Haishan Hall

The Haishan Hall (traditional Chinese: 海山館; simplified Chinese: 海山馆; pinyin: Hǎishān Guǎn) is a former military assembly hall in Anping District, Tainan, Taiwan.

Haishan Hall
海山館
General information
Location	Anping, Tainan, Taiwan
Coordinates	23°00′05.6″N 120°09′45.6″E
Completed	1684

Name

The hall was named Haishan taken from a mountain located in Pingtan Island, Fuzhou, Fujian.^[1]

History

The hall was built in 1684 shortly after Qing Dynasty took over Taiwan. It used to be the gathering venue for soldiers coming from Haishan District of Fujian Province.^[2] Those soldiers were stationed in Taiwan to defend the island on a three year rotational shift. In 1975, the building was acquired by Tainan City Government from the descendant of 張金聲 who owned the house and converted into a museum in 1985.^[3]

Exhibitions

The hall exhibits the implements and charms designed to ward off evil. Various folk and cultural artifacts were also displayed.^[3]

Transportation

The hall is accessible by bus from Tainan Station of Taiwan Railways.^[4]

See also

• Tianhou Temple (Anping)
• List of tourist attractions in Taiwan