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 Tanyasheen Bicycle Path in the Tanzi District of Taichung, is also known as the Tanzi Lin Residence. It covers an area of over two thousand square meters and was established by General Lin Qi Zhong during the 10th year of the Tongzhi era (1871). It took nine years to complete by the 5th year of the Guangxu era (1879), and it has now been over a hundred years since its construction. This traditional four-sided courtyard building features a two-part structure with multiple protective dragon carvings. It showcases exquisite expressions in its relief sculptures, glazed pottery, decorative paintings, and structural design, earning the title of "the finest of Taiwan's top ten private residences," and thus it has been designated as a historical site by the city.

Address：No. 88, Sec. 2, Tanfu Rd, Tanzi District, Taichung City 427, Taiwan

Starry Mountain Villa Introduction

The Zhaixing Mountain Villa, a designated historic site in Taichung City, is currently undergoing restoration and is closed to the public. Located in the Tanzi District, next to the Tanyatian Cycling Path, it is also known as the Tanzi Lin Residence. The villa covers an area of over 2,000 ping and was built by General Lin Qi-Zhong during the 10th year of the Tongzhi Era (1871 AD), taking nine years to complete by the 5th year of the Guangxu Era (1879 AD). With a history of over a century, it is a traditional quadrangle building featuring multiple protective dragons, particularly noted for its exquisite carvings, rice clay ceramics, decorative paintings, and structural elements. It is renowned as "the foremost of Taiwan's ten notable residences" and has been designated as a municipal historic site.

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Starry Mountain Villa Travel Information

Address：No. 88, Sec. 2, Tanfu Rd, Tanzi District, Taichung City 427, Taiwan

Parking Information：There is a free parking lot located in front of the main gate for visitors to park their vehicles.

Remarks：Due to the natural ecological environment within the park, it is advisable to avoid entering the bamboo grove at the back to prevent attacks from insects and snakes.

Other Nearby Attractions： Baoxiong Fishing Fun Wharf 、 Tanzi Elementary School Japanese-style Building (Reservation Required) 、 Taiwan Miso Brewing Culture Museum 、 Hsiayun Mountain Villa 、 Tanzi Sports Park 、 Tanshui Pavilion 、 Tanzi Tourist Orchid Garden 、 Shekou Wanching Temple 、 Taichung Intercontinental Baseball Stadium 、 Shekout Lin Residence

Nearby Cuisine： Okuma Fishing Museum 、 Stone Full Stone Pot Specialty Store 、 Dong Hi Tang 、 Greenfield Fresh Blue Fig 、 Pear Coffee - Fengyuan Branch 、 Kusu Kusu - Kushi Yaki 、 Nutty Treasure Nut Specialty Store 、 Di Yi Shibu Charcoal-Grilled Ginger Duck 、 New Paradise Dining Group - Chongde Flagship Store 、 Shu Tai Lao Japanese Set Meal - Taichung Shui-Nan Aimai Store