Erkan Chen Residence
The Erkan Chen Residence (Chinese: 二崁陳宅; pinyin: Èrkǎn Chén Zhái; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Jī-khàm Tân Tia̍k) is a former residence in Erkan Village, Xiyu Township, Penghu County, Taiwan belongs to the Chen family.[1][2]
| Erkan Chen Residence | |
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二崁陳宅 | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Former residence |
| Location | Xiyu, Penghu, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 23°36′17.5″N 119°31′11.9″E |
| Completed | 1910 |
| Cost | NT$9,000 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor area | 330 m2 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Chen Ma-ting |
Erkan Chen Residence interior
History
The residence was built in 1910 by brother Chen Ling and Chen Bang with the cost around NT$8,000 to 9000.[3]
Architecture
The residence was built with the classic southern Fujian style, featuring relief carvings, windows, doors and eaves. It forms a rectangular shape over an area of 330 m2 which includes three halls.[4]
References
- "Penghu Erkan Chen Residence". culture.tw.
- Tsai, June (8 October 2010). "Traditional village going strong in Penghu". Taiwan Today.
- "PENGHU NATIONAL SCENIC AREA::Thematic Tours-Culture Tour". penghu-nsa.gov.tw. Archived from the original on 2015-02-19.
- "Erkan Historical House". Taiwan the Heart of Asia.
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