" Lee Ti Miao Shrine, Yaowarat This historic shrine, established in the late Qing dynasty, is a key site where many singles come to pray, believing it can help their love wishes come true. Read here about the shrine’s origins and how to pray effectively.
Lee Ti Miao Shrine was built in the Plubplachai area of Yaowarat around the late Qing dynasty, circa 1902 CE (B.E.2445). After a fire, the Hakka Chinese Association helped restore it. Its architecture blends traditional shrine and palace styles. Devotees mainly come to pray for successful love, though some also ask for health or children.
This shrine is famous for love blessings, so singles often visit continuously. First, light incense and candles at the front altar with the deities. Red lanterns should be placed only in front of the deity you are praying to.
For those focusing on praying to the Goddess of Mercy (Guan Yin) specifically, prepare the following offerings:
For those devoted to love rituals, it is recommended to draw a love-specific fortune stick (siam see) from the general fortune-telling container; for health concerns, use the medicine fortune-telling container.
Lee Ti Miao Shrine is open daily from 08:00 to 16:00. Visitors are advised to come on weekdays, as weekends can be more crowded.
Directions to Lee Ti Miao Shrine are simple: take the MRT subway to Wat Mangkon Station, Exit 1. Cross the street at the intersection and walk about 200 meters along Plubplachai Road to reach the shrine.
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Lee Ti Miao Shrine is a historic and important site in the Yaowarat area. Besides love blessings, many also pray for health. When drawing a medicine fortune stick here, Chinese herbal medicine is provided for visitors to take home and brew.
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