Chen Dexing Ancestral Hall
# 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 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.

