The Haishan Hall () is a former military assembly hall in Anping District, Tainan, Taiwan.

Name

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

Haishan Hall

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. 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.

Haishan Hall

Exhibitions

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

Haishan Hall

Transportation

The hall is accessible by bus from Tainan Station of Taiwan Railways.

See also

Tianhou Temple (Anping) List of tourist attractions in Taiwan

References

1684 establishments in Taiwan

Buildings and structures completed in 1684

Buildings and structures in Tainan

Tourist attractions in Tainan