Hua Wu Lin Clan Ancestral Hall

Hua Wu Lin Clan Ancestral Hall

The Hua Wu Lin Clan Ancestral Hall is a cultural tourism attraction.

The Hua Wu Lin Clan Ancestral Hall is located at No. 22, Da Lu, Hua Wu Neighborhood Committee, Dahua Subdistrict, Jinping District, Shantou City, Guangdong Province. Facing south with its back to the north, it was first built during the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty. The structure spans 14.8 meters in width and 23.7 meters in depth, covering a construction area of 305.76 square meters. It follows a two-courtyard, one patio, and one worship pavilion layout, built with a shell-lime brick and timber frame. The main structure has one wing corridor on each of its eastern and western sides. Its exterior features a hip-and-gable roof with glazed tile roofing, and the roof ridges are adorned with double phoenixes facing peonies and ceramic inlays depicting historical scenes. The front gate is symmetrical, with granite reliefs of auspicious motifs such as white elephants and floral patterns on both side walls. A pair of stone drums flank the main gate, above which hangs a stone plaque inscribed with the characters “Lin Clan Ancestral Hall.” The interior employs a traditional three-beam and five-papaya wooden structure. The worship pavilion and corridors feature square stone pillars, while the main hall uses spindle-shaped stone columns. The entire building exemplifies the classic architectural style of ancestral halls in the Chaoshan region. The open courtyard in front covers an area of 400 square meters, and the screen wall features ceramic inlays of the Three Stars of Blessings, Prosperity, and Longevity. According to records of the Lin Clan Ancestral Hall, after the founding of the People’s Republic of China, it served as the office for the Hua Wu Production Team under the Xinshi Brigade. In 2000, overseas descendants of the Lin Clan funded its renovation. The ancestral hall holds vibrant seasonal worship ceremonies in spring and autumn. This building holds significant value for the study of Shantou’s folk culture and ancient architectural forms.