The design mimics the architectural style of Tulou, the residential buildings traditionally used by the Hakka people in Fujian, China.
The central courtyard contains a reflective pool intended to mimic the traditional atmosphere of ancestral homes.
The structure is specifically situated to be a centerpiece of the 'High Speed Rail Specific Area' development in Miaoli.
The building is designed as a three-story circular structure, although the upper levels function primarily as galleries.
It is one of the few places in Taiwan where the traditional Hakka tulou architecture is replicated for public museum use.
The Miaoli Hakka Round House is a cultural center modeled after the traditional Fujian tulou, a specific style of communal Hakka architecture. Located in Houlong Township, the structure features a circular exterior design with a central courtyard and an indoor pond. It serves as an exhibition space dedicated to preserving and showcasing Hakka history, arts, and lifestyle in Taiwan. The architecture reflects the historic defensive style of original dwellings found in southern China. The grounds incorporate landscaped gardens and water features surrounding the main building. It is a government-managed facility focused on tourism and local cultural education.
From the center of the interior courtyard looking up toward the sky, or from the opposite side of the exterior pond for a full architectural reflection.
Visit during the late afternoon to experience the building's reflection in the central pond during golden hour.
Explore the surrounding park area, as the grounds are more extensive than the building interior.
Check the local government tourism website for temporary cultural exhibition changes before arriving.
Do not expect a large or deep historical collection; it is primarily an architectural site rather than a research-heavy museum.
Closed on Mondays.
