An infamous detention center used to hold political prisoners and other dissidents during the White Terror. Abandoned and left to the elements for decades since its closure in 1987 but recently recognized for its heritage value. Only open on special occasions for tours while undergoing restoration efforts as of 2024. Officially known as the Xindian Ankang Reception House (新店安康接待室) from its location in Xindian, New Taipei.
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Heritage Status
- Municipal Monument (直轄市定古蹟)
Links
- Historical Sites of Injustice Archive (國家人權博物館)
- Cultural Assets Bureau (文化部文化資產局)
Themes
- KMT Authoritarian Era Taiwan (國民政府時期)
- White Terror in Taiwan (白色恐怖)
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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.