Chen Te-hsing Hall Introduction
Chen De-Xing Hall is the ancestral hall of the Chen clan in the Taipei area, designed and built by the renowned Taiwanese craftsman Chen Ying-Bin. The main hall features a beautiful double-eaved hip-and-gable roof, a wooden structure, and exquisite dougong brackets. The eaves and ridge lines are smoothly curved, showcasing high artistic value. The stone-carved double dragon pillars at the front hall are considered one of the earliest examples of the "one pillar with double dragons" motif in modern Taiwan, significantly influencing later temple constructions. The deity shrine inside the main hall is enormous, with rich wood carvings, characterized by finely crafted railings. The pewter ritual utensils and the immortal candlestick in front of the shrine are well-preserved and intricately designed, making them a rare example in Taiwan. Today, in addition to serving as the Chen clan hall, it operates as a kindergarten, and its maintenance is quite good. It also received the Preservation Contribution Award at the 3rd National Cultural Heritage Preservation Awards from the Ministry of Culture in 2014, making it worth a visit. After exploring Chen De-Xing Hall, you can also wander around the nearby Ningxia Night Market, which is brimming with authentic Taiwanese flavor! (Some content is extracted from the Taipei City Cultural Bureau website.)
