The Ancestral Temple of the Yang Family in Caitang

The Ancestral Temple of the Yang Family in Caitang

The Ancestral Temple of the Yang Family in Caitang is a cultural heritage site protected by Chaozhou City.

The Ancestral Temple of the Yang Family in Caitang is located in Xianyi Village, Caotang Town, Chao’an District, and dates back to the Qing Dynasty.

In 2012, the Ancestral Temple of the Yang Family in Caitang was designated as a cultural heritage site under the protection of Chaozhou City.

Caotang Town: Situated in the downstream plain of the Han River, Caotang Town borders the county seat of Chao’an. It is traversed by the Chaoshan Highway and the Guangmeishan Railway, covering an area of 45 square kilometers. The town administers 32 village committees and one neighborhood committee, with a total population of 100,600. In 2002, the town’s total industrial and agricultural output value reached 2.64 billion yuan, foreign trade exports amounted to 22 million US dollars, industrial and commercial tax revenue totaled 29.8244 million yuan, and the per capita rural income was 4,305 yuan.

Caotang Town boasts a rich cultural heritage and numerous historical sites. Dragon and lion dances, string music, and lantern riddles are among the town’s renowned folk arts. Provincial-level key cultural relics under protection include... More details about Caotang Town ++