Taiwan Provincial Exam Hall Introduction
The Taiwan Provincial Confucian Examination Hall was originally used by candidates across Taiwan to participate in rural examinations. During the early Japanese colonial period, it served as a temporary police station. In 1918, due to the expansion of the Taichung Prefectural Office, it was relocated and repurposed as a police club, which allowed it to be preserved. Its relocation history reflects the urban transition from the Qing Dynasty official residence complex to the Japanese prefectural office area, and it has significant value for preservation and architectural research. Having endured over a century, it is the only remaining Qing Dynasty examination hall in the country. In 2006, it was announced as a designated historical site by the city. The remnants have undergone relocation, with only partial structural components remaining. To properly preserve this cultural asset, the city government has utilized a combination of new and traditional techniques to protect the existing Qing Dynasty roof framework, allowing visitors to appreciate the beauty of traditional architectural culture. The city has also commissioned a private company, Gengkan Landscape Creation Co., Ltd., to manage the site, inviting the public to explore this cross-disciplinary space of exhibitions and coffee.
