Treasure Hill International Arts Village Introduction
Located next to the Gongguan Riverside, the Treasure Hill International Arts Village not only includes the city-designated historical monument Treasure Hill Temple but also refers to the historical settlement that extends from the temple. This settlement is primarily made up of illegal buildings constructed in the 1960s and 1970s. These buildings are built along the mountains and rivers, presenting a winding and complex layout that showcases a unique settlement style in Taiwan. In 2004, Treasure Hill was officially registered as a historic building, preserved in the form of settlement revitalization. In 2010, the Treasure Hill International Arts Village officially began operations, introducing concepts such as "settlement symbiosis," "Treasure Home," "residency programs," and "youth centers," using art and living co-construction to revitalize and preserve Treasure Hill, creating a diverse and rich appearance of the settlement. The Treasure Hill International Arts Village serves as a platform for matching local residents and resident artists, injecting new vitality into Treasure Hill. Currently, the village has 14 artist studios for domestic and international resident artists to work and live in. Additionally, it has planned rehearsal rooms, exhibition spaces, and outdoor performance areas. From the green spaces along the riverside at the bottom of the settlement, the remains of historical ruins extend into a historical cross-section, offering clues to read the rich historical textures and complex spatial structures of Treasure Hill. The "Loft Youth Center," which has seven rooms, officially began operations in April 2014. The youth center aims to become a pathway for the settlement, attempting to reveal the scars of time through its spatial dimensions, embodying a "living" place for human settlements, while also opening up to the world through the experience of "living," i.e., by combining the spirit of natural places and human habitation to dialogue with the world. Treasure Hill, located near the Water Plant under the Fuhou Bridge, is a historically formed settlement with unique landscape characteristics. It features winding alleys and steps that rise and fall with the gentle slopes, integrating natural landscapes with the uneven layout of the settlement along the surrounding hills. In recent years, through revitalization and preservation policies, the introduction of artists and cultural and creative studios has allowed the public to appreciate this uniquely cultural symbiotic settlement that tumbles along the hillside. Additionally, Treasure Hill has a temple dedicated to Guanyin that has existed for two or three hundred years, offering the public a place to pray for peace. Visitors can also enjoy the riverside scenery by cycling along the river and bike paths that connect from Xindian all the way to the Tamsui River, enjoying the pleasure of riding in the wind.
