HeritagePhoto Wikimedia CommonsChen Clan Ancestral Hall
Guangdong · China
Chen Clan Temple is also called Chen Family Academy, which was built in 1890-1894. Chen Clan Temple used to be a private house for Chen family, where people in Chen family prayed for their ancestors. Now it is used as “Guang Dong Local Arts Museum”. There you can enjoy amazing carvings, like wood carving, ivory carving, brick carving, etc.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
Welcome to the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, a sprawling complex that stands as the ultimate masterpiece of traditional Lingnan architecture. Built in 1894 during the late Qing Dynasty, this site was the brainchild of two Chen clan…
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We begin at the magnificent front entrance. Look up at the tablet hanging above the gate, which reads 'Chen Clan Academy' in traditional characters. …
Listen in the app3The Pottery Ridge Crests — Stories in the Sky
One of the most distinguished features of the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall is actually located on the roof. Look up at the '11 Pottery Ridge Crests' that crown the nine great halls of the academy. …
Listen in the app4The Juxian Hall — The Center of Assembly
The Juxian Hall is the central and most important building in the complex. Its name means 'Hall of Gathering Sages,' reflecting its role as the main assembly point for the Chen clan. …
Listen in the app5The Ancestral Altar and Spirit Tablets
We now move to the most sacred part of the hall: the area where the ancestral plaques were kept. Historically, this room would have been filled with thousands of small wooden tablets, each inscribed with the name of a deceased…
Listen in the app6The Folk Art Museum — Lingnan Treasures
As we explore the various side halls, we encounter the galleries of the Guangdong Folk Art Museum. This institution was established within the hall to promote the continuity of Lingnan folk art. …
Listen in the app7Courtyards and Corridors — Architectural Flow
As we walk between the buildings, pay attention to the layout of the courtyards and the connecting corridors. The Chen Clan Ancestral Hall is a perfect example of the 'sequential' nature of traditional Chinese architecture. …
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As we conclude our journey through the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, take a final look at the intricate facades and the stories carved into every stone. This complex is more than just a beautiful building; it is a monument to the…
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What is Chen Clan Ancestral Hall?
Chen Clan Ancestral Hall is a place in Guangdong · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Guangdong · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 23.1299, 113.2401 |
| Last updated |
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