Travel Guide Meizhou Island 湄洲岛

The island, which stretches over 14 km 2, is the birthplace of Mazu, the goddess of the Sea. It houses the most important temple dedicated to divinity. This temple, called Meizhou Zumiao, would be the place where the little Mazu was born. Raise your eyes and you will see by far a very beautiful statue representing the goddess of the Sea (located on the island of Leizhou). The island of Meizhou attracts many pilgrims throughout the year. But the island is overcrowded on the 3rd day of the 3rd lunar month. This is the anniversary of the birth of Mazu. On that day, the whole island is in turmoil, incense burns and divinity is called. A day on the island is very pleasant, the place is green and restful. A nice walk under the sign of Zen…