Erkan Chen Residence
# Erkan Chen Residence

The Erkan Chen Residence (traditional Chinese: 二崁陳宅; simplified Chinese: 二崁陈宅; pinyin: Èrkǎn Chén Zhái; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Jī-khàm Tân Tia̍k) is a former residence in Erkan Village, Xiyu Township, Penghu County, Taiwan belongs to the Chen family.

## History

The residence was built in 1910 by brother Chen Ling and Chen Bang with the cost around NT$8,000 to 9,000.

## Architecture

The residence was built with the classic southern Fujian style, featuring relief carvings, windows, doors and eaves. It forms a rectangular shape over an area of 330 $m^2$ which includes three halls.

