Tin Hau Temple was built in about 1785. The Temple is dedicated to Goddess Tin Hau. The Temple of Tin Hau is the oldest temple of Taipa and hence many historical relics have been preserved here. Built in the Qian Long Reign, the main palace is dedicated to the Empress, with a lot of cultural relics inside.
The Tin Hau–which means Heavenly Empress–Temple is located close to the Museum of Taipa and Coloane History. The temple underwent a restoration in the mid-19th century after a tragic incident involving sea pirates that invaded the Taipa area. Several people were injured and got killed while fighting the pirates. The family of the dead then used the government’s and the rich locals’ donations to rebuild the temple in honor of their family members.
The temple is composed of a front hall, atrium, and main hall. Its interior is heavily stained by smoke from burning incenses and joss-sticks over years that make light penetration weak. The temple houses many noteworthy objects, like a model of a traditional dragon boat.
Opening hours: Daily, 9:00am–6:00pm
Also read: Your Ultimate Guide to Macau’s Most Beautiful Temples
