title: Chen Dexing Ancestral Hall
text: # Chen Dexing Ancestral Hall
  
  The Chen Dexing Ancestral Hall (traditional Chinese: 陳德星堂; simplified Chinese: 陈德星堂; pinyin: Chén Déxīng Táng) is an ancestral shrine in Datong District, Taipei, Taiwan.
  
  ## History
  
  The hall was originally built in 1892 during the reign of Guangxu Emperor. The hall was confiscated by the Japanese government to make the Office of the Governor-General of Taiwan at the original site along with Lin Family Ancestral Hall. The hall was then rebuilt in 1911 at its present location.
  
  ## Architecture
  
  The hall was designed by Ch'en Ing-pin using southern Fukienese architectural style. There is a double dragon column in front of the hall.
  
  ## Transportation
  
  The hall is accessible within walking distance southwest of Shuanglian Station of Taipei Metro.
  
  