Putian, located on the eastern coast of Fujian Province, is the birthplace of Mazu, 'Goddess of Sea.' The Mazu Ancestral Temple at Meizhou Island is well-known and there are more than 200 million Mazu worshipe...Putian, located on the eastern coast of Fujian Province, is the birthplace of Mazu, 'Goddess of Sea.' The Mazu Ancestral Temple at Meizhou Island is well-known and there are more than 200 million Mazu worshipers all over the world. Every year, on the anniversaries of her birth and death, there would be a grand gathering of pilgrims at the temple.However, Mazu worshipping is not the only attraction Putian has to offer: there are more than 250 scenic spots in the region.展开更多
文摘Putian, located on the eastern coast of Fujian Province, is the birthplace of Mazu, 'Goddess of Sea.' The Mazu Ancestral Temple at Meizhou Island is well-known and there are more than 200 million Mazu worshipers all over the world. Every year, on the anniversaries of her birth and death, there would be a grand gathering of pilgrims at the temple.However, Mazu worshipping is not the only attraction Putian has to offer: there are more than 250 scenic spots in the region.
