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==Overview==
==Overview==
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>{{Cite web |title=Taipei Story House (formerly Yuanshan Villa) |url=https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&sms=9A458AE5B5A5330A&s=8476F289BAAD264D |url-status=live |access-date=June 11, 2022 |website=Taipei City Department of Cultural Affiars}}</ref>
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>{{Cite web |title=Taipei Story House (formerly Yuanshan Villa) |url=https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&sms=9A458AE5B5A5330A&s=8476F289BAAD264D |url-status=live |access-date=June 11, 2022 |website=Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs}}</ref>


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>{{Cite web |title=Taipei Story House (formerly Yuanshan Villa) |url=https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&sms=9A458AE5B5A5330A&s=8476F289BAAD264D |url-status=live |access-date=June 11, 2022 |website=Taipei City Department of Cultural Affiars}}</ref>
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>{{Cite web |title=Taipei Story House (formerly Yuanshan Villa) |url=https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&sms=9A458AE5B5A5330A&s=8476F289BAAD264D |url-status=live |access-date=June 11, 2022 |website=Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs}}</ref>


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 |url-status=live |access-date=June 11, 2022 |website=TripAdvisor |language=zh-hant}}</ref>
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 |url-status=live |access-date=June 11, 2022 |website=TripAdvisor |language=zh-hant}}</ref>
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==Opening Hours==
==Opening Hours==
The museum is open from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM, from Tuesday to Saturday.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Taipei Story House (formerly Yuanshan Villa) |url=https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&sms=9A458AE5B5A5330A&s=8476F289BAAD264D |url-status=live |access-date=June 11, 2022 |website=Taipei City Department of Cultural Affiars}}</ref>
The museum is open from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM, from Tuesday to Saturday.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Taipei Story House (formerly Yuanshan Villa) |url=https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&sms=9A458AE5B5A5330A&s=8476F289BAAD264D |url-status=live |access-date=June 11, 2022 |website=Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 20:23, 10 July 2022

Taipei Story House
台北故事館 / 圓山別莊
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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

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][4]

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][5]

Transportation

The building is within walking north-east from the Yuanshan Station of the Taipei Metro.[citation needed][6]

Fares

There is a NT$50 fare for each person. Those under 6 or over 65 can enter free.[7]

Opening Hours

The museum is open from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM, from Tuesday to Saturday.[8]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Taipei Story House,Discover Taiwan.
  2. ^ Taipei Story House, Taipei Travel.
  3. ^ "Taipei Story House (formerly Yuanshan Villa)". Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs. Retrieved June 11, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ "Taipei Story House (formerly Yuanshan Villa)". Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs. Retrieved June 11, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ "台北故事館" [Taipei Story House]. TripAdvisor (in Traditional Chinese). January 8, 2019. Retrieved June 11, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ^ "Taipei Story House". TravelKing. Retrieved June 11, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ^ "Taipei Story House". TravelKing. Retrieved June 11, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. ^ "Taipei Story House (formerly Yuanshan Villa)". Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs. Retrieved June 11, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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