Basic structure of Chaoshan ancestral temple

The basic structure of Chaoshan ancestral hall can be divided into two types: two halls, one hall and three halls and two courts. Its architecture systematically uses the three Chaoshan architectural techniques of wood carving, stone carving and porcelain inlay, with luxurious decoration, magnificent momentum, magnificent carving skills and immortal artistic value, which fully embodies the outstanding talent and artistic creativity of the working people of the ancient Han nationality. Chaoshan ancestral temple also has certain historical and cultural value. For example, in Yongsitang, Xishe Township, Puning City, there are inscriptions built during the Republic of China, from which we can learn the origin and lineage of this ancestor, which is of great help to the study of the history of this cluster. There is an ancestral grave at the entrance of Fangzhuang Hall in Houxi Township, Chenghai City, which is extremely rare in Chaoshan.