The Dai Clan Ancestral Hall in Yantan

The Dai Clan Ancestral Hall in Yantan

The Dai Clan Ancestral Hall in Yantan is a cultural heritage site protected at the provincial level in Zhejiang Province.

The Dai Clan Ancestral Hall in Yantan is located in Yantan Town, Yongjia County, and dates back to the Ming and Qing dynasties.

The Dai Clan Ancestral Hall was built during the Ming Dynasty, facing west with its back to the east. The complex consists of a main hall, side rooms, a stage, and an entrance hall. The main hall is five bays wide with a central courtyard. The stage features a hip-and-gable roof, while the entrance hall has a flush-gable roof covered with small blue tiles.

On January 13, 2017, it was announced by the People's Government of Zhejiang Province as part of the seventh batch of Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units in Zhejiang.

Yantan Town: A town under the jurisdiction of Yongjia County. It was established as Yantan Township in 1949, reorganized as a commune in 1961, reinstated as a township in 1984, and upgraded to a town in 1986. Located in the northern part of the county on both sides of the upper reaches of the Nanxi River, it covers an area of 46 square kilometers with a population of 11,000. The town administers the Yantan Street Neighborhood Committee and 12 village committees including Yantan, Tan Yi, Xi?xi, Mouyin, Si’nuojian, Cifu, Liangzi, Yiwei, Gu’e, Renzhu, Liu’ai, and Chashan. It has road access connected to the Xian (Ju) Qing (Shuibei) waterway. The area produces citrus fruits and engages in industries such as weaving and bamboo/wood processing. ... Yantan Town detailed information++

Further Reading:

· Seventh Batch of Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units in Zhejiang