By the MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team
Aside from Taichung’s coastal beauty and bustling city hotspots, there are also many unique attractions. Below are five landmark-style buildings in Taichung, spanning Japanese, Western-style mansions, and traditional Chinese architecture. Each boasts a unique style and exterior, making them truly eye-catching.
Zhaixing Villa (Photo / Taichung Municipal Historic Site - Zhaixing Villa)
1. Zhaixing Villa
Zhaixing Villa (Photo / Taichung Municipal Historic Site - Zhaixing Villa)
Zhaixing Villa in Tanzi District is a century-old quadrangle courtyard historic site built by Lin Qizhong, a Qing Dynasty brave general. The architecture and carvings are exquisitely detailed. Outside the courtyard lies a crescent-shaped pond. With its magnificent style, it is considered a model of traditional central Taiwan residences and ranks as one of Taiwan’s top ten private dwellings.
Zhaixing Villa (Photo / Taichung Municipal Historic Site - Zhaixing Villa)
2. Liuyuan Church
Liuyuan Church was built in 1916 with a simple rectangular floor plan, representing the basic “basilica” form of early Christian churches. It features excellent lighting and great sightlines, serving as an outstanding example of early simplified Christian church design. Its brick-red exterior paired with dark blue roof tiles exudes European elegance and dignity, standing out prominently on Zhongxing Street.
Liuyuan Church (Photo / Taichung City Government)
3. Fourth Credit Cooperative
Besides the popular Miyahara, Taichung’s Fourth Credit Cooperative is also a renovation of an old office site, transformed into a luxurious ice cream shop. It retains the original reinforced concrete structure, large floor-to-ceiling windows, and even the bank vault door. Visiting the Fourth Credit Cooperative feels like stepping back in time, filled with vintage atmosphere.
Fourth Credit Cooperative (Photo / Taichung Fourth Credit Cooperative)
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