Taichung City Military Village Museum Introduction
Taichung City Military Village Museum, established in 1960, is located near the intersection of Jinhua North Road and Beitun Road in the Beitun District of Taichung. Originally known as "Beitun New Village," it was later renamed "Lingyun Community." It is one of the 134 military villages in Taichung, primarily serving as housing for military personnel and their families who were skilled technicians from the Guizhou Aircraft Manufacturing Factory and had air force rank or above. Currently, it preserves three representative military village buildings. Since August 2017, it has been operated and managed by Two Fruits Cultural and Creative Co., Ltd. In addition to showcasing historical artifacts, it offers experiences of traditional military village cuisine and retro desserts, as well as Taiwanese-style haircuts. There is also an old-style store and a cultural and creative market, blending the old and new aspects of military village life, allowing visitors to experience the new look of the military village! Over a decade ago, the veteran residents began to relocate, and after renovations, the space was revitalized to preserve three significant military village buildings and their accompanying structures. It was completed in mid-November 2014, covering an area of over 200 ping, connecting the current city life with the historical culture of the military village. It is the first local museum in Taichung focused on the preservation of military village cultural assets. Beitun New Village's military housing was built using hollow bricks, with a floor area of 24-28 ping, featuring two bedrooms, a living room, and bathroom facilities, which was quite spacious and comfortable for that time. Later, in 1966, a batch of additional housing was constructed by the Air Force Command Headquarters to accommodate pilots and their families, named "Lingyun Community." The space was even more expansive with front and back yard designs and was considered part of "Beitun New Village." Many important figures in Taiwan have lived here, including novelist Meng Yao, military judge Liu Longfei from the Kaohsiung Incident, math authority Lin Zhiping from National Chung Hsing University, women's rights pioneer He Chunrui, and Air Force pilot Ouyang Yifan, giving it special commemorative value. Upon entering the museum area, visitors can see the old-style "Beitun New Village Grocery Store," which evokes childhood memories with its authentic sour, salty, and sweet flavors, as well as traditional arcade games. The "Little Plum Blossom Store" showcases various old Taiwanese household items and nostalgic literature, allowing visitors to feel the aesthetic of life in earlier years. Walking along the narrow alleys between the military houses, one can find an old Taiwanese barbershop named "Dafang Men's Barber," which caters specifically to men. Continuing to the next house, visitors can view a permanent exhibition about the development history of the military village, as well as special exhibitions that change annually, sparking infinite imagination about military village life. Lastly, visitors can experience the taste of the military village at "Fangzheng Valley Military Village Flavor," where they can enjoy "Taro and Sweet Potato" along with traditional Taiwanese dishes and even some Southeast Asian cultural influences! To finish, they can order traditional shaved ice at "Fei Bing Guo Shi" and check out the monthly "Rescue Soldier Market," engaging all senses to experience the nostalgic flavors of military village life, ensuring complete satisfaction! Opening hours: Story Museum: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (closed on Mondays) Fangzheng Valley Military Village Flavor: Tuesday to Sunday, lunch 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, dinner 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM Address: No. 19, Tianxiang Street, Beitun District, Taichung City Reservation contact number: Story Museum: 04-22334073 Fangzheng Valley Military Village Flavor: 04-22339753 Guided tour: ■ Available □ Not available ■ Reservation required Other services: ■ DIY experience: Pinball, Scallion pancakes ■ Cultural creative shop: Beitun New Village Grocery Store, Little Plum Blossom Store ■ Dining brands: Fei Bing Guo Shi, Fangzheng Valley Military Village Flavor Restaurant ■ Barber brand: Dafang Men's Barber
