1255h (MO TIME)
It is a relative short distance from the Macau Tower. The taxi meter only jumped twice. A-Ma Temple already existed before the city of Macau came into being. It was constructed in the year of 1488 of the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644) to commemorate Ma-zu, the sacred sea goddess who blesses the fisherman of Macau.
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One of the prayer halls. The place was really very crowded.
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There is this tree beside the prayer hall where couples can write their names and tie it here. By doing so, it is believed that they will be loving for a long time.
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A small counter selling souvenirs and amulets within the temple.
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To the right of the counter is a Buddhist Hall which was designed tastefully in regard to size and architectural style of the main hall.
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The main prayer hall of the Buddhist wing.
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Names of students who hope to achieve good results in the exams are placed here.
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Steps going up the A-Ma temple.
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