Tomb of Chen Jhong-he

The Tomb of Chen Jhong-he is a tomb of a prominent businessman Chen Jhong-he in Lingya District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

History

Chen Jhong-he rose to prominence during the end of Qing Dynasty and early [Taiwan under Taiwan under Japanese rule|Japanese rule|Japanese] rule of Taiwan which made him one of the most important entrepreneurs and wealthiest businessmen. He died in 1916, and the construction of his tomb started in 1930. After five years of construction work, the tomb was completed in 1935.

Architecture

The tomb covers an area of 2.235 hectares adopting a Fujian style of tomb construction and combines both Japanese and Western Baroque architecture style from the Japanese rule period.

Transportation

The tomb is accessible from south of Wukuaicuo Station of Kaohsiung MRT.