Wen Ying Hall

The Wen Ying Hall (Chinese: 文英館; pinyin: Wényīng Guǎn) is a cultural center in North District, Taichung, Taiwan.

Wen Ying Hall
文英館
General information
Type	Cultural center
Location	North, Taichung, Taiwan
Coordinates	24°08′51.0″N 120°41′12.8″E
Opened	October 1976
Owner	Cultural Affairs Bureau of Taichung City Government
Technical details
Floor area	4,710 m^2

History

The center was established in October 1976 by entrepreneur He Yong and funded by the Taichung Wen Ying Foundation. In 1997, the second floor of the building was converted into the Special Exhibition Room for Traditional Taiwan Block Print.[1]

Architecture

The design of the building is a mix blend between western and Chinese style. The building consists of Zhunzheng Auditorium, Traditional Taiwanese Woodblock Prints Special Collections Room, Wen Ying Gallery and Training Room.[2]

Exhibition

The center houses more than 3,000 pieces of cultural and folk artifacts.

Transportation

The hall is accessible within walking distance north of Taichung Station of Taiwan Railways.

See also

• List of tourist attractions in Taiwan

References

1. "文化部-地方文化館". moc.gov.tw.
2. "Taichung City Dadun Cultural Center-About the Center-Space Guide". taichung.gov.tw.