Guangfu New Village

Taichung Attractions

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Wufeng Distinct's Guangfu New Village is the first new town in early Taiwan, characterized by a strong military dependents' village atmosphere, making it a great location for wedding photography as well as for many film shoots. In the past, Guangfu New Village served as the dormitory for the employees of the Provincial Government's Education Department, Health Department, and printing house. The funding was provided by American aid, and then Deputy Director Liu Yong-miao of the Construction Department visited the UK and brought back the latest "garden city" design concept, integrating work and residential areas to create living spaces with low population density and high greenery ratios. At its peak, it housed over four hundred households, with complete public facilities, including schools, parks, and markets, in a refined environment with orderly streets. The village features Taiwan's first separate drainage system for rainwater and sewage, holding special significance in Taiwan's urban architectural history. Three years after the 921 earthquake, the residents once again recognized the value of revitalizing the idle dormitories for public use. They hoped to create a community life museum, attracting artists' cultural creativity, allowing Guangfu New Village to break free from its identity as "provincial dormitories" and transform into a complementary space with the Earthquake Museum.

Address：No. 2-3, Heping Rd, Wufeng District, Taichung City 413, Taiwan

Guangfu New Village Introduction

Located in Wufeng District, Guangfu New Village is the first new town in early Taiwan, rich in military dependent village flavor, making it an excellent place for wedding photography and film shoots. In the past, Guangfu New Village served as quarters for employees of the Provincial Government's Education Department, Health Department, and printing factories. Funded by American aid and inspired by the “garden city” design concept observed by then Deputy Director Liu Yongmao during a study tour in the UK, it aimed to integrate work and living areas while designing a low population density and a high ratio of green space. At its peak, the village housed over four hundred households, boasting well-maintained public facilities including schools, parks, and markets, with a clean environment and orderly streets. Notably, it features Taiwan's first separate rainwater and sewage drainage system, marking its significance in Taiwan's urban architectural history. Three years after the 921 Earthquake, residents recognized the value of repurposing the idle quarters for public use, aspiring to transform Guangfu New Village into a community life museum enriched by cultural creativity from artists, breaking free from its "provincial government quarters" fate and becoming complementary to the Earthquake Museum. However, the reformed Guangfu New Village fell under the management of various central government departments, such as the Ministry of Finance, the Department of Health, and the Ministry of Education, complicating its management and reuse. Additionally, residents faced legal restrictions preventing changes to their living environments, leading to deteriorating living conditions. Today, Guangfu New Village has undergone community revitalization, infused with new life, becoming a hub of cultural and creative arts through a collective of 70 idealistic shop owners, transforming it into a thriving arts village. Visitors can find a variety of installation art and creative stores along the streets and alleys, allowing Guangfu New Village to once again lead everyone in exploring the footprints of time.

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Guangfu New Village Travel Information

Address：No. 2-3, Heping Rd, Wufeng District, Taichung City 413, Taiwan

Transportation Methods：1. Taichung Bus 6100, 6107, 6871, 6873 Kengkou (921 Earthquake Park) Station. 2. Fengyuan / Changhua Bus Cooperative 6876, 6877, 6878 Guangfu New Village Station. 3. Take the bus and get off at Guangfu New Village / Kengkou (921 Earthquake Park) Station, then walk about 15 minutes along Xinsheng Road to reach the destination. 4. Ubus Taichung City Bus 50 (Xinmin Senior High School - 921 Earthquake Education Park) goes directly to the 921 Earthquake Education Park (Guangfu New Village).

Parking Information：921 Earthquake Museum Parking Lot

Remarks：Exhibitions are held irregularly, and you can check for relevant information before your visit.

Other Nearby Attractions： Origin Innovation Hub 、 National Museum of Natural Science 921 Earthquake Education Park 、 Wufeng Minsheng Story House 、 Wufeng Farmers' Association Winery 、 Asia University 、 Asia University Museum of Modern Art 、 Legislative Yuan Democracy Plaza - Members' Conference Hall (Yilu Conference Hall) 、 Legislative Yuan Democracy Park 、 A-Zha-Wu Cherry Blossom and Azalea Trail 、 National Taiwan Music Cultural Park

Nearby Cuisine： Yilu Hall 、 Floral Millennium Seafood Banquet Hall 、 Rao Yuan Li Bai Nian Old Shop 、 Cat Boss Coffee 、 Annie's Kitchen 、 Beizawa Sukiyaki - Dali Branch 、 Shu Tai Lao Japanese Set Meal - Taichung Dali Branch 、 Fresh Friend Hot Pot 、 Chengdu Life Food Hall 、 Humanistic Natural Seven-colored Angel Fish Restaurant