Tamsui Customs Officers' Residence
The Tamsui Customs Officers' Residence (traditional Chinese: 前清淡水關稅務司官邸; simplified Chinese: 前清淡水关税务司官邸; pinyin: Qiánqīng Dànshuǐ Guān Shuìwù Sī Guāndǐ) is a historical residence in Tamsui District, New Taipei, Taiwan.
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| General information | |
| Type | former residence |
| Location | Tamsui, New Taipei, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 25°10′27.0″N 121°26′10.6″E |
| Completed | 1870 |
History
After Taiwan was forced to open foreign trade in early 1860s, foreigners soon came into the island.[1] Qing Dynasty government soon established a customs office in Tamsui in 1870 after the opening of Tamsui Port.[2]
Architecture
The residence is a white-colored building built in a colonial style nicknamed Little White House (Chinese: 小白宮; pinyin: Xiǎo Báigōng). The building features banquet hall, master room etc.[3]
Transportation
The residence is accessible within walking distance northwest of Tamsui Station of Taipei Metro.
References
- "Tamsui Customs Officer's Residence". roundTAIWANround. 2015. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
- "Historical Sites in Tamshui". Tamshui Junior High School. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
- "Tamsui Customs Officer's Residence (Little White House)". New Taipei City Government. 18 October 2016. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
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