San Chong Lin Family Ancestral House (Chong De Residence) Introduction
Chung Te House was built in the 14th year of the Taisho era (1925) during the Japanese rule in Taiwan, founded by Lin Jian-Li. At that time, the Lin family was operating a flourishing incense business in Sanchong. Following the family member Lin Ching-Tun's initiative to renovate the Xianshe Temple, Lin Jian-Li, who served as a member of the reconstruction committee, also began the construction of Chung Te House. Covering an area of over 600 ping, it was built using Fushu wood and TR bricks, featuring a Sanheyuan (traditional three-part courtyard) style with dual dragon guards. Besides the central main hall, there are three guest rooms on each side of the main building, and four rooms in each of the east and west wings, totaling 14 rooms, corresponding to the 14 strokes of the character “德” (virtue). Since Lin Jian-Li’s mother was a devout Buddhist, he deliberately designed Chung Te House to mimic the style of a temple, with red walls and red tiles, creating a serene and peaceful atmosphere even amidst the bustling city. The remnants of the old lifestyle here warm many people's memories, with intricate woodwork between the roof beams and a waterwheel at the entrance crafted by master Chen Tian-qi. The main hall was completed by the craftsmen who built the Xianshe Temple, exuding a grand and solemn aura.
