【Visit Accommodations】A Century-Old House Finds New Life – Strolling Through Tainan’s Alleys

By / MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Department
 

The most beautiful scenery of a city is often hidden in its alleys. Walking through the winding lanes of Anping in Tainan, stepping over the gravel path paved with old wood, you’ll find a century-old house full of stories that stands quietly here, like your grandparents at home, warmly welcoming the arrival of visitors.

“Strolling Through the Alleys” is a wooden house transformed from a century-old brick-and-tile building nestled within Anping’s alleys. It retains the original red door and the dragon-patterned red bricks of the old house. The owner wrote on the official website: “This is a century-old house in Anping, Tainan. A hundred years later, I will accompany it to continue the emotions and stories here, and travelers will also come to keep it company, listening to its tales. In the future, its memories will include the time we spent together. I hope travelers can cherish everything here.” With this belief, the owner spent half a year meticulously crafting every brick and tile. The rustic red brick walls paired with the warm feel of wooden furniture give guests a sense of returning to their “grandparent’s home.”

The guesthouse has two rooms in total: a double room and a larger room that can accommodate 4–6 people. The rooms mostly feature a minimalist design style. The owner has minimized spatial divisions in the design to create a more open feel and offer more blank spaces for the imagination. For example, the Japanese-style space by the window serves as a comfortable corner where guests can happily spend an entire afternoon without going out—whether enjoying a book or simply daydreaming.