Former House of Xun Jin-kuan, Historic building in Nanmei Village, Taiwan.
The Former House of Xun Jin-kuan is a residence combining Chinese and Western architectural features, with traditional woodwork, decorated roof elements, and interconnected courtyards. The building spreads across different zones containing living quarters and functional spaces that reflect the layering of family and business operations.
The residence was built during the Qing Dynasty as a home for a prosperous family in southern Taiwan. It reflects how local housing design adapted to regional conditions and outside influences of that era.
The house reveals how a prosperous Taiwanese family once lived and used their spaces, with visible traces of daily routines and social habits. The arrangement and furnishings show how different rooms served specific purposes in their household and social life.
Visitors can walk through the house at their own pace, with information boards explaining the different rooms and their purposes. Good footwear is advisable since some floor surfaces may be uneven or worn.
The rooms still contain furniture and objects that give a real sense of how the household functioned. Small details like old tools and everyday items help visitors imagine the actual rhythms of daily family life.
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