Lin An Tai Historical House Museum Introduction
Lin An Tai Historic House was originally built in 1783, and it has a history of over 200 years. This traditional Minnan-style single-story courtyard house features a two-entry and four-complex layout, constructed according to folk geography and feng shui customs. Its roof structure employs a single ridge design shaped like a dragon, showcasing a natural and gentle appearance with its swallowtail curves. The outer courtyard is paved with red pebbles, which were used at the time by merchants from the mainland to stabilize their ships by placing them in the hull as ballast, and are also known as ballast stones; they have the advantage of resisting moss growth and providing a non-slip surface. The materials primarily consist of Fuzhou fir, while the stones used are Guanyin stones, and it employs bamboo and wooden pegs along with mortise and tenon joints. The moon eyebrow pond in front of the historic house is aptly named, as in Chinese feng shui, it belongs to the shape of gathering treasure and storage, serving not only for defense, fire prevention, water supply, and cooling but also greatly enhancing the surrounding environment of the historic house. Exploring both inside and outside the house reveals the essence and wisdom of countless traditional architectural cultures, and offers a glimpse into the lifestyle of the past.
