Treasure Hill Artist Village Introduction
Located beside the Gongguan Riverside, the "Treasure Hill International Art Village" encompasses a historical axis that includes the city-designated historical monument, Treasure Hill Temple, as well as the historical settlement that extends from the temple vicinity, primarily formed by illegal constructions built in the 1960s and 1970s. These buildings are constructed along the mountains and rivers, winding and complex, showcasing a unique settlement appearance in Taiwan. In 2004, Treasure Hill was officially registered as a historical building, preserved in the form of settlement revitalization. In 2010, the "Treasure Hill International Art Village" officially commenced operations, introducing concepts such as "settlement symbiosis" with plans like "Treasure Homestead," "Residency Programs," and "Youth Club," using art and communal living to revitalize and preserve Treasure Hill, creating a diverse and rich settlement appearance. The "Treasure Hill International Art Village" serves as a platform for connecting settlement residents and resident artists, injecting new vitality into Treasure Hill. Currently, the village has 14 artist studios as living and working spaces for both domestic and international resident artists. Additionally, there are rehearsal rooms, exhibition spaces, and outdoor performance areas. From the green space by the riverside at the bottom of the settlement, the ruins stretch out, serving as a historical section and forming clues to understand the rich historical texture and the complex spatial structure of Treasure Hill. The "Attic Youth Club," with seven rooms, officially began operations in April 2014. The Youth Club aims to become a pathway for the settlement, attempting to reveal the marks of time through its spatial dimensions, embodying a "living" place for human settlements while also opening up to the world through the experiences of "living" that merge the spirits of natural places and human habitation in dialogue with the world. Located near the waterworks factory under Fuhe Bridge, Treasure Hill is classified as a historical settlement with landscape uniqueness, where the scenery features winding alleyways and steps rising and falling along gentle slopes, constructing a natural landscape mixed with the settlement. In recent years, through policies of revitalization and preservation, the introduction of artists and cultural creative studios has allowed the public to see this unique cultural symbiotic settlement along the hillside. Additionally, Treasure Hill hosts the Guanyin Temple, a hillside Buddhist temple that has been around for two to three hundred years, providing a place for people to pray for peace. For those wishing to enjoy the riverside scenery, they can cycle along the riverside and bike paths from Xindian all the way to the Tamsui River, enjoying the thrill of riding in the wind.
