Houbi Huang Family Mansion

Coordinates: 23°21′53.6″N 120°21′42.0″E / 23.364889°N 120.361667°E / 23.364889; 120.361667

Houbi Huang Family Mansion
後壁黃家古厝
General information
Type Former house
Location Houbi District, Tainan, Taiwan
Construction started 1924
Completed 1927
Opening 1927

The Houbi Huang Family Mansion (Chinese: 後壁黃家古厝; pinyin: Hòubì Huáng Jiāgǔcuò) is a historical house in Houbi District, Tainan, Taiwan.[1]

History

The mansion began its construction in 1924 and completed in 1927.

Architecture

The mansion was designed with Southern Min style on top of 2 hectares of land over two sections. The front section is connected to the back section with covered corridors. The back section consists of three rooms and the left and right sides have seven rooms each. It has intricate wood carvings.

Transportation

The mansion is accessible within walking distance south east of Houbi Station of Taiwan Railways Administration.

See also

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References

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