MaLingKeng Stone House, Stone heritage site in Qidu District, Keelung City, Taiwan.
The MaLingKeng Stone House is a residential structure with three connected sections arranged in a U-shape and built entirely from locally sourced stone. The building sits near the Malingkeng River and demonstrates the regional architectural style of its era.
The structure was built during a period when this area was under Japanese administration and part of the Shichitoku village. It represents how people constructed their homes during this era while traditional building methods remained largely intact.
The house reflects how families in this region shaped their homes using available stone resources and traditional building methods. The craftsmanship visible in its walls represents knowledge that local builders passed down through their work over many years.
The site is located in a quiet residential area and can be reached on foot from the train station without much difficulty. Plan your visit to allow time to look at the stonework and layout at a comfortable pace.
Some of the stone used came from the nearby river and was shaped by water over time, leaving distinctive marks visible in the walls today. This natural source of building materials makes the house a special example of how local resources were used.
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