Wang'an Huazhai Introduction
Wangan Flower House, located in Zhongsha Village, Wangan Township, Penghu, is an ancient residence that used to be a garden house with over a hundred Min Nan buildings, reflecting the prosperity of that era. The original name of Zhongsha Ancient Residence was "Flower House," and in its center, there is a small hill that the residents refer to as "Flower Heart," meaning the heart of the Flower House. The Flower House settlement is one of the more well-preserved traditional settlements in the Penghu area. The name "Flower House" comes from the terrain, surrounded by hills, resembling petals surrounding the flower heart. The ancestors cultivated land and built homes near the flower heart (on top of the hill), leading to its name. Later, when Mr. Chiang Ching-kuo visited the Flower House, he felt that it was located in the very center of Zhongsha Village, thus renaming it "Zhongsha" Ancient Residence. The entire Zhongsha Village consists of ancient residences, featuring a special settlement form known as "One Seal" of the sanheyuan layout, which is notably well-preserved, with significant historical and cultural value. It has been listed among the world's hundred endangered heritage sites and is officially registered as an "Ancient Residence Preservation Area" by the Council for Cultural Affairs. 【Suggested visiting time】 1 hour.
Garden House of Minnan Architecture
