Erkan Chen Residence
Historic house in Xiyu, Penghu, Taiwan
23°36′17.5″N 119°31′11.9″E / 23.604861°N 119.519972°E / 23.604861; 119.519972
The Erkan Chen Residence (traditional Chinese: 二崁陳宅; simplified Chinese: 二崁陈宅; pinyin: Èrkǎn Chén Zhái; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Jī-khàm Tân Tia̍k) is a former residence in Erkan Village, Xiyu Township, Penghu County, Taiwan belongs to the Chen family.[1]
History
The residence was built in 1910 by brother Chen Ling and Chen Bang with the cost around NT$8,000 to 9,000.[2][3]
Architecture
The residence was built with the classic southern Fujian style, featuring relief carvings, windows, doors and eaves. It forms a rectangular shape over an area of 330 m2 which includes three halls.[4]
See also
References
- ^ Tsai, June (8 October 2010). "Traditional village going strong in Penghu". Taiwan Today. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
- ^ "Penghu Erkan Chen Residence". culture.tw. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
- ^ "Erkan Historical House – Chen Family Historical House". Penghu National Scenic Area Administration, Tourism Bureau, MOTC. 10 June 2019. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
- ^ "Erkan Historical House". Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. 16 March 2021. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
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