Haishan Hall
Hall in Anping, Tainan, Taiwan
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The Haishan Hall (traditional Chinese: 海山館; simplified Chinese: 海山馆; pinyin: Hǎishān Guǎn) is a former military assembly hall in Anping District, Tainan, Taiwan.
| Haishan Hall | |
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海山館 | |
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 Interactive map of the Haishan Hall area | |
| General information | |
| Location | Anping, Tainan, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 23°00′05.6″N 120°09′45.6″E |
| Completed | 1684 |
Name
The hall was named Haishan taken from a mountain located in Pingtan Island, Fuzhou, Fujian.[1]
History
The hall was built in 1684 shortly after Qing Dynasty took over Taiwan. It used to be the gathering venue for soldiers coming from Haishan District of Fujian Province.[2] Those soldiers were stationed in Taiwan to defend the island on a three year rotational shift. In 1975, the building was acquired by Tainan City Government from the descendant of 張金聲 who owned the house and converted into a museum in 1985.[3]
Exhibitions
The hall exhibits the implements and charms designed to ward off evil. Various folk and cultural artifacts were also displayed.[3]
Transportation
The hall is accessible by bus from Tainan Station of Taiwan Railway.[4]
