Tainan Travel

Chen De-Jiu Family Hall(陳德聚堂) was built in 1644. It is now the largest Chen family ancestral hall in Taiwan and currently houses the Tainan Guide Association. Although more than 300 years old, the Hall is well-preserved. It has a fine mural by master Chen Yu-feng and, like many temples, it has a “Han Fan House Carrier” (statue holding up the roof,) a traditional decoration; however, closer inspection will show that the beam it supports is very different; follow it outside and you will find it is actually a water pipe through which the rain flows out and then is discharged at the dragon head on the roof. Be sure to observe this beautiful architectural design. It is a small place you must take a close look when you come here.