土地庙 (tǔ dì miào) is a small, humble shrine dedicated to the Tudi Gong — the local Earth God who protects a specific neighborhood, village, or plot of land in Chinese folk religion. The word combines three characters: 土 (tǔ, 'soil' or 'earth'), 地 (dì, 'ground' or 'land'), and 庙 (miào, 'temple' or 'shrine'). Though literally 'Earth-Land Temple', it’s never used for grand temples; instead, it refers specifically to modest roadside or corner shrines — often no bigger than a mailbox — with a simple statue or tablet honoring the Earth God.

These shrines are commonly found in rural areas and older urban neighborhoods across China, Taiwan, and overseas Chinese communities. People may light incense, offer fruit or tea, or pray for safety and prosperity before their homes or businesses. Unlike major Buddhist or Taoist temples, land god shrines reflect grassroots, localized worship focused on community well-being and everyday blessings rather than philosophical doctrine.