汐止陳定國古厝
An exterior view of the old residence in 2018.
An exterior view of the old residence in 2018.

Completed in 1903 and known as Chuiyuan Hall (垂遠堂), this was the historic residence of the first mayor of Xizhi in the Japanese colonial era. It has been abandoned for many decades now and is in danger of complete collapse. Next door is an equestrian club (澳美佳馬術俱樂部).

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。

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