There are many temples in the cities. They are generally places of tranquility and meditation, like the Renshou temple in Foshan, whose modern architecture nevertheless preserves the spiritual atmosphere. The Ancestral Temple, also in Foshan, on the other hand, is an exception to this serenity: the screams of the students and the demonstrations of kung fu resonate there, infusing a vibrant energy into this place steeped in history.

You can even find on a street corner, a simple recess with a deity. Or in a part under a cave, as in Zhaoqing.

This mural is located in the Ancestral Temple in Foshan. The tailor is Master Chen Zeming, a fifth-generation descendant of the Muya family in Shanning, Guangdong.
A total of 158 figures were sculpted. The demeanor and the complete decoration are clear and vivid, which can be described as a wonderful embodiment of Lingnan wood.

They are really beautiful with their gilding.

Turtles are very present in temples in China. Having a turtle under your roof has long protected the family and the home.
Taoist and Buddhist temples all had turtles. Symbolizing protection is logical, with its large shell, the turtle is well protected !
It also symbolizes stability, longevity, immortality, and wisdom.