The village was established in 1964 as a dormitory for officers of the Artillery School.
The name 'Taiwu' was chosen to honor the soldiers' history in Kinmen, specifically referencing Mount Taiwu.
It is one of the rare military villages in Taiwan designed with a specific 'officer-class' architectural plan rather than the standard enlisted-housing layout.
The renovation project focused on 'adaptive reuse,' maintaining original structural walls while updating the interiors for modern gallery functions.
The village site was abandoned for years before being designated as a cultural assets site by the Taoyuan City Government.
The architecture reflects the transition from temporary, hastily-built housing to more permanent, brick-and-mortar structures for military families.
Taiwu New Village Cultural Park is a preserved military dependents' village located in the Daxi District of Taoyuan, Taiwan. Originally built in the 1960s, the site served as an officer's village, specifically designed to house high-ranking military personnel and their families. The architecture features traditional red-brick structures and unique spatial layouts characteristic of Cold War-era military housing in Taiwan. Following its renovation, the park functions as a center for cultural preservation, documenting the migration history and daily life of post-1949 mainland migrants. The site includes repurposed houses that host rotating exhibitions, local art installations, and educational displays. It stands as one of the few remaining examples of the 'military village' (juancun) typology in Taoyuan that has been systematically restored for public access.
The central square area surrounded by the uniform red-brick walls and traditional curved rooflines.
Walk through the narrow alleyways to appreciate the original drainage and spatial layout of the former residential neighborhood.
Visit the visitor center first to pick up a site map, as the complex layout of the former houses can be confusing.
Check the official website or social media channels for current exhibition themes before arriving.
Do not attempt to enter private properties or cordoned-off construction zones located on the periphery of the park.
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Respect the historic structures and interior displays; some buildings have restricted entry areas.
