Chen Dexing Ancestral Hall
Ancestral shrine in Datong, Taipei, Taiwan
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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.
Typeancestral shrine
Architectural stylesouthern Fujian
| Chen Dexing Ancestral Hall | |
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陳德星堂 | |
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  Chen Dexing Ancestral Hall Location within 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 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.[1] The hall was then rebuilt in 1911 at its present location.[2]
Architecture
Transportation
The hall is accessible within walking distance southwest of Shuanglian Station of Taipei Metro.
