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.

Tamsui Customs Officers' Residence
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

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.

See also

• List of tourist attractions in Taiwan