Zhaixing Villa

Zhaixing Villa
摘星山莊
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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

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The name Zhaixing means plucking stars.

History

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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

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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

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

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Zhaixing Villa". Taichung City Government Tourism and Travel Bureau. 16 December 2021. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
  2. ^ a b "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.