The owner, artist Hong Zhisheng, was captivated by the scenery when he visited the former residence of local notable Weng Shan Ying for sketching. In 1989, at the age of 28, he decided to live in Jiufen and renovated this building, which is over 100 years old...
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Located in the mountains north of Taipei, Jiufen is a town famous in Japan for its retro and nostalgic atmosphere, offering stunning ocean views. It's easily accessible from Taipei city center via the MRT, near Exit 1 of Zhongxiao Fuxing Station...
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