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A-Ma Temple (Ma Kok Miu) vs Kun Iam Temple
Both A-Ma Temple and Kun Iam Temple are highly recommended by writers. On balance, A-Ma Temple ranks slightly higher than Kun Iam Temple. A-Ma Temple comes in at 95 with positive reviews from 6 reviews including Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
A-Ma Temple (Ma Kok Miu)
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
West Mountainside of Mage, Macau
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Frommer's
"Macau's oldest Chinese temple -- and the longest surviving building in Macau -- is situated at the bottom of Barra Hill at the entrance to the Inner Harbour, across from the Maritime Museum."
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At the very least, your visit may coincide with an explosion of fireworks, traditionally set off to scare away evil spirits and now a popular demonstration for visiting tour groups (avoid mornings, however, when most tour buses come here).
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"It's the best part of a touristy 'cultural village', which also features Tian Hou Temple."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"This temple is the site of much emotional fervour, especially in April during the joyous festival of the birth of A-Ma."
Afar Magazine
"The A-Ma Temple is a famous Macau landmark, and though it can be crowded at times, it's worth a visit - the temple grounds are beautiful, and the atmosphere is rich."
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Kun Iam Temple
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet
Avenida do Coronel Mesquita, Macau
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Frommer's
"Of the many temples in Macau, one of the most important is the Temple of Kun Iam Tong, founded in the 13th century."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Founded around 1400, before the arrival of the Portuguese, Kun Iam Temple was rebuilt in some splendour in the 18C - the eye is immediately drawn to the roof, with its varnished statuettes."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This small, incense-fragrant temple is dedicated to the goddess of mercy."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Macau’s oldest temple was founded in the 13th century, but the present structures date back to 1627."
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