Generally speaking, Nanhai Guanyin is often placed near the water, such as rivers, lakes or seaside, to reflect the embodiment of Nanhai Guanyin. Guanyin in Beihai is usually placed in temples or Buddhist temples for worshipping and paying homage to believers. Moreover, the placement of Guanyin in Nanhai and Guanyin in Beihai is also influenced by local traditional customs, and there may be some subtle differences.