Tufan Old House Introduction
Banli Ancient House is located at Banli Scenic Area Management Office. It is the descendant of Yanxi, the 10th son of the Min King Wang Shenchih, who built it when he moved to Banli Village during the Tongzhi period of the Qing Dynasty. During the military administration period, the ancient house was requisitioned for military use. After the Nationalist Army's retreat, it was maintained by the Matsu National Scenic Area Administration. The construction materials were all sourced from mainland China, built according to the traditional architectural style of Eastern Fujian. Due to the meticulous construction techniques, the internal beams and columns are intricately carved. Additionally, the central courtyard and the saddle-shaped side wall show that it was a family of prominence, making it highly valuable for preservation. Although the internal beams have suffered some collapses and damages, the exterior walls remain intact, and some well-preserved wooden walls and carved beams are in good condition. Therefore, after repeated efforts by local villagers, Banli Ancient House was officially included in the community preservation and reconstruction work promoted by the Matsu National Scenic Area Administration in 2008. With government funding, after the renovations are completed, the administration will have a 20-year right of use and will integrate additional stores and exhibition spaces with the existing visitor service center, allowing Banli Ancient House not only to gain new life but also to become an added tourist resource for Banli.
