Taipei Story House facts for kids
| 台北故事館 / 圓山別莊 | |
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| Established | 1913-1914 |
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| Location | Zhongshan, Taipei, Taiwan |
| Type | Museum |
| Public transit access | Yuanshan Station |
The Taipei Story House (Chinese: 台北故事館; pinyin: Táiběi Gùshì Guǎn) is a special old building in Taipei, Taiwan. It used to be called the Yuanshan Mansion (Chinese: 圓山別莊; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Îⁿ-soaⁿ Pia̍t-chong). This historic house is located in Zhongshan District. Today, it is a museum inside the Taipei Expo Park.
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About the Taipei Story House
The Taipei Story House was built a long time ago, between 1913 and 1914. This was when Japan ruled Taiwan. A rich tea merchant named Tan Tiau-chun had it built. He was from a place called Daitōtei. The house was a special place for important visitors. It hosted local leaders and guests from other countries.
Building Design and Features
The building has a unique design. The first floor is made of strong bricks. The upper floors are built with wood. They feature a style called English Tudor. This means they have decorative wooden beams on the outside.
Inside, the staircase looks like a pagoda. A pagoda is a tall, many-storied tower often found in Asia. Above the main entrance, there is a special window. It has colorful stained glass in green, yellow, and red. The house also has two fireplaces. These fireplaces are decorated with many Art Nouveau tiles. Art Nouveau is an old art style with flowing lines and natural shapes. The ceiling lamps also have cool patterns. These patterns are raised designs of flowers.
What You Can See at the Museum
Today, the Taipei Story House is a museum. It has exhibits about tea and the local history of Taipei. You can learn how tea was important in the past. You can also discover stories about the area. The museum is right next to the Taipei Fine Arts Museum. It is also very close to the Yuanshan Station.
Getting There
You can easily get to the Taipei Story House. Just walk a short distance north-east from the Yuanshan Station. This station is part of the Taipei Metro train system.
Ticket Information
There is a small fee to enter the museum. Each person pays NT$50. However, some people can enter for free. Children under 6 years old do not need a ticket. Also, people over 65 years old can enter without paying.
Opening Hours
The museum is open most days of the week. You can visit from Tuesday to Saturday. It opens at 10:30 AM and closes at 6:30 PM.
See also
- List of tourist attractions in Taiwan
- Taipei Futai Street Mansion
- Monopoly Bureau
External links
- Taipei Story House website
- Taipei Story House
