Leizu Ancestral Hall - A Majestic Lingnan Landmark

The Leizu Ancestral Hall is built against the mountain and faces the plain, showcasing its grandeur [...]

The Leizu Ancestral Hall is built against the mountain and faces the plain, showcasing its grandeur and magnificence. The hall is divided into three sections, composed of the mountain gate, main hall, side halls, rear hall, eastern and western wings, bell and drum towers, and stele corridors, with all buildings laid out along the central axis. The screens in front of the eastern and western side halls are exquisitely carved, demonstrating great craftsmanship. The rear hall covers an area of over 10,000 square meters, making it one of the larger ancestral halls in the Lingnan region.
With a long history, the Leizu Ancestral Hall has been praised in countless writings. There are poems by Kou Zhun, prose by Su Dongpo, records by Ding Wei, and inscriptions by Li Gang. Over 30 steles from various dynasties are still present within the hall.

Located at Yingbang Mountain, five miles southwest of Leizhou City, the hall is nestled against the mountain and beside the water, offering beautiful scenery and is known as ‘Lei Gang Soaring in Uniqueness,’ one of the eight scenic spots of Leiyang. The hall is open year-round from 8:00 to 17:00.

Mandatory tips for visitors include: 1. Before visiting, tourists must register for a ‘Yue Kang Code’ (the process is as follows: log in to the WeChat mini-program ‘Yue Sheng Shi,’ complete real-name identity verification, click on the ‘Yue Kang Code’ under the ‘Fight Against the Epidemic’ section on the home page, and complete the registration).

2. The scenic area has set up posts to conduct temperature checks and ‘Yue Kang Code’ epidemic prevention registration for tourists.

3. When entering the hall, tourists must present their original ID card or passport (children without ID cards must be accompanied by an adult), and those without documents cannot visit.

4. During the visit, tourists must wear masks and maintain a distance of more than 1.5 meters from others. Those not wearing masks cannot visit.

5. If feeling unwell during the visit, please contact the staff. In case of emergencies, obey the staff’s commands.