In total, there should be few hundreds public Nezha Temples from China (including Taiwan, Hongkong, Macau) and South East Asia - Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia , Thailand , Cambodia.
If to add on the private home temples or Shrines of Nezha, that the main deity is Nezha or Nezha is one of the Secondary Deities, then overall, there should be few thousands Nezha Places of Worship.
Over here will just cover:
- The main important Nezha Temples in China, where the Nezha Worship spread to Taiwan and also South East Asia by the Southern Chinese Immigrants.
- Several Popular Public Nezha Temples Around the World will be listed down.
- Special Attention will be given to Public Nezha Temples in Singapore, so that Westerners,who are Taoists, or who wish to become Taoists, and start to pray to Nezha, will able to meet and consult Nezha (while in trance by spirit mediums), because the Younger Generation Temple Helpers and Table Assistants are able to translate what Nezha is saying (in his Heavenly Language or in a Chinese Dialect) to English.
Take Note: Nezha Temples in China have no Spirit Medium Worship and Consultation. Only Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and Cambodia have Spirit Medium Worship, Consultation and Street Procession.
*Nezha (哪吒) can be in the form / appearance / avata / manifestation of Lian Hua San Tai Zi (莲花三太子) or Zhong Tan Yuan Shuai （中坛元帅), or as Nezha (哪吒) as himself. He is also often called:"San Tai Zi" (三太子) in short.*
China's Nezha temples are mainly distributed in the following places:
Nezha Palace in Sichuan Province (哪吒行宫) : Located in Cuiping Mountain, Yibin City, Sichuan Province, it covers an area of 2,000 square meters and consists of three parts: the mountain gate, the Prince's Hall, and the Nezha Cave. It is a famous urban forest park in China with lush ancient trees and beautiful scenery. The Nezha Palace in Cuiping Mountain is recognized by believers as the Nezha Ancestral Temple.
Nezha Ancestral Temple in Henan Province (河南西峡县丁河镇奎文村) :
According to the "Xixia County Chronicles", there was originally a Nezha Temple on the top of the southern mountain in Kuiwen Village, Dinghe, which enshrined a colorful clay statue of Nezha. In order to thank Nezha for killing the Dragon King's Third Prince and subduing the Dragon King, the locals built a temple in Kuiwen Village for people to admire. Today, in the Nezha Ancestral Temple in Kuiwen Village, Dinghe Town, Henan Province, there is still a statue of Nezha, and there is a lotus pond outside the temple.
Foshan, Guangdong :
The Nezha Temple in Baisha Community (佛山南海大沥白沙社区兴隆村的哪吒庙) is a rare temple dedicated to Nezha in the Pearl River Delta, and it preserves traditional folk activities
Nezha Temple in Jiuwanji, Guzhen County, Anhui Province:
Jiuwanji Temple in Guzhen County, Anhui Province (安徽省固镇县九湾集庙宇) . Located at the confluence of the Jiuwanji River in Guzhen County, Anhui Province, it houses a statue of Nezha. The time of its initial construction is unknown, but it was expanded in the 24th year of Hongwu (1391).
The 'Nine Bend River' (九湾河） in the Nezha legend is located in Liuji Town, Guzhen County, Bengbu City, Anhui Province. It is the prototype of the "Nezha Trouble in the Sea" plot in "The Investiture of the Gods".
Only 2 Nezha Temples left in Macau:
- The Nezha Temple (St. Paul’s) (大三巴哪吒庙)
- Nezha Ancient Temple (Shishan) ( 柿山哪咤古庙)
Both Temples are important places of worship for the locals.
These Nezha temples are not only symbols of faith, but also carry rich historical and cultural backgrounds, attracting many tourists and believers to visit and worship.
Only 1 Nezha Temple in Hong Kong:
Sam Tai Tsz and Pak Tai Temple （ 深水埗三太子及北帝廟) - Sam Tai Tsz and Pak Tai Temple (Chinese: 深水埗三太子及北帝廟) is a complex of two temples in Nos.196 and 198, Yu Chau Street, Sham Shui Po, New Kowloon, Hong Kong. It is a place of worship dedicated to both Deities, Sam Tai Tsz 三太子 (Nezha - 哪吒) and Pak Tai （北蒂）.
