The intention was to provide a training academy for the Imperial civil service examination to young men (I don’t think women took the exam then) from the 75 families of this clan. Within 15 years the exams were history, and the clan turned its holdings to other ends. Chen Clan Ancestral Hall with beautiful brick carvings and sculpted pottery on the roof ridges. In 1983, the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall was restored after the folk art museum reopened. The Chen Clan Ancestral Hall is an art museum showcasing folk art masterpieces primarily from Guangdong and across China. The hall's collection exceeds 20,000 pieces, with nearly 3,000 classified as national treasures.
As the young master of one of the strongest faction in the whole Upper Realm, and as the secret inheritor of the Devil Heart and of a Transmigrator System, he is the greatest talent recognized in the current era. Many ancient existences and powerhouses of formidable sects acquiesced that Gu Changge is the brightest talent of the younger generation. Sun Yat-sen was the first president of the Republic of China as and such he seems to have many buildings dedicated to him all over China! We didn’t go inside, but this was an interesting building in nice grounds.
Your day trip exploring the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall and Shamian Island offers more than a glimpse into Guangzhou’s past; it’s an immersive dive into a culture that has evolved over millennia. From the architectural marvels to the intangible heritage carried forward by local festivals and crafts, every aspect of your visit connects you to the enduring soul of Guangzhou. The Chen Clan Ancestral Hall is a traditional Chinese academic complex. It is incredible how much intricate artwork went into everything from the roof that has 11 ceramic ridge crests that look like dragons lying on the roof, to the iron castings of the stone handrails.
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.
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.
Their bodies decayed swiftly, and every chain of order they held disintegrated under the relentless passage of time. Hence, he could only decisively choose to break through his cultivation outside and step into the Quasi Immortal realm. The instant his immortal body stepped into the Ruler realm, the connection between them caused the divine authority in this god’s body to shine. As for what others thought, Xu Qing had no time to pay attention to it now. Before leaving, the Young Lord had granted him the authority of the entire Immortal Palace, so theoretically, he could expel everyone at the level he was able to enter.
Moreover, the tip of the ridge crests are flying cods, which were believed to be a half-dragon half-fish creature. These flying cod figures have tentacles reaching out from the roof to the sky, which make the profile of the building more elegant. The Chen Clan Ancestral Hall is notable for the rich decoration which exist inside, outside the halls and in almost every beams, ridges, walls and columns. Visit Five Rams StatuePerched atop Yuexiu Hill, the iconic Five Rams Statue stands as a symbol of Guangzhou’s rich history. Carved from over 130 pieces of granite, this monumental sculpture depicts the legendary creatures that transformed the city from a barren land to a thriving metropolis. According to ancient lore, five immortal beings rode these rams, bearing gifts of rice cultivation to the grateful people.
