Wang'an Huazhai Introduction
Wang-An Flower House Settlement is one of the most well-preserved traditional settlements in the Penghu area. More than 300 years ago, Han Chinese immigrants came to this place, surrounded by hills that resemble petals encircling the flower center. The residents cultivated land and built houses near the flower center (on the top of Shan Zi Wei), which is how it got its name "Flower House." After the restoration of Taiwan, it was renamed Zhongsha Village due to its central location among the four villages of Wang-An Township. Among the ancient houses in Flower House, the most famous is the Zeng Family Ancient House, which features red bricks and the unique "Zeng" window design. This splendid ancient house is the best-preserved in the settlement, unlike most ancient houses in Penghu that are built with coral stones; the Zeng Family Ancient House is made of basalt, with windows at the front that have a scholarly scroll design. Due to years of neglect, the descendants of the Zeng family raised funds to repair it, and it has now become a shared spiritual home and symbol for the descendants of the Zeng family.
