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A-Ma Temple (Ma Kok Miu)

West Mountainside of Mage, Macau, China
Ranked #14 of 133 attractions in Macau
4.0 of 5 stars 97 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
Traveler Description: The A-Ma Temple is located in the southeast part of the Macau Peninsula, a short distance away from the historic Macau city centre area.  It is the... more »
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Montreal, Canada
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117 reviews 117 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

You have both: you see something with history, you can think and you can take pictures... keep rspect towards those who pray/meditate. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

Took a taxi there. Went halfway up. Then turned around and went to the sailors museum close by. Two birds one stone. The temple is just another temple if you don't know the history . We spent 4 min there. Which was more than enough. More

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Phuket,
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

This is like one of the many chinese shrine/temple and this one is a goddess of the sea where all fisherman worship. This is the place where the name " Macau" originated. Way back many century, the first batch of Portugeuse came to the island and met the local who were worshipped the goddess in the temple. They, then, asked... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

next to the maritime museum which was closed at 5pm but looked interesting... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

Like: The Temple Dislike: Is not peaceful at all, too many tourists! More

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Singapore
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11 reviews 11 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

This Chinese temple is very popular among tourist & the locals. This is also the place where Macau got it name from. Try to go early to avoid the tourist crowds and take some time to explore the temple. More

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saranger
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150 reviews 150 reviews
Reviews in 52 cities Reviews in 52 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

Spent about 20 minutes walking around here last month. Kind of over-run with Mainland Chinese visitors, but it was still pretty neat to see. If it's crowded when you're there, wait for them to leave and it'll be better. Nice views from many places. More

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Portland, OR USA
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

I loved all the ornate statues inside the temple. If you speak Cantonese or find somebody to translate, you can get your fortune told. Behold the giant incense coils. More

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jakarta
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

like the area near seaside n have a great view from top of the temple More

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Hampshire
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012

not just for tourists, this temple was bustling with visitors paying respects, colour, smell and sights of a tradition/religion still strong. More

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