Fangshan Post Office

The Fangshan Post Office (Chinese: 枋山郵局; pinyin: Fāngshān Yóujú) is a post office in Fangshan Township, Pingtung County, Taiwan.

Fangshan Post Office
枋山郵局
General information
TypePost office
Architectural styleBulk box
LocationFangshan, Pingtung County, Taiwan
Coordinates22°11′54.6″N 120°41′22.7″E
Opened14 October 2016
OwnerChunghwa Post

History

The post office was opened on 14 October 2016 as the 41st branch of Pingtung post office.[1][2][3]

Architecture

The post office was designed resembling a shipping box with green and white exterior. It features an image of a shrike, the Chunghwa Post corrugated shopping boxes image and mangoes and onions, the local agricultural product of Fangshan. The roof features a large screen which opens up every hour.[1] It is also powered by solar energy.[4][5]

See also

References
  1. CNA (15 October 2016). "One-of-a-kind post office opens in Pingtung". The China Post. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
  2. Kuo, Chih-hsuan; Chen, Christie (14 October 2016). "Unique post office opens in Pingtung County". Focus Taiwan. Retrieved 20 June 2017.
  3. Salmonsen, Renée (19 June 2017). "Parcel-shaped and energy efficient, Fangshan's new post office attracts tourists". Taiwan News. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  4. Kuo, Chu-chen; Hsu, Elizabeth (18 June 2017). "Mailbox-shaped post office in rural township becomes tourist draw". Focus Taiwan. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
  5. Yeh, Rana (27 July 2017). "10 places you should not miss in Pingtung". Taiwan News. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
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