Liu Xiu Cai's Ancient House Introduction
The ancient residence, known as the Liu Family Ancestral House, occupies an area of over one thousand ping, and there are more than 70 houses in this ancestral land. The descendants of the Liu family, in gratitude for their ancestors' loyalty and filial piety towards the country, and to bring honor to their family, have hung the great sword used by Liu Ding-shan to pacify the indigenous people and his portrait in the main hall, allowing visitors to admire this outstanding person who dedicated his life to his country, people, and education. Located in the Waipu District, the Liu Xiucai Ancestral House is an expansive ancient residence exceeding one thousand ping. It is well known that the Liu family was a prominent landowner at that time, with over 70 ancestral houses here. Liu Ding-shan established his roots and dedicated himself to the education of the Liu family descendants. To honor their ancestors' devotion to the nation, the descendants of the Liu family have notably placed the great sword used by Liu Ding-shan to subdue the aborigines and his portrait in the hall, enabling later generations to admire this exceptional talent who contributed to the nation, its people, and education. This traditional Chinese Sanhe Yuan (Three-Hall and Two-Courtyard) architecture is a must-visit for history and photography enthusiasts. Here, one can also learn about the lives of early prominent figures in Taiwan and the meaning behind every corner of the building. It is recommended to take the time to appreciate the stories left in every corner and to feel the past events that took place here.
