Yue Mei Pond Liu's Ancient Residence Introduction
At the foot of Bagua Mountain next to Sanjiao Road (County Road 137) in Nanya Village, Shetou Township, Changhua County, lies the widest building complex in Taiwan, which includes the Qijiao Liu Residence and the Yuemei Pond Liu Residence. The former has 16 dragon guardians, while the latter has 13. This arrangement reflects a defensive form of gathering by the Holo and Hakka ethnic groups, as well as the disadvantaged groups, who sought refuge at the foothills amidst early settlement conflicts. It has been assessed by geomancers as a "Mantis Crab Site," with the inner dragon guardians designed to connect the front and back houses, resembling the "claws" of a mantis crab; the outer dragon guardians represent the "legs," while the main body symbolizes the "crab body." The complex is named "Ningyuan Hall," facing east with a slight tilt to the south. It is also named "Tuan Yuan Hall," which was initially determined by geomancers to be a "Soil Lice Site," leading to the construction of a large pond in the shape of a crescent moon in front to nurture the area. Additionally, water channels interconnect between the dragon guardians, with the orientation facing east to west.
