Huwei Jianguo No. 3 Village (虎尾建國三村) - Spectral Codex
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虎尾建國三村

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Jianguo No. 3 Village (建國三村) was one of four military dependents’ villages to bear this name on the western outskirts of Huwei. While the No. 1 and No. 2 villages were both designated heritage sites this one was not, and most of it was already destroyed by the early 2010s. Only some small traces remain, like some pillars bearing the name of the village, some of the igloo-like bomb shelters unique to these settlements, and an old statue.

One of the remaining pillars at the edge of the former village.
One of the remaining pillars at the edge of the former village.
Another newly repainted pillar bearing the name of the village.
Another newly repainted pillar bearing the name of the village.
Several air raid shelters with a distinctive igloo-like design can be found scattered around the former village.
Several air raid shelters with a distinctive igloo-like design can be found scattered around the former village.
A closer look at an air raid shelter inside the Jianguo No. 3 Village.
A closer look at an air raid shelter inside the Jianguo No. 3 Village.
A neglected bust at dusk.
A neglected bust at dusk.

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