Erkan Chen Residence

The Erkan Chen Residence (Chinese: 二崁陳宅; 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][2]

Erkan Chen Residence
二崁陳宅
General information
TypeFormer residence
LocationXiyu, Penghu, Taiwan
Coordinates23°36′17.5″N 119°31′11.9″E
Completed1910
CostNT$9,000
Technical details
Floor area330 m2
Design and construction
ArchitectChen Ma-ting
Erkan Chen Residence interior

History

The residence was built in 1910 by brother Chen Ling and Chen Bang with the cost around NT$8,000 to 9000.[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

  1. "Penghu Erkan Chen Residence". culture.tw.
  2. Tsai, June (8 October 2010). "Traditional village going strong in Penghu". Taiwan Today.
  3. "PENGHU NATIONAL SCENIC AREA::Thematic Tours-Culture Tour". penghu-nsa.gov.tw. Archived from the original on 2015-02-19.
  4. "Erkan Historical House". Taiwan the Heart of Asia.


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