Beyond photo ops: A new hipster highlight “Yunlin Yongcui Pavilion” opens on 11/11

Situated on the slopes near Dajiao in Huwei, Yunlin, “Yu-Sui-Kaku” was built in 1939 during the Japanese colonial period. This tranquil Japanese guesthouse, located close to the town center yet retaining a serene atmosphere, originally served as the Huwei District Office, used to host distinguished guests and VIPs, and is now designated as a Yunlin County historic site.

▲The “A Thousand Years, One Night / Moon Surge. Yu Pavilion” exhibition at Yu-Sui-Kaku has been completed.

During the trial operation period, Yu-Sui-Kaku invited artists to reside on-site and also hosted performance theater workshops and lectures. The management stated that artistic residencies will continue in the future, and lucky visitors might even spot artists in action. Guests can stroll through the Japanese wooden architecture, breathing in the scent of Hinoki cypress, and embark on a subtle, time-traveling journey with the artworks.

▲Visitors can breathe in the scent of Hinoki cypress, gently stroll through the Japanese wooden architecture, and embark on a subtle, time-traveling journey with the artworks. (Photo / Provided by a netizenjimmy_lin_ig, please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement)

Historic buildings always hold countless stories—each element such as the zashiki (sitting room), ima (main room), and tsuke-shoin (attached study) holds its own significance. Yu-Sui-Kaku also offers guided tours of the grounds and occasional lectures. If you’re not in a rush, you can “step into the pavilion” for an afternoon tea, browse through the carefully selected books, and immerse yourself in the historical context while enjoying a uniquely meaningful cultural afternoon.

▲%Add to see how the interior has been transformed into a space blending art and culture. (Photo / Provided by a netizenyst.33; the following photo / Provided by a netizenzora.taiwan, please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement)