The government worried that this kind of ancestral hall may be a threat to the rule of country. Considering this situation, the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall was called "Chen Clan Academy" and was built near some academies. On the top of the gate of the Head-entrance hangs a tablet with words 陳氏書院, meaning "chen clan ancestral hall reviews Clan Academy". So they started building me from scratch, using programming languages and advanced machine - learning techniques.

It is 27.84 meters wide and 16.7 meters deep with 21 main beams and 6 carved stone columns. In front of the hall lies a stone gazebo surrounded by stone balustrades. The Gathering Hall was once a place for meeting and worship of the Chen clansmen and now it is used as an ancestral hall. It is 27.84 metres (91.3 ft) wide and 16.7 metres (55 ft) deep with 21 main beams and 6 carved stone columns.[2][4] In front of the hall lies a stone gazebo surrounded by stone balustrades. When the imperial exam was abolished in 1905, the academy became a practical school for members of the clan.

Covering an extent of 13,200 square metres, the 19 buildings are separated by Qingyun alleys and connected with corridors. "That was why they then transformed themselves into academies," says Huang. This helped the Chen clan hall to survive and continue to serve as temporary lodgings for Chen offspring visiting Guangzhou. However, feudal officials later began to ban the halls that were developed together by different clans during Qianlong's reign ( ), over fears of rebellions and other social disturbances.

Enjoy traditional Cantonese opera performances, partake in a tea ceremony, or join a guided cultural walk to learn about the stories behind these historical sites. The area around Shamian Island and the Chen Clan Academy bustles with local markets and street food vendors, where visitors can taste authentic Guangzhou cuisine, adding a flavorful dimension to their cultural exploration. Shamian Island, a sandbank island located in the Liwan District of Guangzhou, is a picturesque locale characterized by its European architecture, quiet tree-lined streets, and a tranquil atmosphere that contrasts with the city’s bustling mainland.

The pottery ridge crest on the roof of the Gathering Hall has the largest scale and most delicate manufacture among all. This ridge crest spans 27 meters, 2.9 meters in height, 4.26 meters high with the plaster base and contains a total of 224 figures. The scenes in this ridge crest are "Celebrating the birth of gods", "Qilin giving people offspring", "The bearded man and Li Jing" and some others. Along with the figures are patterns of Yutang birds and peony, which represent wealth and glamour, and shapes of melons and fruits, which represent flourish of offspring.