Wuchi Cultural Station

Taichung Attractions

梧棲文化出張所（市）

The "Former Wuchi Police Station and Dormitory," a designated historic site located in Wuchi District, adjacent to Wuchi Old Street and Cultural Road Business District, officially opened to the public on March 28, 2021, under the name "Wuchi Cultural Office." This historic site, spanning nearly 90 years, witnessed the evolution of police administration from the Japanese colonial period to the era of the Kuomintang, as well as the rise and fall of Wuchi Harbor Street. Recently, it has launched "Taiwan's First Historic Site Bed and Breakfast," offering visitors a diverse perspective to experience the unique Japanese-style culture in Taiwan. The Wuchi Cultural Office, situated at the center of Wuchi Old Street, is close to the Cultural Road Business District and the century-old Chaoyuan Temple. With the core concept of "reviving an old street through an old house," it utilizes the sentiment of "old houses and old streets telling stories" to connect cultural elements related to the harbor street, while planning a series of heritage preservation, cultural education promotion activities, and reuse projects. The aim is to jointly revitalize the old street with local residents through an old house, showcasing the irreplaceable century-old charm of Wuchi Old Street. The "Former Wuchi Police Station and Dormitory" was built in the sixth year of the Showa era (1931).

Address：No. 142, Wuchi Rd, Wuchi District, Taichung City 435, Taiwan

Wuchi Cultural Station Introduction

Located in Wuchi District, adjacent to Wuchi Old Street and the Cultural Road commercial area, the "Former Wuchi Police Station and Dormitory Group," designated as a municipal historic site, officially opened to the public as the "Wuchi Cultural Outreach Office" on March 28, 2021. This nearly 90-year-old historical site witnesses the complete police administrative system and police station setup from the Japanese colonial period to the Kuomintang government era, as well as the rise and fall of Wuchi Port Street. Recently, it has also launched "Taiwan's First Historic Site Homestay," allowing visitors to experience unique aspects of Taiwanese-Japanese culture. The Wuchi Cultural Outreach Office, situated at the heart of Wuchi Old Street, is adjacent to the Cultural Road commercial area and the century-old Chaoyuan Temple. With the concept of "reviving an old street through an old building," it connects cultural elements related to the port street through storytelling and plans a series of historic preservation, cultural education promotion, and reutilization activities, aiming to rejuvenate the old street together with local residents and unleash the irreplaceable charm of the century-old port street. The "Former Wuchi Police Station and Dormitory Group" was built in the 6th year of the Showa era (1931) and was officially designated as a county historic site on November 8, 2010 (later designated as a municipal historic site after the merger of the county and city). It is one of the few historic sites in Taiwan that retains both the station office and the dormitory complex. The grounds include the station office combined with dormitories, double-brick dormitories, single wooden dormitories, single-brick dormitories, and air-raid shelters. The current address is No. 142 Wuchi Road, built in the 6th year of the Showa era (1931). Among the existing buildings, only the "Station Office and Dormitory (Building A)" experienced the Dungzikou earthquake in the 10th year of Showa (1935), while the other buildings were constructed after the earthquake. In addition to guided tours, port street cultural exhibitions, and art exhibitions, the site plans to offer various Japanese cultural experiences, including kimono experiences, ema for blessings, and fortune poetry slips. Notably, the Wuchi Cultural Outreach Office is also the first legally recognized historic site homestay in Taiwan, allowing the public to personally experience life in a unique historic Japanese site and savor the cultural elegance of the heritage. Guided tours: ■ Available □ Not Available ■ Reservation Required. Reservation Phone: 04-26565658 Other Services: ■ Kimono Experience ■ Historic Site Homestay ■ Dining Brand: Yobiyuki (翌日よくじつ) ■ Other: Irregular Special Exhibitions, Japanese-style Markets. Source of Images and Text: Wuchi Cultural Outreach Office

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Wuchi Cultural Station Travel Information

Address：No. 142, Wuchi Rd, Wuchi District, Taichung City 435, Taiwan

Parking Information：There are designated parking lots near the park in collaboration with Chaoyuan Temple, available for visitors. 1. Parking lot next to Xueyou Bookstore on Wuqi Road 2. Parking lot behind Chaoyuan Temple (on Lin Dongjian Road and Wenhua Road)

Tickets：Free admission

Other Nearby Attractions： Wuqih Chao Yuan Temple 、 Wuchi Old Street 、 Mitsui Outlet Park Taichung Port 、 Dingyuliao Park 、 Dazhuang Haotian Temple 、 Taichung Harbor Cultural and Art Center 、 Qingshui Military Village Cultural Park 、 Taichung Museum of Fine Arts 、 Qingshui District Rural Cultural Museum 、 Luliao Garment Business District

Nearby Cuisine： 57 Hot Meat (Smoke-Free Barbecue Hot Pot All You Can Eat) 、 Chen Shicheng 、 Yayen Japanese Charcoal Grill - Shalu Store 、 MITAKA 3E CAFE 、 Piye Restaurant 、 Florence Italian Restaurant 、 Chun Shui Tang - International Store 、 Ivanly Coffee 、 Orange Glow Purring Cat Theme Restaurant 、 Sanyuan Garden Restaurant Co., Ltd.