The Cai Clan Ancestral Hall in Panyu

The Cai Clan Ancestral Hall in Panyu

The Cai Clan Ancestral Hall in Panyu is a cultural tourism attraction.

The Cai Clan Ancestral Hall is located at No. 8 Yangpingfang Street, Cai Bian Yi Village, Donghuan Street.

The Cai Clan Ancestral Hall was first built in the 12th year of the Republic of China (1923), with a layout of three bays in width and three courtyards in depth. The ancestral hall features rich and exquisite decorations, showcasing outstanding craftsmanship in wood carving, brick carving, and stone carving. A wooden plaque inscribed with "Guangyu Hall" hangs in the central hall, which was calligraphed by Mr. Cai Yuanpei. This ancestral hall is relatively large in scale and holds high artistic and historical value for the study of Panyu’s ancestral hall culture.

On November 8, 2010, the Office of the People's Government of Panyu District announced the Cai Clan Ancestral Hall as one of the first batch of Cultural Relics Protection Units in Panyu District.

Shuinan Village: Shuinan Village is located south of the Manyang River, hence the name "Shuinan" (meaning "south of the water"). It faces the town government across the river. A reinforced concrete stone arch bridge built in the 1970s connects the two sides of the river. The village covers an area of 16.17 square kilometers, comprising 14 villager groups, with 534 households and a population of 2,032.

Shuinan Village has a long history, established in the late Tang Dynasty, with a history of nearly 1,100 years. The area boasts beautiful scenery. Dai Peak Mountain behind the village resembles a huge pyramid. When the sun is about to set, the afterglow shines across the mountain peak. Viewed from afar within the village, it is dazzlingly radiant, known as the "Dai Peak Sunset Glow"... More details about Shuinan Village++

Further Reading:

· First Batch of Cultural Relics Protection Units in Panyu District