Taipa Temples

Taipa Temples: Kun Iam Temple

Taipa Temples: Kun Iam Temple

The Goddess of Mercy, Kun Iam, is said to have had an epiphany in the caves at the present day temple. 

Taipa Temples: Kun Iam Temple altar

To mark the occasion, locals placed her idol there, which turned the site into an area of mass pilgrimage. 

Kun Iam Temple outside

A temple was then built in 1871, and reconstructed in 1876 after being severely damaged by a typhoon in 1874. 

Kun Iam Temple altar and firecrackers

Located by Altira Macau, Kun Iam Temple is rarely visited by tourists visiting Macau.

Location: Estrada Nordeste da Taipa

Taipa Temples: Poi Tai Un Monastery

Taipa Temples: Poi Tai Un Monastery

Pou Tai Un Monastery is not only the largest temple in Taipa and Coloane, but also the most picturesque. 

Taipa Temples: Poi Tai Un Monastery altar

Originally built in the 19th Century by Buddhist monks, the current architecture dates back to 1972.

Taipa Temples: Poi Tai Un Monastery temple building

The temple is also home to a vegetarian restaurant.

Taipa Temples: Poi Tai Un Monastery outside statue

Location: Rua do Minho

Taipa Temple Locations

Follow the link for temples in Coloane Village!

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