Xia Hai-City God Temple is more than a century old and houses several local deities, one of which is said to be a god of love, but you’ll only need three incense sticks, according to a sign outside that is in three languages; Chinese, English and Japanese. The temple may be modest in size but you’ll be in awe by its golden interior and many statues for worshipping.
Besides paying respects to the City God Xia Hai, who has a long beard and colourful regalia, you can also pay respects to his wife, his guards and Buddha, each at their respective altars. There are also signs explaining what each deity will bless you with, which is comforting since I would rather know what I may get myself into.
The temple may not look it but it’s a place to visit for people who wish to be lucky in love. The god of love I mentioned before is named Yue Lao, whose 43cm statue stands on the…
