The residence

The residence is a complex house, facing south, and is surrounded by a garden.

It occupies 900 square meters and includes front and back buildings.

The Building

The front building is a typical Japanese-style wooden dormitory. The renovation work was done in 2006 and it is now the preserved area, allowing visitors to get a glimpse of the lifestyle of the foremost educator, Mr. Xin Zhiping.

The back building was originally a dormitory for school teachers,the renovation work of which was finished in 2007. Now it functions as the "Art and Culture Hall" and "Lecture hall,"where a series of exhibitions and historical education lectures are held.

Xin Zhiping

In 1945, Xin Zhiping came to Taiwan and was assigned as the principal of the Hsinchu Senior High School. He lived in the residence until he passed away in 1985.