Sam Tai Tsz Temple (Chinese: 三太子宮) was built in 1898. The temple was built for the god Sam Tai Tsz (also named Na Cha - 哪吒), for his miracle to dissipate an outbreak of plague in 1894 in the area. The god was invited from the temple in Wai Chau （Huizhou - 惠州） by Hakkas.
It is the only temple worshipping Sam Tai Tsz (三太子) - 3rd Prince, in Hong Kong.
Nezha Temples in Taiwan:
1. Kaohsiung Sanfeng Temple (高雄三凤宫)
Status : The largest Nezha temple in Taiwan, dedicated to Nezha, the "Marshal of the Central Altar", is a famous Taoist holy place in southern Taiwan.
History : It was first built in 1672 (during the reign of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty) and was originally named "Sanfeng Pavilion". It has undergone many renovations and is still popular today.
2. Tainan Xinying Prince Palace (台南新营太子宫)
Main deities : Jinzha, Muzha, and Nezha are the main deities. It is the largest Taoist temple in Xinying District, Tainan.
Historical Origin : The temple was built in 1728 (during the reign of Emperor Yongzheng of the Qing Dynasty). Its belief originated from the Nezha statue and the Xuande incense burner of the Ming Dynasty brought by Fujian immigrants in 1663. It gradually developed into an important local religious center7.
3. Other distributions：
- 台湾台北市士林区社子岛坤天亭 - Shezi Island Kuntian Temple, Shilin District, Taipei City, Taiwan
- 台湾新北市新庄区新庄保元宫 - Xinzhuang Baoyuan Temple, Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City, Taiwan
- 台湾新北市淡水区淡水太子庙 - Tamsui Taizi Temple, Tamsui District, New Taipei City, Taiwan
- 台湾桃园市桃园区桃园护国宫 - Taoyuan Huguo Temple, Taoyuan District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
- 台湾高雄市鼓山区化龙宫 - Hualong Temple, Gushan District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
- 台湾彰化县二水乡二水桃山庙 - Ershui Taoshan Temple, Ershui Township, Changhua County, Taiwan
- 台湾高雄市三民区覆鼎金保安宫 - Fudingjin Baoan Temple, Sanmin District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
- 台湾台中市西屯区八张犁广兴宫 - Bazhangli Guangxing Temple, Xitun District, Taichung City, Taiwan
- 台湾台南市麻豆区麻豆太子宫 - Madou Taizi Temple, Madou District, Tainan City, Taiwan
- 台湾台南市中西区昆沙宫 - Kunsha Temple, West Central District, Tainan City, Taiwan
- 台湾台中市大里区草湖太子宫 - Caohu Taizi Temple, Dali District, Taichung City, Taiwan
- 台湾澎湖县白沙乡大赤崁村之大赤崁龙德宫 - Dachikan Longde Temple, Dachikan Village, Baisha Township, Penghu County, Taiwan
- 台湾澎湖县白沙乡的镇海福安宫 - Zhenhai Fu'an Temple, Baisha Township, Penghu County, Taiwan
- 台湾澎湖县白沙乡员贝屿的员贝龙兴宫 - Yuanbei Longxing Temple, Yuanbei Island, Baisha Township, Penghu County, Taiwan
- 台湾澎湖县湖西乡的潭边东明宫 - Tanbian Dongming Temple, Huxi Township, Penghu County, Taiwan
- 台湾澎湖县马公市的前寮太子殿 - Qianliao Taizi Temple, Magong City, Penghu County, Taiwan
Quantity statistics : There are more than 370 temples in Taiwan that worship Nezha as their main deity, of which Sanfeng Temple in Kaohsiung and Taizi Temple in Xinying, Tainan are representative temples.
Cultural fusion : Some temples combine Buddhist and Taoist elements. For example, Sanfeng Temple worships both Buddhist and Taoist gods, reflecting the diversity of Taiwanese folk beliefs.
(Note: The 2025 statistics are based on the Sanfeng Temple in Kaohsiung and the Taizi Temple in Xinying, Tainan as typical representatives. Other Nezha temples are widely distributed throughout Taiwan, but they are smaller in scale or not clearly recorded.)
Nezha Temples in Malaysia:
Take note: In Malaysia: Nezha can be in the form / transformation / avatar / manifestation of Nezha himself, Lian Hua San Tai Zi (莲花三太子) and Zhong Tan Yuan Shuai（中坛元帅). He is also called "San Tai Zi" （三太子） - 3rd Prince in short form.
The following is a list of the more well-known Nezha temples in Malaysia.
