Gao Yang may refer to:
- Gao Yang clan 高陽氏 mentioned in the Zuo Zhuan, Wen Gong 18 (《文公十八年》)
- Zhuanxu the Chinese ruler, family name is Gao-Yang
- Emperor Wenxuan of Northern Qi, named Gao Yang
- Gao Yang (PRC politician), former President of the CPC Central Party School
- Gao Yang (artist), Chinese performance artist and former resident of the Beijing East Village
- Gao Yang (speed skater)