Zhaixing Villa
摘星山莊
General information
Typeformer house
LocationTanzi, Taichung, Taiwan
Coordinates24°13′27.9″N 120°41′49.9″E / 24.224417°N 120.697194°E / 24.224417; 120.697194
Construction started1871
Completed1879

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

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.[1] In 1997, the former house was declared a historical building and was taken over by Taichung County Government.[2]

Architecture

The building is a traditional courtyard house which is surrounded by garden, quadrangles and has a pond in front.[3] It features a coffee shop and souvenir shop.[2]

Transportation

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

See also

References

  1. "Zhaixing Villa". Taichung City Government Tourism and Travel Bureau. 16 December 2021. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
  2. 1 2 "Chaihsing Residence - Plucking Stars in Tanzi". taichung.guide. 22 September 2016. Retrieved 6 December 2017.
  3. "Zhaixing Villa". Taichung Museum & Local Culture Museum. Retrieved 16 December 2020.


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