Lin Fung Temple

Lin Fung Temple in Macau, China is third most ancient among the temples in Macau. Originally built in 1592, the temple is restored regularly. The current structure dates back to 1876. Lin Fung Temple is dedicated to Kun Iam, and this goddess of mercy stands on an alter with comprehensive and meticulous captions and carvings.
Lin Fung Temple in Macau, China is also known as the temple of Lotus. The temple has an excellent facade carved with elaborate clay bas-relief used in the 19th century China. The façade contains depictions on historical and mythological figures. The Stone lions act as the sentinels at the entrance. The statue of Tin Hau, inside a hall, stands on a pedestal flanked by the protector generals. Further is a courtyard festooned with a frieze of fighting dragons, a lotus pond and superior iron brazier. Aside the pedestal is the shrine of Kwan Tai. The ceiling is a predominant example of the use of black beams along with exposed white tiles structure.

Lin Fung Temple in Macau, China, historically served as a boarding house for Mandarins or government officials coming to Macau. It was the very temple, from where the edicts to stop opium trade in China were declared. The present building contains many architectural specimen of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) of mainland China. A number of palaces like Tianhou Palace, Kwan-yin palace, Emperor Wu Palace, Renshou Palace, Yiling Palace, Shennong Palace, Juyong Palace, and Doumu Palace are located withion the temple premises.

In front of Lin Fung Temple in Macau, China is airy square bounded by stone enclosures. The square is known for a number of ancient trees with thick leaves. A small decorated garden is at the rear the temple. It also houses the memorial of Lin Zexu, the hero of opium war.

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