The village was named 'Matsu' to honor the Matsu Islands, as many of its original residents were soldiers stationed there.
Unlike many other military villages that were demolished, this site was specifically selected for its well-preserved historical integrity.
The architecture reflects a 'generals' village' style, which offered slightly more space and privacy than standard enlisted housing.
The site was featured as a filming location for several Taiwanese movies and television dramas set in the 1950s and 60s.
The original drainage and street infrastructure remain mostly intact, providing insight into 1950s urban planning in Taiwan.
Matsu New Village Cultural and Creative Park is a preserved military dependents' village originally constructed in 1957 to house high-ranking officers and their families. It stands as the first military village in Taoyuan to be designated for historical preservation and urban regeneration. The site features original low-rise brick housing, wooden window frames, and communal courtyards reflecting post-war Taiwanese military life. Many former residential units have been repurposed into artisan boutiques, exhibition spaces, and craft workshops. The park serves as a hub for Taoyuan's creative industries while maintaining its architectural heritage. The layout retains the original grid pattern characteristic of the era's collective housing projects. It is one of three major military village preservation projects in the district, representing a distinct sociological transition period in Taiwan's history.
The red-painted wooden doors and vintage tiled courtyard walls of the central exhibition houses.
Wear comfortable walking shoes as the original stone and brick pathways can be uneven.
Check the official social media channels for the rotating schedule of temporary art installations and artisan pop-up shops.
Visit the dedicated museum unit to understand the specific living conditions of the families who resided here.
Do not enter private workshop spaces without invitation or touch historical artifacts displayed in open-air exhibits.
Closed on Mondays and national holidays.
