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Ten most beautiful buildings in Taiwan

10th place: ji'anqing monastery in Hualien

Architectural style: Edo style Japanese traditional Shrine

Located in ji'anqing monastery in Hualien, it was founded in 1917 when Japanese immigrants settled in. In order to comfort their homesickness, they built this temple with a strong Edo style in the name of religion. It is said that 88 stone Buddha statues were invited back from four countries in Japan at that time, so that Japanese immigrants could visit nearby. So far, qingxiuyuan is the most complete Japanese style shrine in the East, and its important cultural relics are still preserved to this day, making the whole building filled with solemn and quiet atmosphere.

No. 9 Hualian Songyuan Hotel

Architectural style: Colonial veranda architecture

If you want to visit the beautiful old buildings for the first time in Hualien, of course, you can't miss the pine garden pavilion hidden in the urban area of Hualien, on the Meilun mountain. The pine garden pavilion, which was built around 1943, was once an important military command center of the Japanese army because of its commanding position. The beautiful Western-style arcade is a major feature. In addition, there are more than 60 pine trees in the garden. The trees are all over 100 years old. There are dense trees and blue sky. The pine garden pavilion is located among them. You can walk in the garden and enjoy the quiet and leisurely atmosphere.

Eighth dog beating British Consulate

architectural style:

Consulate: Colonial veranda style

Official residence: Victorian New Renaissance style

Established in 1879, the British Consulate for dog beating is the first British Consulate in Taiwan. Due to their long history and repeated regime changes, these two beautiful buildings were wrongly identified for nearly 70 years, and they were not renamed until 2005. Therefore, don't make a mistake when you go to this beautiful consulate and official residence next time!

7th Taipei post office

Architectural style: integration of Greek classical and modern style

The first Taipei post office was founded in 1898. It was a two story Japanese style wooden building. However, it was destroyed in a fire in 1913 and rebuilt by Japanese architects in 1930. It was the largest post office at that time. The interior decoration is high, and the interior decoration characteristics of the Japanese occupation era can be seen everywhere. It echoes the north gate which just "saw the sun again". The urban aesthetics of different times can give us a glimpse of the prosperous style and features of that time.

Sixth place: Tainan Xiyou out of zhangsuo

Architectural style: traditional Japanese style

Xiyou chuzhangsuo, located in Tainan, was the "salt" Monopoly Bureau during the Japanese occupation, and it has a history of 100 years. The Japanese dormitory next to it is also the residence built by the then Japanese crown prince to inspect the salt fields. In the main building, whether it is the door posts, windows, roof tiles, all maintain the original style. Today's Xiyou chuzhang still sells salt for a living, and has launched many special salt products. Therefore, if you have the opportunity to go to Tainan, don't forget to visit this salt born Xi You Chu Zhang Suo.

No.5 Kaohsiung Qiaotou sugar factory

Architectural style: architectural style of Southeast Asia colony

Qiaotou sugar factory, which has a history of 112 years, is the first modern mechanical sugar factory in Taiwan. Whether it is a sugar factory, a Japanese style wooden house or a red brick water tower, it has been well preserved. Imitating the Dutch architectural style in Southeast Asia, the high-rise structure on the ground to maintain ventilation is also a major feature. Because of the vast area of the sugar factory, you may as well rent a bicycle to travel around the sugar factory leisurely. If you are tired, you can buy a popsicle to cool off!

Fourth Taipei Hotel

Architectural style: Baroque architectural style

It was built during the Japanese rule and formerly known as the official residence of the governor of Taiwan. At present, it is a "national guest house" specially designed to receive important foreign guests or hold celebrations. It is decorated with gorgeous baroque style and has wide balconies on all sides to facilitate street view. Although Taipei Hotel is used for foreign guests, since 2008, as long as it falls on the sixth day, ordinary visitors can visit it. A visit to this magnificent building standing in the SAR.

Third place: miyara ophthalmology

Architectural style: Baroque architectural style

It was once destroyed by the 921 earthquake and typhoon kameki. It was once endangered and disappeared due to serious structural damage. It is the most popular ice cream shop in Taichung. However, it also retains the historic red brick walls and archways, creating a red brick wooden top arcade with strong nostalgia. The high-rise and retro western library style in the store is eye-catching, which can be said to be the best example of the integration of the old and the new.

The second scholar residence

Architectural style: Modern Western style

During the period of Japanese rule, it was the "Shilin horticultural experimental branch" and later became the official residence of Chiang Kai Shek's residence. Now it has become a popular leisure place for people on holidays. There are often flower exhibitions, and it is also the first choice for many new couples to take wedding dresses. The whole official residence is divided into outer garden, inner garden and main house. The main building with green exterior wall is simple in appearance but full of atmosphere in interior decoration. I can't help but be awed.

First place: huiyisen Village

Architectural style: Japanese architecture

Huiyi senhuo village is the largest Japanese style architectural complex. It was originally the staff dormitory of the Forestry Bureau during the Japanese rule, with 28 historical buildings. From the form, we can see the class of the position, and there are bathhouses and guest houses. The planning is well arranged and the living function is complete. It is not difficult to imagine the original design. After four years of restoration and planning, huiyisenhuo village has reappeared its style and features at that time. The original architecture reappeared. It was also taken as the setting place by the well-known film Kano. Walking in it, it was like coming to the streets of Japan's ancient capital. It was elegant, quiet and unforgettable. No wonder it became a beautiful old building recommended by netizens. Wenqing do not know where to start? Give yourself a tour of urban aesthetics!

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