A riverside complex just off County Road 151 in Lugu, Nantou. Most of the buildings emulate Minnan architecture but are constructed out of reinforced concrete. It seems to have been in a semi-abandoned state since the early 2000s although the front part of the property might still be in use as the hot springs resort.
According to local lore, the compound belonged to a tea-trading family whose product was once renowned, but in-fighting left the site derelict. It is unclear whether the name for this entry is accurate.
Themes
- Urban Exploration in Taiwan (台灣城市探險)
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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.