Chin Shan Yen Gate
# Chin Shan Yen Gate

The Chin 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.

## History

The gate was built in 1825 by Zhangzhou immigrants from Fujian as a defense during conflict with Quanzhou immigrants.

## 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 Chin Shan Yen Hui Chi Temple.

## Transportation

The temple is accessible within walking distance east of Zhishan Station of Taipei Metro.

