|
 The
Palace of the Goddess is
a historical site
located on the west bank
of the Sancha River. The
main hall in the palace,
the most ancient wooden
structure in the city,
was built in 1326 during
the rule of Emperor
Taiding of the Yuan
Dynasty. At that time,
Tianjin was a transit
station for grain
shipped from the south
to the north by sea and
inland water routes. The
palace was erected here
because, according to
legend, Tianhou was the
goddess to whom sailors
turned for protection at
sea. |
