The Yao Ancestral Hall in Tancun

The Yao Ancestral Hall in Tancun

The Yao Ancestral Hall in Tancun is a cultural relic protection unit of Tianhe District.

The Yao Ancestral Hall dates back to the Jiajing era of the Ming Dynasty (1522–1566) and is located on the west side of Tancun Street in Xiancun Subdistrict. Constructed during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty, it has undergone renovations in subsequent dynasties. It faces west and is oriented eastward. The structure consists of three bays and two courtyards, covering a construction area of 288 square meters. It features a dragon boat-style ridge, gable-and-hip firewalls shaped like the Chinese character “人,” and gray barrel tiles. The walls are made of blue bricks, with red sandstone foundations. The beam frames are elaborately decorated. The eave boards are carved with intricate patterns of entwined flowers and fruits. The upper parts of the walls feature clear murals of flowers and birds. The gable ends are adorned with brick carvings. There is a square and a pond in front of the hall. The carved beams and painted rafters are exquisitely crafted, showcasing high artistic value.

On October 19, 2012, it was designated as part of the second batch of cultural relic protection units in Tianhe District.

Xiancun Subdistrict: Established in December 1999, it was formed from the Xiancun area that was separated from Shahe Town, and named after the presence of Xiancun within its jurisdiction. In 2003, it covered an area of 4.07 square kilometers, with a total population of 33,890, including 8,890 permanent residents. It governs seven communities (Xiancun, Yangji East, Xinqing Village, Tanjun, Happy Valley, Jincheng, and Jinyuan). Within its jurisdiction, there is one company formed through the restructuring of a dissolved village: Xiancun Enterprise Group (Xiancun Enterprise Group Co., Ltd.). The former Xiancun administrative village originally included only the natural village of Xiancun. In June 1999, the former Xiancun Village underwent dissolution and restructuring.

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Further reading:

· Second Batch of Cultural Relic Protection Units in Tianhe District