Jixia Village
漈下古村
The hometown of Gan Guobao, a famous Qing-dynasty general. The village is built along a stream, and its fortress-style houses and Ming defensive walls are well preserved.
Jixia Village is in Gantang Township. It is a nationally recognised historic and cultural village and the hometown of Gan Guobao, a Qing-dynasty military commander in Taiwan. The village was built as a fortified settlement along a stream. It preserves Ming defensive walls, Gan Guobao's former residence, the Feilai Temple and the Huaqiao Bridge, along with several stone arch bridges and wooden covered bridges over the stream. Visiting the village is free. It is about 15 km from the county seat. During holidays, there are events such as Siping opera and folk performances.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Xiadi Village
- Qianfenxi Village
- Wan'an Bridge
- Jitou Village & Farming-Study Culture Museum
- Qiancheng Bridge & Tangkou Village
- Longtan Village
- Siping Village
- Shuangxi Ancient Town