Temple of Nanhai God (a.k.a. Pippala Temple), Guangzhou, China

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The Temple of Nanhai God, or the Temple of the God of Southern Seas, lies about 16 km to the east of metropolitan Guangzhou. It used to be quite remote and inaccessible to the residents from the city. With the new transportation infrastructures, especially the new BRT lines along Zhongshan Avenue, however, the temple has returned to its original glory and has become one of the traditional places of worship for the citizens of Guangzhou again.

In fact, it is so convenient now that Flying can hop onto one of the BRT lines from a stop 15 minutes’ walk from home on the south edge of old Guangzhou and get to the temple with just 2 yuan (about US$0.31), using the BRT system alone.

南海神庙又俗称“波罗庙”。她位于广州市东郊，离市区约16公里，本来是一个交通不便的地方。自从广州市区外扩，把原来的萝岗县合并为萝岗区后，公交系统也迅猛地发展起来了。特别是广州BRT（快速公交）开通以来，神庙更是得以回复了昔日的风光，成为市民举办传统庆典的理想地点。

事实上，Flying从位于老广州南缘的家里出发，在离家15分钟的BRT站上车，只需区区两块钱（人民币，约合31美分）就可以到达南海神庙了。

Transmission towers near Huangpu Electric Power Plant (in the background there is one of the cable towers of Huangpu Bridge)
The “Pippala Panorama” screen wall welcomes each visitor

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Yuri Pavilion on top of Zhangqiu Hill to the west of temple site
A giant red sandalwood tree (Adenanthera pavonina, a.k.a. “Xiangsi Pea” or “Love Pea” in Chinese) on the slope of Zhangqiu Hill
The statue of the famous Daxisikong, or “Dharsi, the Minister of Works,” which is the only one of its kind in all China
The landmark “May the Sea Be Calm” archway in front of Pippala Temple
Fuxu Ancient Dock

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Fishermen at work in Miaotou Village
Come have a doggy bath (Miaotou Village)