Mage Temple, Fusaiji Temple and Lianfeng Temple are also called the three major temples in Macau. Mage Temple is the first of the three major temples and one of the famous oriental temples in Macao. Mage Temple, formerly known as Mazu Pavilion, is also known as Zhengjue Zen Forest, Haijue Temple, Mazu Tempel and Tianhou Temple. Located at the foot of Mazu Mountain at the southern tip of Macao Peninsula, it was built in the first year of Hongzhi in Ming Dynasty (AD 1488).
The Master Temple is surrounded by mountains and seas, cliffs and towering ancient trees. A pair of stone lions at the entrance of the temple are said to be masterpieces of the Qing Dynasty 300 years ago. The main buildings in the temple are Daxiong Hall, Shidian Hall, Hong Ren Hall and Guanyin Pavilion. The four halls are connected by stone steps and a winding path. On the rocks on both sides of the winding path, there are cliff stone carvings inscribed by celebrities, politicians or literati. In the yard, there is a huge stone named "Sea Ship Stone" with an ancient sea ship carved on it. On the mast of the ship, there is a banner that says "benefit the great river". This is a happy picture of "smooth sailing". The stone tablet in the temple is engraved with the words commemorating the 500th anniversary of the construction of the Master Temple.
The incense in the Master's Temple is always on, especially on the Lunar New Year's Eve and the birthday of "Tianhou" on March 23rd. At this time, the purple smoke on the mage temple is like auspicious clouds, which is one of the eight scenic spots in Macao.