Lin An Tai Historical House and Museum Introduction
Lin Antai Historical House was first built in 1783, and it has a history of over 200 years. This traditional Minnan-style single-story courtyard house consists of two sections and four halls, constructed according to folk geomantic customs. Its ridge structure features a single ridge in a dragon style, presenting a natural and gentle appearance through its swallowtail curve. The outer courtyard is paved with red fish stone, which was used by merchant ships from the mainland to Taiwan, known as a ballast stone to ensure stability; its advantages include resistance to moss and slip. The house heavily utilizes Fuzhou cedar for its materials, and stone is sourced from Guanyin stone, using bamboo and wooden nails to join the components of the moon eyebrow pond in front of the house. The pond's shape is just as its name suggests, conforming to the geomantic principles of gathering wealth. It not only provides functions of defense, fire prevention, water supply, and cooling but also enhances the environment around the historical house significantly. Walking through and observing the interiors and exteriors of the house reveals countless essences and wisdom of traditional architectural culture, as well as glimpses of the lifestyle and scenery of the past.
