Tamsui Red Castle

The Tamsui Red Castle (Chinese: 淡水紅樓; pinyin: Dànshuǐ Hónglóun) is a 19th-century mansion in Tamsui District, New Taipei, Taiwan.

Tamsui Red Castle
淡水紅樓
Tamsui Red Castle
Taiwan
Former namesDaguanlo
General information
TypeRestaurant
Architectural styleVictorian
LocationTamsui, New Taipei, Taiwan
Coordinates25°10′17″N 121°26′22.1″E
Completed1899
Technical details
Floor count3

History

The building was originally called Daguanlo and was planned in 1895 and built in 1899 during the Japanese rule of Taiwan as an accommodation for a local rich businessperson, Mr. Li. It was then later on taken over by the chairperson of Tamsui Street, Mr. Hung, after the decline of Mr. Li's family business. Afterwards, the building had been experiencing many changes throughout the time until recently it has been converted into a Chinese restaurant and café.[1]

Architecture

The building is a three-story structure with Victorian architecture style. The ground and first floor is dedicated for a restaurant and the top most floor is dedicated for a café.[1]

Transportation

The building is accessible within walking distance northwest of Tamsui Station of Taipei Metro.

See also

References
  1. "Tamsui Red Castle". roundTAIWANround. Retrieved 6 March 2017.
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