陈家祠
Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
The Chen Family Ancestral Hall was jointly built by Chen clans from all over Guangdong in the late Qing Dynasty. It has the functions of both an ancestral hall and an academy. The courtyard focuses on displaying Lingnan wood carvings, stone carvings, brick carvings, pottery sculptures and gray sculptures, and is now used as a Guangdong Folk Craft Museum. Visiting should not only look at a single piece of decoration, but also understand the ceremonial sequence composed of the roof, hall and patio.
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陈家祠
No. 34, Enlong Lane, Zhongshan 7th Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou
Before you go
Check the essentials before you visit
- Booking
- Confirm reservation requirements
- Admission notes
- Ticketed museum; reservation and entry policy can change
- Suggested visit
- 2 hr
- Information updated
- 9/29/2026
Hours, prices, booking rules and ID requirements can change. Confirm them with the attraction before booking or setting out.
Opening hours
Normally 09:00–17:30 (last entry 17:00), closed Tuesdays. Book tickets through the Guangdong Folk Arts Museum's official WeChat account; check holiday exceptions.
Official reference checked2026-09-29
Check the official visitor noticeGetting there
The Chen Clan Ancestral Station of Metro Line 1 and Line 8 is nearby. You should use the official entrance and allow time for real-name or appointment verification.
Practical notes
Arrive early to better observe the ridge decorations, without touching the carved surfaces, and to confirm the rules for temporary photography. Even if the hall is shaded, the courtyard is still very hot in summer.
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