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 cool 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). Today, it's a fun museum located inside the Taipei Expo Park. It's a great place to learn about local history and the story of tea!
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What is the Taipei Story House?
This special 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 (陳朝駿) had it built. He was from a place called Dadaocheng.
The house was first used as a fancy guest house. Important people from the area and visitors from other countries would stay there. It was a very welcoming place for special guests.
How was the Taipei Story House built?
The building has a unique design. The first floor is made of strong brick. The upper floors are built with wood. They have a cool English Tudor style with visible wooden beams.
Look closely at the staircase inside! It's designed to look like a pagoda, which is a traditional Asian tower. Above the main entrance, there's a beautiful stained glass window. It shines with green, yellow, and red colors.
Inside, you'll find two cozy fireplaces. There are also many Art Nouveau tiles. These tiles have fancy, flowing patterns. The ceiling lamps are also special, with cool flower designs carved into them.
What can you see at the museum?
Today, the Taipei Story House is a museum. It has interesting exhibits about tea. You can learn all about how tea is made and its history. It also shares stories about the local history of Taipei.
The museum is easy to find. It's right next to the Taipei Fine Arts Museum. It's also very close to the Yuanshan Station, making it simple to get there by train.
How to Visit the Taipei Story House
It's easy to get to the Taipei Story House. You can walk a short distance from the Yuanshan Station. This station is part of the Taipei Metro system. Just head north-east from the station.
How much does it cost to enter?
There is a small fee to enter the museum. Each person pays NT$50. But if you are under 6 years old or over 65 years old, you can enter for free!
When is the museum open?
The museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Saturday. It opens at 10:30 AM and closes at 6:30 PM. Make sure to plan your visit during these hours!
See also
- List of tourist attractions in Taiwan
- Taipei Futai Street Mansion
- Monopoly Bureau
