The Tianhou[1] or Mazu Temple[2] is a temple to the Goddess Mazu, the Chinese Goddess of Sea and Patron Deity of fishermen, sailors and any occupations related to sea/ocean.

The area of Xinwu was settled by Mazu-worshipping Fujianese immigrants during the mid-18th century, the Qianlong Era of the Qing dynasty.

The Tianhou Temple was established in 1826[3] (the sixth year of Qing's Daoguang Era), with its location supposedly pointed out by the goddess.

The original small mud structure[1] has since been rebuilt or renovated in 1878, 1905, 1957, 1984, and 2002.

[1] It is protected by smaller statues of Mazu's door gods and guardians Qianliyan and Shunfeng'er.