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Chih-Kan Lou
Tainan Chih-Kan Lou is built by the Dutch in 1653.
It was originally called Provintia. In Dutch it means eternity. The Chinese called the building "Chih-Kan Lou", "Fantselou" or "Honmaulou". Although Chih-Kan Lou has gone through Ming Dynasty, Ching Dynasty and the Japanese Colonization Period, it basically still maintains its original look. Chih-Kan Lou has been an administration center from the Dutch's occupation period. In 1661 when the Chinese general, Cheng Chengkung, repelled the Dutch. Provintia was changed to be Chentien governor's mansion. In the early stage of Ching Dynasty when Taichiang River was still running, the tides could reach Chih-Kan Lou directly. "The sunset in Chih-Kan Lou" was one of the eight famous scenes in Taiwan. In front of Chih-Kan Lou there are nine sets of stone turtles carrying plates.
There were made in Ching Dynasty and were removed from elsewhere to be located here.The legend says that the stone turtle is one of the dragon's nine sons. It shifted into a turtle because it loved to endure heavy objects. There is also a stone horse with broken legs. The legend says that the stone horse's legs were broken by force because it shape-shifted into a monster at night and harassed the residents. Later, Chih-Kan Lou declined due to damages caused by civilian upheaval and lack of management.
Chinese style building was added to the original Dutch architectural body. Once the place hosted the worship for Guanshihyin Budda. During the Japanese colonization period, Chih-Kan Lou was changed to be army hospital. There were some restoration and repair. After Taiwan was returned to R.O.C., the wooden structure was changed into steel concrete structure. The main entrance was changed.
Thus they created the look of Chih-Kan Lou today.
Open：8:30 - 17:00
*NT$50 (adult) and NT$25 (children) / Free admission for Tainan citizens (please show ID)
Tel：(06)2991111 ext. 8163
Address：No.82, Guosheng Rd., Anping District, Tainan City
Tel：(06)2205647
* NT$50 (adult), NT$25 (children) / Free admission for Tainan citizens (please show ID)
Open：Day : 8:30am - 5:30 pm / Evening : 5:30pm - 09:00pm
Address：No.212, Sec. 2, Minzu Rd., West Central District, Tainan City
Traffic Information
Public Conveyance
By Bus :
From Tainan Railway Station, take No. 17 city bus, and get off at Chih-Kan Lou (The Chamber of Red Hill) stop.
By Car :
Drive through Tainan (Ren-De) interchange; follow County Highway 182 to Tainan City and pass through Dongmen Road and Dongmen Circle, turn right to Beimen Road, then turn left to Minzu Road to Chih-Kan Lou (The Chamber of Red Hill).
Tainan City Travel information from : THSR High speed Rail (http://www.thsrc.com.tw/en/destination)
The more information from : Tainan City Government (http://ims.tncg.gov.tw/tour/english/historic/ht.asp)
