A Hidden Gem: Vintage Mansion & French Pastry Boutique with Nostalgic Flair

Text / Compiled and reported by the MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

Old houses and merchant shops are iconic scenes of Taiwan’s bygone eras. Over time, these historic buildings have faded, but some residents strive to preserve their former glory by renovating and redecorating, breathing new life into these old structures. In Kaohsiung, a pastry shop called Qijiacuo Vintage Mansion Western Pastry Boutique has transformed a century-old three-story building into an exquisite Western-style dessert shop. It preserves the historical charm while infusing it with the vibrancy of modern French tarts. The fusion of old and new elements has attracted many netizens eager to try it out, and it has quietly gained recommendations online. Next time you’re in the Kaohsiung area, stop by Qijiacuo Vintage Mansion Western Pastry Boutique to experience the renewed elegance of this historic house.