Pou Tai Un

Introduction to  Macau Pou Tai Un (澳门菩堤园)

Pou Tai Un is one of the three ancient temples in Macau and it is also the largest and most distinctive temple in Macau. The temple was built during the Ming Dynasty and has a history of 370 years. 

Pou Tai Un is nestled to the slope of Taipa Pequena Hill, which bestows it with beautiful scenery and pleasant environment. The temple is also built to be magnificent. With soaring yellow-tiled roofs and elegant status of Kun Iam on a marble-columned terrace, the Pou Tai Un has a fancy main hall with main hall and central pavilions with sculptures, fish ponds, banyan trees and garden. 

The main hall has the ambience of solemnity and has three giant Buddha statues. There is a garden located at the backyard of the temple where tourists can enjoy some casual time with the beautiful scenery.

In the Pou Tai Un, there is a vegetarian restaurant which uses fresh vegetables planted on the temple vegetable garden. Tourists can enjoy some fresh vegetarian food after visiting the temple.

Location

East Lou Lim Yeock 2, Taipa Island, Macau Peninsula, China

Main Sights

Pou Tai Un

Travel Information

Admission：Free

Opening Hours: 9:00AM-6:00PM (closed on Thursdays)

Transportation 

1. You can take special coach from the center of Macau, and then get off at the Pou Tai Un.

Travel Tips

1. The recommended duration for a visit is about 2 hours.

2. It is not recommended to visit there during “May 1st” and “October 1st” these two golden vacation weeks. Because at that time, the hotel reservation and transportation will be in its climax, the price will be much higher than ordinary times.