Chen Dexing Ancestral Hall
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.
History
The hall was originally built in 1892 during the reign of the 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. The hall was then rebuilt in 1911 at its present location.
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.
Transportation
The hall is accessible within walking distance southwest of Shuanglian Station of Taipei Metro.
See also
- Chinese ancestral veneration
- Taipei Confucius Temple
- Dalongdong Baoan Temple
- Taipei Xia-Hai City God Temple
- List of temples in Taiwan
- List of tourist attractions in Taiwan