Established in 1959 with the assistance of USAID, this tuberculosis sanatorium was originally a monastery before it was donated to the an association of Catholic doctors (靈醫會) and converted into the Wanshan Branch of St. Mary’s Hospital (聖母醫院丸山分院), with its headquarters in nearby Luodong. It was in continuous use for treating patients until perhaps the 1970s, when tuberculosis was nearly eradicated in Taiwan. Later on it was repurposed for use as a retirement home before it was eventually abandoned to the elements for decades. It has long been a popular attraction for urban explorers, graffiti artists, airsoft players, and ghost hunters. As of 2024 it is behind a gate and guarded.
Warning: this location is abandoned, hazardous, or otherwise neglected and may be unsafe and even dangerous! Exercise appropriate precautions when visiting.
警告：此處已廢棄或長期無人管理，可能存在潛在危險。造訪時請務必提高警覺，並做好相關安全防護措施。
Note: this entry contains only basic information and may be out of date, inaccurate, or even wrong. Additional research is strongly recommended.
說明：本條目僅提供基礎資訊，內容可能過時、未經查證，甚至有誤。建議進一步查閱相關資料，以確認資訊的正確性。
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- Vocus: Traveler's Bookstore (旅人書店)
- Yilan Notes (宜蘭‧天晴‧風雨香)
Themes
- Urban Exploration in Taiwan (台灣城市探險)
- Christianity in Taiwan (臺灣基督教)
- Health History in Taiwan (臺灣公共衛生發展史)
- US-ROC Alliance Period (中美共同時期)
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I am a web application developer, photojournalist, urban explorer, and history enthusiast passionate about the open web and documenting my experiences on this planet. This project was founded in the early 2010s and has evolved into a sort of personal Wikipedia of places that interest me (and often the photographs I’ve taken there). I’m originally from Toronto, Canada, but spend most of my time residing in Taiwan.