Wang'an Huazhai Introduction
Wang-an Flower Residence, located in Zhongshe Village, Wang-an Township, Penghu, is an ancient house that once had over a hundred Min-nan architectural structures, showcasing the prosperity of that time. The original name of the Zhongshe Ancient House was "Flower Residence," and at its center lies a small hill, which the residents refer to as "Flower Heart," meaning the center of the Flower Residence. The Flower Residence settlement is one of the more well-preserved traditional settlements in the Penghu area. It is called Flower Residence because of the surrounding terrain, encircled by hills, which resembles petals surrounding a flower heart. The ancestors cultivated land and built houses near the flower heart (the top of the hill), thus naming it "Flower Residence." Later, during a visit by Mr. Chiang Ching-kuo to the Flower Residence, he recognized it as being centrally located in Zhongshe Village and renamed it "Zhongshe" Ancient House. The entire Zhongshe Village consists of ancient houses with a long history, representing a unique settlement form of "one courtyard with one emblem." This ancient house settlement has been exceptionally well-preserved and holds historical and cultural value. It has already been listed among the top one hundred sites at risk of disappearance and is officially registered as a "Historic House Preservation Area" by the Council for Cultural Affairs. 【Recommended Stay Time】 1 hour
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