Ancestral Temple (TV series)
# Ancestral Temple (TV series)

Ancestral Temple (Chinese: 大祠堂; pinyin: Dà cí táng) is a 2009 Chinese historical drama directed by Yan Jian Gang and stars Ruby Lin, Wang Yu, Zhao Hong Fei, and Pan Hong. The series is aired in China on Fujian TV Station on October 6, 2009 and running for 43 episodes.

## Synopsis

The ancestral temple is a family's sacred place. And in the period of time where women are considered inferiors, the ancestral temple is also a place off-limits to women. In this story about this ancestral temple, it so happens that its start and development revolves around one woman, its conclusion is unknown.

## Cast and characters

* Ruby Lin as Zheng Xiu Yun
* Zhao Hong Fei as Xie Zhicheng
* Wang Yu as Xie Zhiqing
* Pan Hong as Da Nai Nai
* Gao Ming as San Ye (Third Master)
* Zhao Liang as Xiu Cai
* Yi Zhen as Xie Ke Chang
* Wang Mao Lei as Xie Zhixiang
* Zhao Na as Li Niang
* Qi Xiao Xiao as Xie Yufen
* Chen Chu Dong as Xie Gefei
* Liu Zhe as Zhi Liu
* Sun Han Wen as Xiao Zhixiang

## Production

Shooting began in August 2006 at Huangshan and ended in November. Although it was originally announced that Ancestral Temple would be broadcast in 2007, it was later postponed to October 2009.

## International broadcast

| Channel | Location | Broadcast start date |
| - | - | - |
| Fujian Television | Mainland China | October 6, 2009 |
| Xinjiang TV | Mainland China | July 30, 2012 |
| Ningxia Television | Mainland China | March 14, 2010 |
| ERA TV | Taiwan | March 18, 2010 |
| Asia N Channel | South Korea | August, 2010 |
