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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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