A-Ma Temple Macau is a historical temple located on reclaimed Sao Lourenco, Macau. We offer complete A-Ma Temple Macau tour packages, destination best tour offers and travel deals and Destination holiday packages for family. A-Ma Temple Macau, situated on the southwest tip of the Macau Peninsula, is one of the oldest Taoist temples in Macau. A-Ma Temple Macau built in 1488, the temple is dedicated to Matsu, the goddess of seafarers and fishermen.

The name Macau is thought to be derived from the name of the temple. It is said that when the Portuguese sailors landed at the coast just outside the temple and asked the name of the place, the natives replied "A-Ma-Gau" (Bay of goddess A-Ma). The Portuguese then named the peninsula "Macau". The A-Ma Temple Macau was well described in ancient Chinese texts, as well as represented in paintings, related to Macao. A-Ma Temple Macau is also one of the first scenes photographed in Macao.

A-Ma Temple Macau consists of six main parts:Gate Pavilion, the Memorial Arch, the Prayer Hall, the Hall of Benevolence (the oldest part of the temple), the Hall of Guanyin, Zhengjiao Chanlin - Buddhist Pavilion.

Containing not only an ancient architectural complex, the A-Ma Temple Macau also possesses a measure of the rich and profound Chinese culture. A-Ma Temple Macau is worth your while to stay and enjoy the various poems and inscriptions carved on the stone along the cliff. Furthermore, each year, on the days of the birthday of Mazu and the Chinese New Year, many male and female disciples gather here. They burn lots of incense to pay homage and pray for good fortune.