Penang
Qinglingtan Nezha Temple (清灵坛哪吒三太子庙)
Address: Bukit Mertajam, Penang
Features: Nezha is the main deity, and a large celebration is held on his birthday in the ninth month of the lunar calendar every year.
Qingyunyan Nezha Temple (清云岩哪吒三太子庙)
Address: Balik Pulau, Penang
Features: long history, combined with natural mountain scenery, and quiet environment.
Kuala Lumpur
Cheras San Tai Zi Temple (蕉赖三太子宫)
Address: Cheras, Kuala Lumpur
Features: Frequent community activities, providing consultation and prayer services.
Sungai Besi San Tai Zi Temple (新街场三太子庙)
Address: Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur
Features: Small in scale but very popular.
Selangor
Puchong San Tai Zi Temple (蒲种三太子宫)
Address: Puchong, Selangor
Features: A modern temple with frequent cultural performances and festivals.
Serdang San Tai Zi Temple (沙登三太子庙)
Address: Serdang, Selangor
Features: One of the local Chinese religious centers.
Perak
Ipoh Nezha San Tai Zi Temple (怡保哪吒三太子庙)
Address: Ipoh, Perak
Features: A historic temple with traditional architectural style.
Taiping Nezha Temple (太平哪吒庙)
Address: Taiping, Perak
Features: Located in the historical ancient city, integrating local cultural characteristics.
Johor
Feng Zhong Tang（奉中壇）- Address: 25, Jalan Palma Raja 1/1, Taman Dato Chellam, 81800 Ulu Tiram, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia
Sarawak
Kuching San Taizi Temple (古晋三太子庙)
Address: Kuching, Sarawak
Features: The largest Nezha Temple in East Malaysia, promoting cross-ethnic cultural exchanges.
Malacca
Melaka Loh Chia Keng （马六甲哪吒宫) - Address：Jalan Johor, Taman Semabok, 75050 Melaka, Malaysia
Malacca Lian Hua Temple - Tai Zi Temple (马六甲莲花宫 - 太子行宫) - Address: 339A, Jalan Peringgit Jaya, Taman Peringgit Jaya, Malacca City, Malaysia
Nezha Temples In Indonesia
Bali Island
Vihara Satya Dharma (保安宫 - Bao Ang Gong) - This 8000 sqm Temple is one of the latest and largest of Chinese temples on Bali Island, Indonesia. It is notably dedicated to Nezha, who is referred to by his official title - Zhong Tan Yuan Shuai (中坛元帅).
Pontianak , West Kalimantan
Vihara Bodhisatva Karaniya Metta （坤甸三神宫）
The Three Gods Temple - 三神宫 ( Indonesian : Vihara Bodhisatva Karaniya Metta, meaning "Temple of the Bodhisattva of Mercy"; Teochew : Sa Sin Keng) is located in the old port of Pontianak , West Kalimantan , Indonesia , surrounded by the Chinese Teochew people . It was first built in of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty (1673) and is the oldest Buddhist temple in West Kalimantan and one of the most famous Mazu temples in Borneo .
The ‘San Shen Gong' Temple （三神宫） was originally located on the south side of Seng Hi Road (now Jalan Sultan Muhammad) beside Sungai Kapuas in Pontianak, and later moved to its current location. It was then combined with the "Da Bo Gong Temple" and the "Prince's Temple" dedicated to Nezha （The Third Prince - 三太子）, and was called the "San Shen Gong" Temple （三神宫） - The Three Gods Temple. In the back of the temple, there is a plaque "En Zhan Hai Dian" （恩湛海甸） donated by the Guangdong Zhaoqing Association to praise the blessing of Mazu, and later the Chinese named this place "Pontianak".
Nezha Temples in Thailand
Ang Sila, Chonburi Thailand
Daode Tianling Temple (Nezha Third Prince Temple) :
道德天灵宫（泰语：วิหารเทพสถิตพระกิติเฉลิม，英语：Thep Sathit Phra Kiti Chalerm，意为“诸神居住之地”），又称哪吒三太子庙、哪吒三太子宫，（泰语：ศาลเจ้าหน่าจาซาไท้จื้อ อ่างศิลา，英语：Na Jasa Tai Chue Shrine, Ang Sila） is a Taoist temple located near the beach of Nang Serabang in Chonburi Province, Thailand . It is also a famous tourist attraction in Thailand. It is adjacent to the Wanfu Guanyin Temple and the main deity enshrined is Nezha （ the 3rd Prince - 三太子).
