Zhaixing Villa
The Zhaixing Villa (Chinese: 摘星山莊; pinyin: Zhāixīng Shānzhuāng) is a former house in Tanzi District, Taichung, Taiwan.
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| Type | Former house |
| Location | Tanzi, Taipei, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 24°13′27.9″N 120°41′49.9″E |
| Construction started | 1871 |
| Completed | 1879 |
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.
References
- "Chaihsing Residence - Plucking Stars in Tanzi". taichung.guide. 22 September 2016. Retrieved 6 December 2017.
- "Zhaixing Villa". Taichung Museum & Local Culture Museum. Retrieved 16 December 2020.
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