Nansha District is also a rare and good place to go. It was even once known as the back garden of the people of Guangzhou, and it can be regarded as the most primitive Lingnan rural atmosphere in Guangzhou. Here is the largest wetland park in Guangzhou, - Nansha Wetland Park, , the world's largest sunflower garden - Millions of sunflower garden, and a forest park with unique Danxia landform - Shiba Luohan Mountain Forest Park, , and... In the face of such Nansha, who can not be moved by it?
The largest Mazu Temple in Southeast Asia is known as the "No. 1 Palace of the Queen of Heaven in the World". In Nansha
, I once heard the old Guangzhou people say this: "The Northern Forbidden City, Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, and Nansha has a Heaven-Horse Harem." So someone might ask about Tianhou Harem? What kind of existence is this? Is it very famous? Tang Sir is not very clear whether he is famous or not, but the Tianhou Temple I learned is the largest Mazu Temple in the entire Southeast Asia, and it even has the reputation of "the No. 1 Palace in the World". For those fishermen who go out to sea from afar, this is the place where their souls are sustenance. The tall and majestic statue of Mazu also quietly looked at the turbulent sea surface, as if providing protection for those who went out to sea from afar.
As the saying goes, relying on the mountains to eat the mountains and relying on the water to eat water. For those living by the sea, making a living at the sea has become the choice of most people. And the dangers of the sea must be no longer needed! So in order to relieve the deep fear of the sea, stories and legends about the queen of heaven came into being, and the existence of the statue of Mazu that later spread all over the world.
As the area closest to the sea in Guangzhou, Nansha District naturally has people who want to make a living at sea, and there are still many such people. If you look at the various types of ships docked side by side at the Fisherman's Wharf, you will have a deep understanding of this. Under such circumstances, the existence of the Tianhou Harem seemed to be taken for granted.Especially the 14.5-meter-high statue of Mazu, which undoubtedly shows the grandeur of the Tianhou Palace. The distinctive architectural characteristics invisibly bring people a special sense of intimacy. It is no wonder that it has become the spiritual sustenance of countless people who go out to the sea.
On one side is the beautiful coastal scenery, and on the other side is the hustle and bustle of the city
Nansha Tianhou Temple, close to the Lingdingyang at the mouth of the Pearl River . It is surrounded by mountains and waters, and the buildings are stacked up in sequence according to the mountains. It can be said that the palace is brilliant and the pavilions are majestic. It combines the style of the Forbidden City with the majesty of the Nanjing Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, thus creating the "No. 1 Palace of the Queen of Heaven in the World" in front of us. Not only that, the Tianhou Palace Scenic Area also includes half of the Dajiao Mountain. The Dajiao Mountain Seaside Paradise at the foot of the mountain is directly connected to the sea, allowing you to climb high and look far and enjoy the majesty of the sea.
In fact, regarding Mazu culture, the original origin of the place of origin was not in Guangzhou, but from the folk myths and legends among Fujian. It was introduced from the Fujian-south area to the Lingnan area, and then formed a different cultural belief in "Sea God" in the coastal areas. According to legend, a long time ago, if those fishermen who went out to sea were called "Mazu" when they encountered a shipwreck, the god would come to save people at a speed of lightning. Of course, legends are just legends after all. For those who go out to sea from afar, this place is more like a place of spiritual sustenance, entrusting their desire for "life"!
The entire Tianhou Palace consists of the main hall, offering hall , bedroom hall, Nansha Tower, bell tower drum tower, release pool and so on. After entering the scenic area, the first thing that catches your eye is the tall Mazu stone statue located on the square. And there is actually another mystery about this stone statue. It is said that the stone statue is made up of 365 pieces of granite pieces, which also means that the queen can bless us to have good weather and rain for 365 days of the year, without illness or disaster. Continue north along the square and you will come to the "mountain gate" of Tianhou Palace, which is also the official entrance to Tianhou Palace. The ancient and heavy bell tower stands on both sides of the road, as if it is already waiting for your arrival. On the back mountain, there is a pagoda - Nanling Tower . Interested friends can also explore in depth! It is said that there are still a large number of historical relics there, telling the passing tourists an ancient and heavy history.
days of harem, as a majestic palace in Nansha District, it can be said to be a witness to the rise and fall of this area. It has an extremely painful historical past and a glorious current. It stands quietly on Dajiao Mountain, silently protecting the people. So if you have the chance, would you like to go to the Heavenly Palace to have a look? Everyone is welcome to leave comments.
