Starry Mountain Villa

Taichung Attractions

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The Taichung City designated historic site, Zhaxing Mountain Villa, is currently undergoing restoration work and is temporarily closed to the public. Zhaxing Mountain Villa, located in the Tanzi District of Taichung, next to the Tanyashen Bicycle Path, is also known as the Tanzi Lin Residence. Covering an area of over two thousand square meters, it was built by General Lin Qi-Zhong during the 10th year of the Tongzhi era (1871) and took nine years to complete, finishing in the 5th year of the Guangxu era (1879). With a history spanning over a hundred years, it is a traditional Siheyuan (four-sided courtyard) building with multiple protective dragons. Notably, it exhibits exquisite craftsmanship in its reliefs, traditional Cizhou ware, decorative paintings, and structural design, earning it the title of "the foremost private residence in Taiwan" and designating it as a city historic site.

Address：88, Section 2, Tanfu Road, Tanzi District, Taichung City 427, Taiwan

Starry Mountain Villa Introduction

The Taichung City designated historic site, Zhaixing Villa, is currently undergoing restoration work and is closed to the public. Zhaixing Villa, located alongside the Tanyashen Bicycle Path in the Tanzi District of Taichung, is also known as the Tanzi Lin Residence. Covering an area of over 2,000 ping, it was built by General Lin Qizhong during the 10th year of the Tongzhi era (1871) and took nine years to complete, finishing in the 5th year of the Guangxu era (1879), making it over a century old. This traditional four-sided courtyard building features two entrances and multiple protective dragons, and is noted for its exquisite carvings, Jiaozi pottery, decorative paintings, and structural details. It is renowned as "the foremost residential house in Taiwan" and has been designated as a city historic site.

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Starry Mountain Villa Travel Information

Address：88, Section 2, Tanfu Road, Tanzi District, Taichung City 427, Taiwan

Parking Information：There is a free parking lot available for visitors in front of the main entrance.

Remarks：Due to the natural ecological environment within the park, please avoid entering the bamboo forest area at the back to prevent encounters with insects and snakes.

Other Nearby Attractions： BaoXiong Fishing Leisure Wharf 、 Tanya Shen Greenway 、 Tanzi Elementary School Japanese-Style Building (Reservation Required) 、 Taiwan Miso Brewing Culture Museum 、 Xiaoyun Mountain Villa 、 Tanzi Sports Park 、 Tanshui Pavilion 、 Tanzi Tourist Orchid Garden 、 Shakou Wanxing Temple 、 Taichung Intercontinental Baseball Stadium

Nearby Cuisine： Okuma Fishing Museum 、 Shichuan Shimeishi Stone Pot Specialty Store 、 Dong Xi Tang 、 Green Wild Fresh Blue Fig 、 Coffee Leaf Roastery 、 San Feng Noodle Restaurant 、 Pear Cafe - Fengyuan Branch 、 Kusu Kusu - Kushi Yaki 、 Migi Mici Food Paradise 、 Nut Drill Nut Specialty Store