Tamsui Customs Officers' Residence
The Tamsui Customs Officers' Residence (Chinese: 前清淡水關稅務司官邸; pinyin: Qiánqīng Dànshuǐ Guān Shuìwù Sī Guāndǐ) is a historical residence in Tamsui District, New Taipei, Taiwan.
Tamsui Customs Officers' Residence | |
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前清淡水關稅務司官邸 | |
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General information | |
Type | Former residence |
Location | Tamsui, New Taipei, Taiwan |
Completed | 1870 |
History
After Taiwan was forced to oped up itself to the outside world for foreign trade in early 1860s, foreigners soon came into the island.[1] Qing Dynasty government soon established a customs office in Tamsui in 1870 after the opening of Tamsui Port.[2]
Architecture
The residence is a white-colored building built in a colonial style nicknamed Little White House (Chinese: 小白宮; pinyin: Xiǎo Báigōng). The building features banquet hall, master room etc.[3]
Transportation
The residence is accessible within walking distance northwest of Tamsui Station of Taipei Metro.
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References
- "Tamsui Customs Officer's Residence". roundTAIWANround. 2015. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
- "Historical Sites in Tamshui". Tamshui Junior High School. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
- "Tamsui Customs Officer's Residence (Little White House)". New Taipei City Government. 18 October 2016. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
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