This article was originally published on February 18, 2011, in the Shenzhen Daily.
The information was accurate at that time, and may be outdated now. Use with caution.
The information was accurate at that time, and may be outdated now. Use with caution.
The fire-engine red New Guaynin Temple in Pingshan, Xili |
Guanyin Temple, Pingshan Village
The main gate of Pingshan Village |
The "Eight Immortals Cross the Sea" on the tiles of a crossbeam in New Guanyin Temple |
Longmu Temple, Liuxian Dong Village
Longmu Temple in Liuxian Dong Village, Xili; note the incinerator to the right |
Next, head west on Liuxian Boulevard to where it meets the Nanguang Expressway overhead. Just to the right (north) on Tongle Road is a playground, behind which is a small temple dedicated to Longmu, or "Dragon Mother." The legend says over 2,000 years ago in Guangdong she raised five baby snakes who grew up to be dragons. She is now venerated as a patron of parents and children.
The temple is just one building, with a covered platform to the Earth God out front. The main building contains a small Guanyin and Cai Shen in addition to Longmu herself. Fine tile images also grace the walls, and a small well is found outside.
These two make the trip out to Xili worthwhile.
GPS Info:
- Guanyin, Pingshan = 22.5843, 113.9676
- Longmu, Liuxian = 22.5822, 113.9302
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