Chih Shan Yen Gate
Gate in Shilin, Taipei, Taiwan
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The Chih Shan Yen Gate (traditional Chinese: 芝山岩隘門; simplified Chinese: 芝山岩隘门; pinyin: Zhīshānshí Àimén) is a gate in Shilin District, Taipei, Taiwan.
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芝山岩隘門 | |
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| Type | gate |
| Location | Shilin, Taipei, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 25°6′11.1″N 121°31′48.9″E |
Completed | 1825 |
History
Architecture
The gate is made of quarry stone. The top of the gate was crenelated with loopholes for firing weapons. There are four Chinese characters carved on the rock outside the gate by Qing Dynasty scholar Pan Yongqing depicting the beauty of Chih Shan Yen Hui Chi Temple.[1]
Transportation
The temple is accessible within walking distance east of Zhishan Station of Taipei Metro.
