Chi-feng Residence (Li Chi-feng Historical House)

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The most luxurious traditional house in Jinshan, Qi Feng Ju, was owned by a wealthy figure in northern Taiwan, known as Li Bu Gong. According to the Qing dynasty system, only officials or families of successful candidates in the imperial examinations were allowed to build rooftops with swallowtail decorations, making this ancient residence of Li Qi Feng possibly the creation of a prominent official family, capable of constructing such a magnificent home. It features a typical Sanheyuan (three-compound) layout, with a square main building and dragon guards on both sides, exuding an extraordinary presence. The most unique aspect is that the front yard retains a rare semi-circular feng shui pond, which is uncommon in Taiwan today!

Address：No. 3, Lane 21, Qingshui Road, Jinshan District, New Taipei City 208, Taiwan

Chi-feng Residence (Li Chi-feng Historical House) Introduction

Located in Jinshan District, New Taipei City, Li Chufeng Ancient House is a Minnan-style three-section compound with a history of about 200 years. It is the most complete and magnificent Minnan-style residence in the North Coast area. It is said that the owner of Chufeng Residence, Li Bu, immigrated from Zhangzhou in 1802 to Taiwan for cultivation, starting from scratch and becoming wealthy, being regarded as the richest and most respectable person in areas like Jinbaoli at that time. Entering Chufeng Residence, there is a crescent-shaped pond in front and an orchard in the back, displaying the feng shui design of seeking wealth and prosperity within this ancient house. According to the customs of the Qing Dynasty, ordinary people's houses were not allowed to have decorative pointed ridges, except for temples and ancestral halls. Only officials or those who passed the imperial examination were qualified to build roofs with decorative fins. However, Chufeng Residence boasts a splendid finial roof, indicating the owner's power and accomplishments. The decorative plasterwork on the roof ridge is also very exquisite. Currently, there are still residents living in Chufeng Residence, and as long as one does not disturb them, visitors are welcomed to observe from the outside.

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Chi-feng Residence (Li Chi-feng Historical House) Travel Information

Address：No. 3, Lane 21, Qingshui Road, Jinshan District, New Taipei City 208, Taiwan

Transportation Methods：【Public Transportation】1. Take bus 862 from Keelung to Tamsui and get off at "Hengxi Bridge Station," then walk to your destination. 2. Take bus 863 from Tamsui to Jinshan and get off at "Hengxi Bridge Station," then walk to your destination. 3. Take Keelung Bus 829 and get off at "Hengxi Bridge Station," then walk to your destination. 【Driving】1. National Highway No. 1 → Provincial Highway 62 → Follow the North Coast Scenic Highway / Provincial Highway No. 2 to Jinshan District.

Other Nearby Attractions： Jinshan Old Airport Ruins 、 Jinshan Old Airport Ruins and Li Qifeng Residence 、 Huangqing Bridge 、 New Taipei City Surfing Sports Education Park 、 Zhongsiao Bay Visitor Center 、 Zhongjiao Bay 、 Zhongjiao Bay (Zhongjiao Bay International Surfing Base) 、 Jinbaoli Old Street 、 Guang'an Temple 、 Jinshan Old Street (Jinbaoli Old Street)

Nearby Cuisine： Tianzhong Fangyuan 、 Jinshan District Farmers' Association Agricultural Specialty Products Exhibition Center 、 Lavender Restaurant 、 Zhongjiao Bay 、 Q.B.DAYS 、 Manthe Ning Garden Coffee 、 Mandheling Garden Coffee 、 Jinshan Meat Bun King 、 Jinbaoli Chenji Tempura Fried Fish Sticks 、 Hong Kong-style Chaoji Roast Meat Restaurant