Foshan Ancestral Temple, also known as "North Emperor Temple" or "Lingying Temple", is a long-standing Taoist temple located at No. 21 Zumiao Road, Chancheng District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province. The history of Foshan's ancestral temple dates back to the Yuanfeng years of the Northern Song Dynasty (1078-1085), and it witnessed the process of the introduction of Central Plains culture into Lingnan with the migration of southwards. The ancestral temple was rebuilt in the five years of Ming Hongwu (1372), and by the early Qing Dynasty, the ancestral temple had developed into a complete system, rigorous structure and strong local characteristics of the complex. The ancestral temple is not only a national key cultural relics protection unit, but also a national tourist scenic spot, with Yuecheng Longmu Temple and Guangzhou Chen Jiaxuan, known as the "three major gems of Lingnan Ancient Buildings". The architectural style of Foshan Ancestral Temple is unique. The whole complex covers an area of about 3,500 square meters and is symmetrically arranged along the north and south central axis, including Wanfutai, Lingying Archway, Jinxiangchi, Bell and Drum Tower, Three Gates, Front Hall, Main Hall, Qingzhen Building and other buildings. The building is made of wood and stone materials, and the arch beams are strong and exquisite. The roof of the hall is decorated with famous stone bay ceramics and the walls are set with exquisite brick and gray sculptures. The interior is displayed with various wood, stone, iron, copper and tin artworks, which is called the hall of art. In addition, the temple also displays the culture of Foshan martial arts, such as the famous Huang Feihong Memorial Hall and Ye Wentang, which reflect Foshan's historical position as the birthplace of Nanpai martial arts.