Constructed by the county government of Miaoli to promote tourism in 2014. The design is inspired by Zhenchenglou (振成樓), a Fujian tulou (土樓), which served a defensive function in China. Such buildings were never built in Taiwan, prompting criticism from the public, especially since two historic kilns were demolished to make way for it. The building now houses Hakka cultural exhibitions but has been criticized for lacking authentic local connection. It is located adjacent to Miaoli HSR station.
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- Wikipedia in Chinese (中文維基百科)
Themes
- Hakka Culture in Taiwan (台灣客家文化)
- Tourist Attractions in Taiwan (台灣旅遊景點)
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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.