The Haishan Hall (traditional Chinese: 海山館; simplified Chinese: 海山馆; pinyin: Hǎishān Guǎn) is a former military assembly hall in Anping District, Tainan, Taiwan.
| Haishan Hall | |
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海山館 | |
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| General information | |
| Location | Anping, Tainan, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 23°00′05.6″N 120°09′45.6″E / 23.001556°N 120.162667°E |
| Completed | 1684 |
Name edit
The hall was named Haishan taken from a mountain located in Pingtan Island, Fuzhou, Fujian.[1]
History edit
The hall was built in 1684 shortly after Qing Dynasty took over Taiwan. It used to be the gathering venue for soldiers coming from Haishan District of Fujian Province.[2] Those soldiers were stationed in Taiwan to defend the island on a three year rotational shift. In 1975, the building was acquired by Tainan City Government from the descendant of 張金聲 who owned the house and converted into a museum in 1985.[3]
Exhibitions edit
The hall exhibits the implements and charms designed to ward off evil. Various folk and cultural artifacts were also displayed.[3]
Transportation edit
The hall is accessible by bus from Tainan Station of Taiwan Railways.[4]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Haishan House". roundTAIWANround. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
- ^ "Taiwan Info - Anping the cradle of Chinese society in Taiwan". Archived from the original on 2015-02-19. Retrieved 2015-02-19.
- ^ a b "Haishan Hostel (Grade 3 historic site)". Anping District Office, Tainan City. 9 October 2019. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
- ^ "Haishan Hall". Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. 9 July 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
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