Wang'an Flower House Introduction
Wang-an Huazhai Community is one of the most well-preserved traditional settlements in the Penghu region. Over 300 years ago, Han Chinese immigrants settled here, surrounded by hills, resembling petals surrounding the center of a flower. The residents built their homes near the center (Mount Zaiwei), which is why it is called "Huazhai." After Taiwan's retrocession, due to its geographical location at the center of the four villages in Wang-an Township, it was renamed Zhongshe Village. Among the ancient houses in Huazhai, the most famous is the "Zeng Family Ancient House," built with red bricks and featuring the unique Zeng character window. This magnificent ancient house is the best preserved in the settlement, differing from most old houses in Penghu made of coral stones, as the Zeng Family Ancient House is made of basalt. Its front windows are designed in the style of scrolls, full of literary flavor. Due to the age-related disrepair of the ancient house, the descendants of the Zeng family raised funds to restore it, and it has now become a common spiritual home and symbol for the descendants of the Zeng family.
