Mazu Spirit🧧

Exploring Putian? Don’t miss the legendary Ancestral Mazu Temple of Meizhou 🇨🇳⚓ – this is where Mazu worship all began, and the spiritual vibes are seriously next-level!

Top Spot to Visit:
- Ancestral Mazu Temple of Meizhou
Address: Xiuyu, Putian, China
Hours: 08:30–17:30 daily (last entry 17:30)
Admission: ¥90.
This is THE first Mazu temple, making it a pilgrimage must for anyone curious about Chinese sea goddess culture. Plan to spend a couple of hours wandering the historic halls, lighting incense, and soaking up sea breezes. You’ll find intricate statues, centuries-old relics, and epic photo ops everywhere 📸.

Practical Tips:
- Arrive early to beat bus tour crowds and enjoy a quieter atmosphere.
- Bring cash for tickets and temple offerings—mobile payment acceptance can be spotty.
- Ferries to Meizhou Island leave regularly from the Mawei or Wenjia Port. Buy tickets onsite (ferries run every 30 min, but weekends fill up!).

Getting Around:
Taxis are convenient in Putian, but local buses also go to the ferry docks. Once on Meizhou Island, walking or short minibus rides will get you to all the main sights.

Eat & Drink:
Don’t skip Putian’s local seafood! Try island-fresh oysters or razor clams at small spots near the docks for a real taste of the region.

Travel Notes:
- Best weather: spring or autumn for mild temps and less rain.
- No visa needed for most foreigners transiting less than 72 hours, but check your own situation!

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