Lin An Tai Historical House and Museum Introduction
Lin An Tai Historical House was first built in 1783, making it over 200 years old. This traditional Min Nan style single-story two-courtyard four-sided house was constructed according to folk geography and feng shui customs. Its roof structure adopts a singular ridge design in the shape of a dragon, with a swallowtail curve that presents a naturally gentle appearance. The outer courtyard is paved with red basalt, which was used by mainland trading ships when they arrived in Taiwan to stabilize the vessel and is also known as ballast stone. Its advantages include being resistant to moss and slip. The materials primarily use Fuzhou cypress, with the stone made of Guanyin stone, and bamboo and wooden pegs are used to join the Moon Brow Pond in front of the house, which has a shape aptly named. In Chinese feng shui, it is designed as a configuration for treasure gathering, providing functions such as defense, fire prevention, water supply, and cooling, while also enhancing the environment around the historical house. By carefully observing both the interior and exterior of the house, one can appreciate the essence and wisdom of countless traditional architectural cultures and glimpse the lifestyle of the past.
