The estate is constructed with materials imported from mainland China, including Fujian bricks and stones used for the foundation.
The layout follows the 'San-Tiao-Xiang' (three-row) style, which symbolizes the family's social status and prosperity during the Qing Dynasty.
The family history dates back to the migration of the ancestors from Anxi County in Fujian Province.
The structure survived significant urban development in the surrounding Luzhou District, which was historically farmland.
The estate features specialized drainage systems designed to handle the high rainfall typical of the Taipei Basin.
The Luzhou Lee Family Historic Estate is a rare, well-preserved example of traditional Fujian-style architecture in the Taipei metropolitan area. Built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the estate consists of a multi-courtyard layout spanning three main sections. It was the ancestral home of the Lee family, who were prominent landlords in the Luzhou area. The complex features intricate wood carvings, brickwork, and traditional terracotta roof tiles. It is officially designated as a Third-Class Historic Site by the government. The interior preserves original living arrangements, agricultural tools, and family memorabilia from the period. It remains one of the most complete traditional residential compounds remaining in northern Taiwan.
The central courtyard entrance which frames the symmetry of the traditional rooflines.
Bring a portable fan or cooling supplies as the interior can become humid during the summer months.
Take time to observe the intricate stone carvings at the entrance, which are considered fine examples of early craftsmanship.
Check the official website for rotating exhibitions or cultural workshops before visiting.
Do not attempt to enter areas cordoned off by ropes or barriers as some wooden flooring is aging and fragile.
Closed on Mondays.
Remove shoes before entering certain historical wooden interior spaces; avoid touching the wood carvings or furniture.
