Na Tcha Temple 大三巴哪吒廟

When you visit the famous ruins of St. Paul in Macao, don’t forget another gem just behind it.

Walk past St. Pauls and see a distinct Chinese-style temple. Founded in 1888, this is the Na Tcha Temple (大三巴哪吒廟). Oral traditions tell of a plague affecting residents. One day, Nezha was sighted, and the plague ended soon after.

Read about Nezha

The temple was constructed as an appreciation and dedication to Nezha. Similar to the St Pauls, the Na Tcha Temple (大三巴哪吒廟) is also an UNESCO World Heritage Site.

It is a small temple and a single-chamber temple. On the main altar are various sculptures of Nezha where devotees can pay their respects.

Nezha Culture

One of the most unique aspects of the temple is its active role in promoting Nezha culture to the world. With many tourists in the area, the temple established an exhibition center to promote Nezha culture. It is conveniently located next to the temple, and Nezha’s legend is told in several languages.

Their friendly staff welcomes you to view artifacts showcasing the temple’s history and Nezha worship culture.

Commemorating Nezha’s birthday also becomes another opportunity to promote Nezha culture. The front of the temple is transformed into a fair with handicrafts, musical performances, and food stores.

There are also traditional performances on the streets, attracting the attention of the many tourists in the area. The temple is not big, but the management has made admirable efforts to share Nezha culture with the world.

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