Chen Dexing Ancestral Hall
The Chen Dexing Ancestral Hall (Chinese: 陳德星堂; pinyin: Chén Déxīng Táng) is an ancestral shrine in Datong District, Taipei, Taiwan.
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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 |
| Completed | 1892 (original building) 1911 (current building) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Ch'en Ing-pin |
History
The hall was originally built in 1892 during the reign of Guangxu Emperor. The hall was confiscated by the Japanese government to make a government house at the original site. The hall was then rebuilt in 1911 at its present location.[1]
Architecture
The hall was designed by Ch'en Ing-pin using southern Fukienese architectural style. There is a double dragon column in front of the hall.[1]
Transportation
The hall is accessible within walking distance southwest of Shuanglian Station of Taipei Metro.
See also
References
- "Chen De-xing Hall". Travel Taipei. 22 November 2016. Retrieved 10 April 2017.
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