Luzhu Dexin Hall Introduction
The Chen Family Dexing Hall, which has a history of over a hundred years, was built during the Qing Dynasty. It is one of the few well-preserved traditional Minnan-style residences in the Luchu District, featuring the rare swallowtail roof common in northern Taiwan. Only scholars of the time were able to construct such buildings, and the craftsmanship is exquisite and delicate. In addition to serving as a memorial center for the ancestors of the Chen family who came to Taiwan, it has also been designated as a third-class historical site by the Taoyuan City Government. The nearby Wujitou Mountain area was previously a habitat for the Asian Barred Owlet and the Crested Serpent Eagle. To promote ecological conservation, descendants of the Dexing Hall have set up a 3.1-meter tall giant owl figurine at the entrance of the ancient house, which has become a beloved image among tourists.
