Tamsui Customs Officers' Residence
Former residence in Tamsui, New Taipei, Taiwan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
Tamsui Customs Officers' Residence | |
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前清淡水關稅務司官邸 | |
General information | |
Type | former residence |
Location | Tamsui, New Taipei, Taiwan |
Coordinates | 25°10′27.0″N 121°26′10.6″E |
Completed | 1870 |
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]
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]
The residence is accessible within walking distance northwest of Tamsui Station of Taipei Metro.