Lianjuren Ancient House

Taipei Attractions

連舉人古厝正門

In the sixth year of the Qing Tongzhi era (1867 AD), Lian Xu-chun, a descendant of Lian Yuan-qiao, went to Fuzhou to participate in the provincial examinations and became the first successful candidate (juren) from the Shuangxi District. Therefore, his residence is honored as the "Juren House." The Qing court appointed Liu Ming-deng, the commissioner of the Tianjin region, to inspect the area of Gama-lan, and he specifically visited the Juren's house while passing through Ding Shuangxi. The ancient house of Juren Lian is a traditional Sanhe courtyard residence. A plaque inscribed with "Wen Kui" hangs above the main hall's entrance, which was established by Ding Richang, the Fujian provincial governor, in 1875. The doors on both sides are engraved with the words "Chu Zhong" (Loyalty Out) and "Ru Xiao" (Filial Piety In). Juren refers to those who pass the provincial examination and participate in the township examination, also known as Da Hui Zhuang, or commonly referred to as "Laoye."

Address：No. 13, Meizhuqi Rd, Shuangxi Dist, New Taipei City, Taiwan

Lianjuren Ancient House Introduction

In the sixth year of the Tongzhi era of the Qing Dynasty (1867), Lian Xuchun, a descendant of Lian Yuanqiao, went to Fuzhou to take the local examination and was successfully elected as a juren in the third degree, becoming the first juren from the Shuangxi District. Therefore, his residence is respectfully called "Juren Cuo." The Qing court ordered Liu Mingdeng, a commissioner, to inspect Kamen, and when passing through Ding Shuangxi, he specially visited. Lian's ancient residence is a traditional Sanhe courtyard house. The plaque hanging over the main hall door inscribed with "Wen Kui" was established by Ding Richang, the governor of Fujian, in 1875. The side doors are engraved with the characters "Chuzhong" (Loyalty) and "Ruxiao" (Filial Piety). A juren refers to a person who passes the provincial examination and subsequently passes the local examination; it is also known as the grand examination or spring examination, commonly referred to as "Laoye."

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Lianjuren Ancient House Travel Information

Address：No. 13, Meizhuqi Rd, Shuangxi Dist, New Taipei City, Taiwan

Transportation Methods：【Public Transportation】Take the train to Shuangxi Station, then walk for about 10 minutes to reach the destination. 【Driving】Drive along Taiwan Route 2B to Meizhu Xi Road in Shuangxi District.

Other Nearby Attractions： Shuangxi Old Street 、 Linyihhetang Chinese Medicine Shop 、 Shuangxi Ferry Terminal 、 San Chung Temple 、 Shuangxi Station 、 Shuangxi District Bicycle Path 、 South Sky Garden 、 Pinglin Leisure Farm 、 Zhuang Gongsheng Old House 、 Camellia Villa

Nearby Cuisine： Slu Cafe 、 Hai Shan Bakery 、 A-Juan Snack 、 Su Yi Hsing Restaurant 、 Dazhong Restaurant 、 Shuangxi Sweet Snack Shop 、 Pinglin Farm 、 Camellia House - Elegant Fresh Fragrant Wild Ginger Flower Rice Dumplings, Herbal Ice Cream 、 Fangjiao Fort Daitian Emperor Hairy Crab City 、 Ah Sheng Bento