1. Chinese Title

臺灣古蹟的守護者 — 李乾朗教授

2. English Title

The Guardian of Taiwanese Historic Sites -- Prof. Li Chien-Lang

3. Topic description

Professor Li Chien-Lang was born in 1949. He has participated in more than 70 research projects on historic sites and has published more than 100 historic site-related books. His representative works include History of Taiwan Architecture, 20th Century Taiwan Architecture, Illustrated Dictionary of Taiwan Ancient Architecture, Introduction to Historic Sites, A Direct Inquiry into the Heart of the Craftsman, The Dwelling Place of All Beings, The Temple of the Gods, etc. Since the 1970s, Professor Li has been dedicated to the interpretation of cultural assets and the promotion of traditional architectural preservation and has been an important driving force in the conservation of cultural assets in Taiwan.

4. Place description

In the long history of Taiwan, many old buildings have been forgotten. However, these important buildings bear witness to the events of one period after another, representing the living conditions of different communities. There are many historic sites hidden in Formosa. Fort Santo Domingo in Tamsui, Chen De-Xing Hall, Yinshan Temple, Dalongdong Bao’an Temple, Confucius Temple, and Taipei City Gates are some of the famous historic sites in Taiwan. But who is conserving these historic sites? The answer, as you might have guessed, is Professor Li Chien-Lang, who has been the guardian of Taiwanese historic sites for decades and has preserved both these historic sites and the history of Taiwan.