Zhaixing Villa

The Zhaixing Villa (Chinese: 摘星山莊; pinyin: Zhāixīng Shānzhuāng) is a former house in Tanzi District, Taichung, Taiwan.

Zhaixing Villa
摘星山莊
General information
TypeFormer house
LocationTanzi, Taipei, Taiwan
Coordinates24°13′27.9″N 120°41′49.9″E
Construction started1871
Completed1879

Name

The name Zhaixing means plucking stars.

History

The building was constructed by Qing Dynasty General Lin Chi-chung which was started in 1871 and completed in 1879. In 1997, the former house was declared a historical building and was taken over by Taichung County Government.[1]

Architecture

The building is a traditional courtyard house which is surrounded by garden, quadrangles and has a pond in front.[1][2]

Facilities

The building features a coffee shop and souvenir shop.[1]

Transportation

The building is accessible within walking distance northwest of Tanzi Station of Taiwan Railways.

See also

References

  1. "Chaihsing Residence - Plucking Stars in Tanzi". taichung.guide. 22 September 2016. Retrieved 6 December 2017.
  2. "Zhaixing Villa". Taichung Museum & Local Culture Museum. Retrieved 16 December 2020.


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