Taiwan travel
Kinmen Jinhu Chen Keng and
Chen Jinglan Western-style House
Chen Keng
As the name suggests, Chenkeng is a settlement dominated by the Chen clan. In 1960, the Nationalist government renamed it “Cheng Gung Village”, which reflected the wishes to reconquer Mainland China at that time. The Chen clan moved into Kinmen during the Song Dynasty and gradually spread out. Although the settlement was small, it could still be divided into six blocks. Because it is located at the sea and land intersection in the middle of the Kinmen, the Ming Dynasty built a village here to set up an inspection department, but unfortunately there is no trace of it today.
How to get here?
It can be reached from Jincheng by bus 2, 3, Red 1 (about 40 minutes) or Taiwan Trip Bus Line D
Recommended Tour
- Recommended time: about 2 hours
- Chen Jinglan Western-style House
- Chen Ancestral Hall
- Note: 1. Many attractions are private property, please respect the residents. 2. Please do not make noise in the old streets and alleys.
Chen Jinglan Western-style House
Chen Ancestral Hall
The Chen Ancestral Hall was built during the 17th century and restored during the 18th century. The most recent restauration took place in the 1960s. The current appearance is still very new and has been classified as a historic building.