Hat Yai District
Hat Yai Nezha San Tai Zi Temple (Master Nivest) - 合艾哪吒三太子宫 (Master Nivest) - Address: 3G34+GVH, Kanjanavanich Rd, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
San Chao Thep Na Ja Hat Yai (合艾哪吒三太子宫) - Address: 200 Khlong Hae, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand (3G35+F2 Khlong Hae, Hat Yai District, Songkhla, Thailand)
Other Nezha Temples in Thailand: It is also worth noting that in locations where there are significant Thai-Chinese populations, you will find shrines and altars dedicated to Nezha. So there are smaller locations throughout Thailand. Many Chinese temples worship multiple gods at the same time, so Nezha (The Third Prince - 三太子) may be worshipped together with other gods.
Nezha Temples in Cambodia
Phnom Penh
San Tai Zi Temple (三太子廟) - Address: GWGP+7PF, Street 363, Phnom Penh, Cambodia (This is very small shrine sandwiched between 2 shops)
Zhong Lian Temple（柬埔寨金边中莲壇) - Location Address not available online. Only has :
Krong Ta Khmau
San Tai Zi （三太子）- Address: Krong Ta Khmau, Cambodia - It is an important religious site for the local Chinese community, dedicated to the "Nezha the Third Prince" in Chinese mythology.
*Nezha Temples In Singapore*
Below are several publicly well-known Chinese Temples in Singapore where Nezha (哪吒) is worshipped:
1) Tian Teck Keng Temple (天德宫) :
Address: 95 Tampines Link, Singapore 528745
Website: http://www.ttktemple.org.sg
This temple is particularly significant as it is noted for worshipping "3 Heads 6 Arms 3rd Prince Nezha" (三头六臂莲花三太子) as its main deity.
2) Sin Ming Nezha Lian Huay Temple (新民路汤申庙哪吒莲花坛):
Address: 99 Sin Ming Rd, Singapore 575586
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/lianhuaytemple
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/184676139141529/sin-ming-lian-huay-temple/
This temple's main deity is Lian Hua San Tai Zi (莲花三太子) (Third Lotus Prince).
3) ’Singapore Nezha Tan‘ Temple (新加坡哪吒壇 )
Address: 12 Ruby Lane 328287
This is a small temple altar, in a shop house converted to a temple, dedicated to Nezha Worship and also with Spiritual Trance of Nezha for Consultation Service Weekly.
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/12NZT
4) Fei Long Gong (飞龙宫)
Address: 15 Woodlands Industrial Park E4 ， Woodlands, Singapore 757749
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/feiloonggong
This temple has Lian Hua San Tai Zi (莲花三太子) (Third Lotus Prince) for Divine Consultation.
5) Chee Seng Temple (齊神宮)
Chee Seng Temple (齊神宮) is one part of Choa Chu Kang Lian He Combine Temples (蔡厝港聯合殿)
This temple prays to Lian Hua San Tai Zi (莲花三太子) (Third Lotus Prince).
Address: 17 Choa Chu Kang Street 51, Singapore 689337
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/cheesengtemple
6) Feng Liang Gong (凤玄宫)
Feng Liang Gong (凤玄宫) is one part of Cheng Feng Lian He Miao (城凤联合庙)
This temple prays to Zhong Tan Yuan Shuai (中坛元帅).
Address: 15 Arumugam Rd, Singapore 409960
Nezha in other temples in Singapore:
There are many public temples and also private home temples , and also public Chinese Deity Altars and Shrines located inside Singapore Industrial Estate Buildings, whereby Nezha (Lian Hua San Tai Zi and / or Zhong Tan Yuan Shuai) is either their main or secondary Deity, which include Taoist Spirit Medium Consultation Service.
Many Private Home Temples, which also include Spirit Medium Consultation, are usually make known through word-of-mouth and not openly advertised to the public.
There are too many temples to be listed down here, so You may have to do Your own research.
WESTERNERS TAKE NOTE: Westerners who wish to pray to Nezha, or to learn about Nezha Worship , or wish to speak to (consult) Nezha ( while in trance of Spirit Medium) , should visit Singapore, because the Temple Helpers and Table Assistants can help You translate what Nezha is saying (in his Heavenly Language or a Chinese Dialect) into English for You.
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