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Temple of Kun Iam
The original temple was built more than 600 years ago. This
was the place where, in 1844, the first treaty was signed
between China and USA. There is a small gold lacquer statue
depicting Marco Polo (one of the 18 wise men of China) with
bulging round eyes, a largish nose, a moustache and a small
curly beard. In the garden is the famous intertwined "lovers'tree".
Temple of A-Ma
This temple is situated at the base of Barra Hill. The shrine
was erected by the fisherfolk to the Goddess A-Ma or Tin Hau
as she was known among some of the worshippers, after whom
Macau was named by the Portuguese settlers in 1554-1557.
Lin Fong Temple
Situated close to the border, this temple, decorated with
elaborate friezes, was used as an inn by visiting Chinese
officials, including Commissioner Lin Zexu. His statue stands
in the courtyard, beside a small museum that documents his
efforts to end the opium trade.
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