Huazhai Settlement (merged with Zeng Family Ancient Residence and renamed as Wang-an Huazhai, now closed) Introduction
Wang-an Flower House Settlement is one of the most well-preserved traditional settlements in the Penghu area. Over 300 years ago, Han Chinese immigrants settled here, surrounded by hills that resemble petals encircling a flower center. The residents cultivated land and built houses near the flower center (at the top of Shan-zai-wei), which is how it got its name "Flower House." After the restoration of Taiwan, it was renamed Zhongsha Village due to its geographical centrality among the four villages in Wang-an Township. Among the ancient houses in Flower House, the most famous is the "Zeng Family Ancient House," which features red brick windows with a "Zeng" pattern. This magnificent ancient house is the best-preserved in the settlement, contrasting with most ancient houses in Penghu that are made of coral stone. The Zeng Family Ancient House is constructed from basalt and has distinctive window designs that resemble scrolls, filled with a scholarly atmosphere. Due to years of neglect, descendants of the Zeng family pooled their resources to restore the house, which has now become a shared spiritual symbol and heritage for the Zeng family's future generations.
