From March 10 to March 14, Huangpu District, Guangzhou will host the Boluodan Temple Fair at the Nanhai God Temple, Guangzhou Maritime Museum, and the surrounding venues. Nearly a hundred distinctive activities will be brought together, presenting residents and tourists with a cultural feast that can be experienced, felt, and remembered.

The Nanhai God Temple is not only one of the important birthplaces of the ancient Maritime Silk Road, but also a spiritual totem of Lingnan culture. Centered around the Nanhai God Temple, the folk custom of Boluodan (also known as Nanhai God's Birthday) has been passed down for thousands of years and was included in the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2011, becoming one of the most influential folk festivals in the Lingnan region.

The scene of previous Boluodan Temple Fair

On the first day of the temple fair on March 10, the "Bells and Drums Ring: Sea Worship and Prayer" ceremony will kick off with grand drum music and dance, reproducing the solemn scene of ancient sea worship and expressing wishes for favorable weather, peace, and security.

On March 12, two core ceremonies will be staged on the South Square of the Nanhai God Temple and Tongxin Lake. The folk-custom parades and superb performances in water and on land will fully demonstrate the vitality of Huangpu's traditions.

In addition, the temple fair will feature bazaars and food stalls. The art and culture performances in Suidong Street (穗东街道) will also liven up the festival with songs, dances, and other folk art forms, creating a joyful atmosphere where people can eat, drink, play, and celebrate all in one place.

Previous Boluodan bazaars

Visitor guide

Address: West Gate of Nanhai God Temple (南海神庙), Guangzhou Maritime Museum (广州海事博物馆)

Opening Hours: 9:00 AM-6:00 PM from March 10 to 14 (Admission stops at 5:30 PM)

Ticket prices:

• Nanhai God Temple: Full ticket is 10 yuan per person. Seniors aged 65 and above and minors under 18 can enjoy free admission with ID cards.

• Guangzhou Maritime Museum: Free of charge

Transportation guide:

• Take Metro Line 13 to Nanhai God Temple Station, use Exit C2.

• Take Metro Line 5 to Miaotou (庙头) Station, use Exit B1.

• Take a bus to the Nanhai God Temple stop.

• For self-driving, please navigate to "Nanhai God Temple" or "Guangzhou Maritime Museum".