Starry Mountain Villa

Taichung Attractions

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The Taichung City designated historical site, Zhai Xing Mountain Villa, is currently undergoing restoration work and is closed to the public. Zhai Xing Mountain Villa, located next to the Tanyasai Bike Path in Tanzi District, Taichung, 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 of over a hundred years, it is a traditional siheyuan (courtyard house) with multiple wings. Notably, it features exquisite carvings, glazed tiles, decorative paintings, and structural elements, earning it the reputation of being "the best residential building in Taiwan" and thus has been designated as a historical site by the city.

Address：88, Sec. 2, Tanfu Rd., Tanzih District, Taichung City 427, Taiwan

Starry Mountain Villa Introduction

The Taichung City designated historic site, Zhaixing Mountain Villa, is currently undergoing restoration work and is closed to the public. Zhaixing Mountain Villa, located beside the Tanyatian 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 Qi Zhong during the 10th year of the Tongzhi era (1871) and took nine years to complete by the 5th year of the Guangxu era (1879), making it over a hundred years old. It is a traditional siheyuan (courtyard house) with two sets of entryways and multiple protective dragons. The villa is particularly noted for its exquisite reliefs, Jiaozhi pottery, decorative paintings, and structural features, earning it the reputation of being "the number one residential house in Taiwan," and it has been designated as a city historic site.

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Starry Mountain Villa Travel Information

Address：88, Sec. 2, Tanfu Rd., Tanzih District, Taichung City 427, Taiwan

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

Remarks：Since the park is mainly a natural ecological environment, please avoid entering the bamboo forest area at the back to prevent insect and snake attacks.

Other Nearby Attractions： Bao Xiong Fishing Leisure Dock 、 Tanya Shen Greenway 、 Tanzi Elementary School Japanese-style Building (Reservation Required) 、 Taiwan Miso Brewing Cultural Museum 、 Hsiang Yun Mountain Villa 、 Tanzi Sports Park 、 Tan Shui Pavilion 、 Tanzi Scenic Orchid Garden 、 Shekou Wanxing Temple 、 Taichung Intercontinental Baseball Stadium

Nearby Cuisine： Okuma Fishing Museum 、 Stone Hot Pot Specialty Store 、 Dongxi Hall 、 Green Wild Fresh Blue Fig 、 San Feng Noodle House 、 Pear Cafe - Fengyuan Branch 、 Kusu Kusu Kushi Yaki 、 Nut Gem Nut Specialty Store 、 Di Yi Herbal Soup Charcoal-Grilled Ginger Duck 、 New Paradise Group - Chongde Flagship Store