Qionglin Tsai Clan Ancestral Hall Introduction
Built in the 8th year of the Ming Jiajing era (1529), its magnificent decorative carvings inside and out are considered the crown of Kinmen ancestral halls. The ridge, gable walls, and waterwheel dam are adorned with exquisite cut paper and clay sculptures. The bracket beams feature a carving of the Cai family's ancestral teachings: loyalty, filial piety, integrity, and chastity. The main hall is high and adorned with numerous plaques, highlighting the prominence of the clan; the back exterior wall is embedded with a statue of a wind lion god, which is a rare artistic style.
