One of the six brick carvings is the image of "Liu Qing taming the fiery steed" which shows a senior general named Liu Qing tamed a fiery steel to prevent his country from a war led by a nearby country. The figures on it are so lively that every person has a distinguished facial expression and pose. Later Chen Clan Ancestral Hall was changed into the Chen Clan’s Industry College, and then middle schools afterward. At modern times, the academy functions as a folk art museum of Guangdong. During the time of building, one of the 48 Chen clans ranked the third in the highest level of imperial examination which brought his family good reputation and wealth. This encouraged the Chen clans to invest more than before for the project.
Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, one of the new "eight top scenic spots in Guangzhou," attracts worldwide visitors to tick off. The organizer, Liwan Convergence Media Center, has the right to use the submitted work (including exhibition, publication, media network publicity, etc.) without paying any additional remuneration. The photographer is responsible for all submitted works involving copyright, portrait rights, or reputation rights disputes. Chen Clan Academy was first built as a temple, so there was definitely proof of this as well. The complex received 1.18 million visits last year, compared to 1.08 million in 2017, according to Huang.
Life and reincarnation has no affect on him as one of the Originator True Ancestors, and that they go beyond the concept of time and only exist as one being in all times. Covering an area of 15,000 square meters, the complex is China's largest, best-preserved and considered the most beautiful ancestral hall in Guangdong Province. The entrance is a very short walk from the exit of the subway station of the same name. Once inside, it is as if you’ve walked into a scene from a Chinese movie set in the 1800s. The furnishings and architecture is consistent with that of ancient China and the artwork displayed also made me feel like I had stepped back in time. There is a stone gazebo facing the hall, which is surrounded by stone balustrades.
This academy adopted all of the best materials, which took a large amount of money. Once stepping into the hall, every part of the academy tells you a story about a big family, even about the past of Guangzhou. The Gathering Hall was for meeting and worship of the Chen clans and now it is an ancestral hall.
People name the temple as the Jewel of Lingnan architecture and regard it as the collection of Lingnan Decoration. Explore top budget-friendly accommodations with great amenities and prime locations. We can help you customize a tour to visit the best of Guangzhou if you know which sights you want to see, or just take a look at our Guangzhou Tours. If you go there by subway, you could take the metro line 1 to get off at Chen Clan Academy station, and walk out of the exit D. In the Back Hall, Memorial tablets of ancestors were placed on a 21-step wooden shelves, which was once used for worship of ancestors.
Shamian Island is an architectural marvel that tells the story of Guangzhou’s colonial past. Each building and street on the island has its own story, from the historical British and French consulates to the various churches, schools, and banks that bear European architectural styles. A leisurely walk through Shamian Island not only allows visitors to appreciate its colonial architecture but also offers picturesque spots for photography enthusiasts.
In the Lingnan Folk Crafts Exhibition Hall, President Mattarella took time to appreciate a large wood carving titled "100 Birds Pay Homage to the Phoenix." He leaned in closely to examine the piece and even inquired about its historical story. When he learned that the phoenix symbolizes auspiciousness and harmony, he nodded in agreement. Currently it is a Chinese folk art museum, and one of Guangzhou's best tourist highlights. The exhibits include a variety of folk arts and crafts, as well as interesting old maps and family trees, making the visit worth it for both the architecture and the exhibit. The building features intricate wood carvings inside, and polished wooden rafters.
This temple is a symmetric complex consisting of 19 buildings with nine halls and six courtyards. The front one was used for study of the Confucian classics while the back one housed a temple to the ancestors of the Chen clan. In 1986, it was designated as an important cultural relic by the State Council. The temple is now the site of the Museum of Guangdong Folk Arts and Crafts. The scenes depict stories from Chinese literature and folklore and include real and mythical animals. The whole complex now houses the Guangdong Folk Art Museum showing Chinese handicrafts, and is remarkably well-preserved.
Lavande Hotel Chen Clan Ancestral Hall Guangzhou includes 84 rooms and is around a 25-minute walk from Qingping Medicine Market. At the Entrance Way, the name Chen Clan Academy is mounted on a tablet. A huge drum made of stone adorns each side of the entranceway with only the dignitaries being able to use the drums.