Chen De Xing Tang. Chen De Xing Tang is the ancestral hall for the Chen family in the Taipei area, designed and built by the renowned Taiwanese master craftsman Chen Ying-bin. Its front hall features a double-eaved hip-and-gable roof, intricate woodwork, and dougong brackets. Chen De Xing Tang is the ancestral hall for the Chen family in the Taipei area, designed and built by the renowned Taiwanese master craftsman Chen Ying-bin. Its front hall features a double-eaved hip-and-gable roof, intricate woodwork, and dougong brackets, with elegantly curved eaves and roof ridges, possessing high artistic value. The double dragon stone pillars in the front hall are considered one of the earlier examples of "one pillar, double dragons" in modern Taiwan, profoundly influencing later temple construction. The main hall's shrine is massive, richly adorned with wood carvings, characterized by its exquisitely carved balustrades. The pewter ritual vessels and immortal candlesticks in front of the shrine are well-preserved, with exquisite designs, representing a rare example in Taiwan. Today, in addition to serving as the Chen family's ancestral hall, it is used as a kindergarten on weekdays and is well-maintained. It also received the Preservation Contribution Award at the 3rd National Cultural Heritage Conservation Awards by the Ministry of Culture in 2014, making it worth a visit. After exploring Chen De Xing Tang, you can also take a stroll to the nearby Ningxia Night Market, which is full of Taiwanese charm! (Some content is excerpted from the Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs website)
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