Wangan Zhongsha Old House Introduction
Zhongshe Ancient House, located in Zhongshe Village, Wangan Township, Penghu, was once a garden-style ancient house featuring more than a hundred Min Nan architecture homes, showcasing the prosperity and flourishing of that era. Walking along the streets, one can see traditional Min-style buildings, daughter's windows, cat holes, and langgu stone clamshells. The original name of Zhongshe Ancient House was "Huazhai." At the center of Huazhai, there is a small hill that residents refer to as "Huaxin," which means the center of Huazhai. "Huazhai" first appeared in the "Taiwan Prefectural Records" in 1695. It was named Huazhai because its terrain resembles a flower. Viewed from the open sea, the surrounding hills resemble flower petals encircling the flower center, leading the ancestors to name it "Huazhai." The group of ancient houses in Zhongshe Village (a traditional Min Nan settlement) has been listed as one of the world's one hundred sites at risk of extinction and has been officially registered as a "Preservation Area for Ancient Houses" by the Council for Cultural Affairs. Due to the dense concentration of ancient houses, Zhongshe Village exudes a strong cultural atmosphere, often evoking nostalgic sentiments in tourists. In recent years, it has also become a popular filming location for movies (such as "The Silent Sea") and advertisements (like Barista Coffee), making it a must-visit spot for travelers to Penghu. [Recommended Stay Time] 1.5 hours
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