大稻埕辜宅

Hidden in the alley, Gu Zhai is now used by Rongxing Kindergarten, so the house can be kept intact. When passing outside, I can still feel that the Ku family has obtained the monopoly of Taiwan's official salt, and the rich style of the salt pavilion office and residence that dominated the party back then.

The old residence of Chen Tianlai and the former residence of Chen Tianlai are two major residential houses in the Dihua business district. It is worth a visit. The appearance is well maintained, especially the famous brand on the street. Now it has been changed to Rongxing Kindergarten, so it is impossible to visit. The following summary information to Taipei travel: Attractions The Gu’s Salt Museum at No.9, Lane 303, Guisui Street, was built in 1910 by Gu Xianrong, the father of Gu Zhenfu, chairman of the Qianhai Foundation. Since the Gu family operated the salt industry at the time, it was originally used as an official salt distribution office during the Japanese Occupation, and monopolized the entire salt industry in Taiwan. Therefore, this Gu family mansion has always been called the "Salt Pavilion." The building presents the style of the intersection of Chinese Fujian style and Western eclecticism. It faces the Tamsui River Wharf at that time. It was originally for business. The house was built by the river and the boat could dock directly in front of the house. The Gu’s House is a municipal historic site located in the downtown area of ​​Dadaocheng, Datong District, Taipei City, Taiwan. It covers an area of ​​about 900 square meters, including the hinterland, which is more than 1,000 square meters. The Gu family moved out of the mansion in 1961, and the Rongxing Kindergarten was established at the current site in 1963, which has continued to this day. This building is quite distinctive, imitating the late Western Renaissance style, with arcades in the front, pale yellow bricks on the outside, elegant arch windows and glazed railings, and the cumbersome decorations and relief decorations on the central gable of the front reflect At that time, the westerly wind prevailing in the east was the representative of the rich family at that time. Entering the house, a large number of ceilings and stairs made of cypress wood are quite well preserved, and there are signs of Yamato Yoko operated by Gu Xianrong on the wall. The Gu’s Salt Museum not only witnessed the prosperity of the Gu’s family, it also became a page of Taipei’s history.

The exterior of the house is well maintained, but unfortunately it is impossible to visit inside