Elaborate ceramic tile ridges are seen on Foshan Ancestral Temple's roofs on March 26, 2025. /CGTN
Elaborate ceramic tile ridges are seen on Foshan Ancestral Temple's roofs on March 26, 2025. /CGTN
Elaborate ceramic tile ridges are seen on Foshan Ancestral Temple's roofs on March 26, 2025. /CGTN
Elaborate ceramic tile ridges are seen on Foshan Ancestral Temple's roofs on March 26, 2025. /CGTN
Elaborate ceramic tile ridges are seen on Foshan Ancestral Temple's roofs on March 26, 2025. /CGTN
Elaborate ceramic tile ridges are seen on Foshan Ancestral Temple's roofs on March 26, 2025. /CGTN
Elaborate ceramic tile ridges are seen on Foshan Ancestral Temple's roofs on March 26, 2025. /CGTN
Don't forget to look up! The rooftops of Foshan Ancestral Temple feature extremely elaborate ceramic tile ridges.
Foshan Ancestral Temple was built during the Yuanfeng period of the Northern Song Dynasty more than 900 years ago, and has undergone more than 20 reconstructions and expansions.
These ceramic sculptures on the rooftops, rich in detail and vivid in imagery, are not only decorative elements but also a showcase of the remarkable traditional craftsmanship in the Lingnan region.
These masterpieces of traditional craftsmanship tell stories of local culture, legends, and historical events, adding a unique charm to the centuries-old temple.