Gu Po Liao Zhuang Family Ancient House. Hidden among the lychee groves on top of Gu Po Liao Mountain in Dashu District, the Zhuang Family Ancient House is a delightful surprise. Red walls peek through the green forest, revealing a warm, rustic, and well-preserved century-old traditional dwelling. Hidden among the lychee groves on top of Gu Po Liao Mountain in Dashu District, the Zhuang Family Ancient House is a delightful surprise. Red walls peek through the green forest, revealing a warm, rustic, and well-preserved century-old traditional dwelling, as if traveling back in time. The Zhuang Family Ancient House is a standard traditional "seven-bay, three-entrance" courtyard house, meaning seven halls and three entrance rooms. The exterior walls are adorned with carved bamboo joints and scrolls, symbolizing the noble character and diligent study of a farming and scholarly family. The inverted V-shaped red bricks on the ground represent a welcoming gesture to guests. The roof and walls also feature delicate Koji pottery and cut-and-paste ceramic decorations, all themed with animals and plants, showcasing the owner's respect for nature while living in the mountains. Although it lacks elaborate carvings and paintings, the simple warmth of the residence is admirable and surprising at every turn. For those who appreciate the pure elegance of historical architecture, the Zhuang Family Ancient House is an absolute must-see.
Address: 高雄市大樹區姑山路119號
Hours: 00:00–23:59
Kaohsiung