The Fujian Assembly Hall, also known as the Tianhou Palace, was constructed using bricks, tiles, wood, and stones meticulously selected from the Quanzhou region of Fujian. Skilled craftsmen would carve and paint these materials on-site before transporting them to Yantai. The hall began construction in 1884, taking 22 years to complete, and was acclaimed as the ‘First Project of Eastern Shandong.’ It is the only temple in the north with a southern Fujian architectural style.
The Assembly Hall served as a place for Fujian merchants to negotiate trade and worship Mazu. The architectural style is rich in southern Fujian characteristics, and its carving art integrates Eastern and Western cultures with northern and southern styles, making it truly unique. Particularly astonishing is that every piece of wood in the entire mountain gate and main hall is carved, and each carving is exquisitely beautiful. The flower baskets and lotus beads hanging under the beams of the mountain gate are beautifully shaped and gilded, making it a veritable exhibition hall of carved artworks. Opening hours: November 1st to April 30th, Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00-11:30, 13:00-16:30; May 1st to October 31st, Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00-11:30, 13:30-17:00. The hall is closed on Mondays throughout the year and on Chinese New Year’s Eve and the first day of the Lunar New Year. Specific business hours are subject to the daily opening status.Fujian Assembly Hall
The Fujian Assembly Hall, also known as the Tianhou Palace, was constructed using bricks, tiles, woo[...]
