The village was originally constructed in the late 1940s to accommodate soldiers retreating to Taiwan.
It is situated on the site of a former Japanese-era naval base residence area, layering multiple historical periods.
The village is designated as a cultural landscape, emphasizing the preservation of its original layout over total restoration.
Many interior walls retain their original exposed brick and traditional plaster work, left visible for architectural study.
The site occasionally acts as a film set due to its well-preserved 1950s-era residential atmosphere.
Local ecological efforts are underway on-site to preserve specific native plant species that historically grew in the village yards.
Qingshui Military Village Cultural Park is a repurposed residential complex that preserves the architectural legacy of post-WWII military dependent villages in Taiwan. The site occupies the former Shinshe New Village, which housed personnel and families associated with the nearby Qingquangang Air Base. It features traditional low-rise brick housing, wooden structures, and tiled roofs, many of which have been converted into artist studios and exhibition spaces. The park acts as a living history museum focusing on the unique 'Juancun' culture of mutual aid and communal living. It frequently hosts rotating contemporary art installations and community engagement events that contrast with its weathered historic backdrop. The grounds are characterized by narrow alleyways and preserved interior layouts that demonstrate the evolution of domestic spaces in the mid-20th century.
The narrow alleyways intersecting the main residential rows, which capture the classic red-brick Juancun aesthetic.
Wear comfortable, flat-soled walking shoes as the pathways consist of uneven historic paving.
Check the official link-in-bio or social media pages before arriving for current exhibition schedules.
Bring mosquito repellent, as the surrounding vegetation and older structures can attract insects.
Do not attempt to climb on the low brick walls or rooftops, as the historic structures are fragile.
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Respect the privacy of private artist workshops; do not enter buildings marked as private or restricted.
