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'''Taipei Story House''' is a historic house in [[Taipei]], [[Taiwan]], now open as a [[museum]].
The '''Taipei Story House''' ({{zh|c=台北故事館|p=Táiběi Gùshì Guǎn}}), formerly known as the '''Yuanshan Mansion''' ({{zh|c=圓山別莊|poj=Îⁿ-soaⁿ Pia̍t-chong}}), is a historic house in [[Zhongshan District, Taipei|Zhongshan District]], [[Taipei]], [[Taiwan]]. It is currently open as a [[museum]] in the [[Taipei Expo Park]].


==Overview==
The house was built in 1913–14 by Chen Chao-chun, a [[Dadaocheng]] tea merchant.<ref name="discover">[http://eng.taiwan.net.tw/m1.aspx?sNo=0002090&id=3408 Taipei Story House],[http://eng.taiwan.net.tw/ Discover Taiwan].</ref><ref>[http://www.taipeitravel.net/user/Article.aspx?Lang=2&SNo=04000552 Taipei Story House], [http://www.taipeitravel.net/ Taipei Travel].</ref> It was originally a guest house for rich merchants and other important local people.
The house was built in 1913–14 [[Taiwan under Japanese rule|during Japanese rule]] by Tan Tiau-chun (陳朝駿), a [[Dadaocheng|Daitōtei]] tea merchant.<ref name="discover">[http://eng.taiwan.net.tw/m1.aspx?sNo=0002090&id=3408 Taipei Story House],[http://eng.taiwan.net.tw/ Discover Taiwan].</ref><ref>[http://www.taipeitravel.net/user/Article.aspx?Lang=2&SNo=04000552 Taipei Story House], [http://www.taipeitravel.net/ Taipei Travel].</ref> It was originally a guest house for local dignitaries and overseas guests. {{Cn|date=July 2021}}<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web |title=Taipei Story House (formerly Yuanshan Villa) |url=https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&sms=9A458AE5B5A5330A&s=8476F289BAAD264D |access-date=June 11, 2022 |website=Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs}}</ref>


The ground floor is built of brick and the upper floors of wood with English [[Tudor architecture|Tudor-style]] beams.<ref name="discover" /> The staircase is constructed to look like a [[pagoda]]. The entrance [[portico]] is in the classical style with [[Corinthian column]]s.
The ground floor was built using brick and the upper floors of wood with English [[Tudor architecture|Tudor-style]] beams.<ref name="discover" /> The staircase is constructed to look like a [[pagoda]]. The gable above the entrance features stained glass in green, yellow and red. Two fireplaces can be found inside, with large numbers of Art Nouveau tiles and ceiling lamps with bas-relief floral patterns. {{Cn|date=July 2021}}<ref name="auto1"/>


The Story House museum now has exhibits related to [[tea]] and local history. It is located immediately adjacent to the [[Taipei Fine Arts Museum]] and close to [[Yuanshan Station]].
The Story House museum now has exhibits related to [[tea]] and [[local history]]. It is located adjacent to the [[Taipei Fine Arts Museum]] and close to [[Yuanshan Station]].{{Cn|date=July 2021}}<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 8, 2019 |title=台北故事館 |trans-title=Taipei Story House |url=https://www.tripadvisor.com.tw/ShowUserReviews-g13808671-d4049439-r647959219-Taipei_Story_House-Zhongshan_District_Taipei.html |access-date=June 11, 2022 |website=TripAdvisor |language=zh-hant}}</ref>


== References ==
==Transportation==
The building is within walking north-east from the [[Yuanshan Station]] of the [[Taipei Metro]].{{Cn|date=July 2021}}<ref name="auto">{{Cite web |title=Taipei Story House |url=https://www.travelking.com.tw/eng/tourguide/scenery482.html |access-date=June 11, 2022 |website=TravelKing}}</ref>
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==Fares==
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== External links ==
There is a NT$50 fare for each person. Those under 6 or over 65 can enter free.<ref name="auto"/>
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* [http://www.storyhouse.com.tw/english/block.html Taipei Story House website] {{cn icon}}
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* [http://www.storyhouse.com.tw/ Taipei Story House] {{en icon}}


==Opening Hours==
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The museum is open from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM, from Tuesday to Saturday.<ref name="auto1"/>


==See also==
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* [[List of tourist attractions in Taiwan]]
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* [[Taipei Futai Street Mansion]]
* [[Monopoly Bureau]]


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* [http://www.storyhouse.com.tw/english/block.html Taipei Story House website] {{in lang|zh}}
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* [http://www.storyhouse.com.tw/ Taipei Story House] {{in lang|en}}

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Latest revision as of 07:32, 27 September 2023

Taipei Story House
台北故事館 / 圓山別莊
Map
Established1913-1914
LocationZhongshan, Taipei, Taiwan
Coordinates25°04′24″N 121°31′28″E / 25.07333°N 121.52444°E / 25.07333; 121.52444
TypeMuseum
CuratorChen Guo-ci (陳國慈)
Public transit accessYuanshan Station
Websitewww.storyhouse.com.tw

The Taipei Story House (Chinese: 台北故事館; pinyin: Táiběi Gùshì Guǎn), formerly known as the Yuanshan Mansion (Chinese: 圓山別莊; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Îⁿ-soaⁿ Pia̍t-chong), is a historic house in Zhongshan District, Taipei, Taiwan. It is currently open as a museum in the Taipei Expo Park.

Overview

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The house was built in 1913–14 during Japanese rule by Tan Tiau-chun (陳朝駿), a Daitōtei tea merchant.[1][2] It was originally a guest house for local dignitaries and overseas guests. [citation needed][3]

The ground floor was built using brick and the upper floors of wood with English Tudor-style beams.[1] The staircase is constructed to look like a pagoda. The gable above the entrance features stained glass in green, yellow and red. Two fireplaces can be found inside, with large numbers of Art Nouveau tiles and ceiling lamps with bas-relief floral patterns. [citation needed][3]

The Story House museum now has exhibits related to tea and local history. It is located adjacent to the Taipei Fine Arts Museum and close to Yuanshan Station.[citation needed][4]

Transportation

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The building is within walking north-east from the Yuanshan Station of the Taipei Metro.[citation needed][5]

Fares

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There is a NT$50 fare for each person. Those under 6 or over 65 can enter free.[5]

Opening Hours

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The museum is open from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM, from Tuesday to Saturday.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Taipei Story House,Discover Taiwan.
  2. ^ Taipei Story House, Taipei Travel.
  3. ^ a b c "Taipei Story House (formerly Yuanshan Villa)". Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  4. ^ "台北故事館" [Taipei Story House]. TripAdvisor (in Traditional Chinese). January 8, 2019. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  5. ^ a b "Taipei Story House". TravelKing. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
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