The Chen Dexing Ancestral Hall (traditional Chinese: 陳德星堂; simplified Chinese: 陈德星堂; pinyin: Chén Déxīng Táng) is an ancestral shrine in Datong District, Taipei, Taiwan.
| Chen Dexing Ancestral Hall | |
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陳德星堂 | |
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  Chen Dexing Ancestral Hall Taiwan | |
| General information | |
| Type | ancestral shrine |
| Architectural style | southern Fujian |
| Location | Datong, Taipei, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 25°3′20.4″N 121°30′57.8″E / 25.055667°N 121.516056°E |
| Completed | 1892 (original building) 1911 (current building) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Ch'en Ing-pin |
History edit
The hall was originally built in 1892 during the reign of Guangxu Emperor. The hall was confiscated by the Japanese government to make the Office of the Governor-General of Taiwan at the original site along with Lin Family Ancestral Hall.[1] The hall was then rebuilt in 1911 at its present location.[2]
Architecture edit
The hall was designed by Ch'en Ing-pin using southern Fukienese architectural style.[3] There is a double dragon column in front of the hall.[2]
Transportation edit
The hall is accessible within walking distance southwest of Shuanglian Station of Taipei Metro.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "History of the Presidential Office Building". Office of the President, Republic of China (Taiwan). Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ a b "Chen De-xing Hall". Travel Taipei. 22 November 2016. Retrieved 10 April 2017.
- ^ "Chen Dexing Ancestral Hall". Department of Cultural Affairs, Taipei City Government. 8 November 2021. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
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