2014-October-14
Ancient Canal Town – Tai’erzhuang
Tianhou (Heavenly Queen) Palace:
Tianhou Palace was once the ancestral hall of a businessman named Chen from Fujian Province and was later rebuilt to memorialize Mazu, the Chinese goddess of the sea. These days, the grandiose show “Emperor Qianlong visits Tai’erzhuang” is performed daily on the forecourt of the palace, which forms a beautiful backdrop to the story.
Yujia Pier:
The ancient mooring point was established in the late Ming Dynasty. Today, it is a private harbor for loading and unloading cargo, but its history can be traced back 400 years; its preservation is remarkable.
Tai’erzhuang’s landscape blends elements of both Chinese and Western cultures.