The palace of Tianfei is also called the palace of Tianhou. It was built in the 2nd year of the reign of Qingyuan (1196), dedicated to the Lady Lin of Meizhou, Putian. She was said to be a sea goddess, protecting seafaring vessels and highly venerated by the people. During the Ming dynasty when despatching officials to the countries of the South seas, they would come here to offer sacrifices and pray. In the Qing dynasty, when Emperor Kangxi united Taiwan, the title of Tianfei (imperial concubine) was promoted and changed into Tianhou (the Queen) and the temple was called the palace of the Heavenly Queen. The palace is compact in layout and very splendid in appearance.