Former Tait & Co. Merchant House

The tree house and the Tait and co merchant house are in the same complex with the same ticket. The merchant house is interesting but lacks English translations, be ready with google translate. The tree house is the warehouse behind the merchant house. It was interesting to see how nature is reclaiming that area. I wouldn’t call it a must visit but it’s fine to check out if your in the area.

The Anping Tree House is more than just a tourist attraction; it’s a poignant reminder of nature’s enduring power and the layers of history that shape a place. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a nature lover, or a photography aficionado, this site offers a unique and enriching experience.

The tree house and Tait & Co are in the same complex. Worth a visit.

This is my favorite historic place in Taiwan in my 4 months on the island. There is a wonderful mix of historic preservation, up-close exploration, museum exhibits, gift-shopiness, and botanical splendor. We spent 4 hours here and only left because they were closing for the evening. I do encourage staying that late as the low sun makes for extra beauty and better photos.

Great historical site. The main attraction is the old warehouse which has been completed overrun by trees, literally a "tree house). They a small craft beer counter and I nice souvenir shop with some interesting items. Totally worth the visit!

Very excellently maintained and they extended the bridge over the road the the river side for salt historical information too. Banyan tree house is just amazing how it was conserved. Mind blowing

Former Colonial quarters for workers n offices, somewhat akin to the Asian version of the British colonization of Asia through its British East India company which had its outposts in South East Asia n India. The Tak Kee company was a foreign entity corporation predominantly Dutch incorporated. Today the “ruins” are duly preserved n the overgrown roots n branches which permeate the entire structure add a historical ambiance to this Iconic Treehouse. Walking through the ruins n at the treetop levels/air walk gives one’s a clear elevated view of the entire main building. There are also conducted tours which give a running dialogue of the history of the quarters n the many artefacts on display inside. There is also a calligraphy section of the annex (side building) to the main building where one can try water calligraphy n also see the wonderful display of calligraphy techniques. As is usual for most historical sites in Tainan cost of entry is negligible n it’s definitely a most worthwhile visit. There’s ample parking nearby within clear walking distance and many outlets for food n snacks. A very Instagramable site with colonial structures n nature/tree tops walk/wild roots etc - thumbs up for sure 👍

When my wife first told me we were going to a treehouse, my expectation was a house in a tree; not the tree growing over the whole house. This was really an awesome sight to see how the roots grew over the whole house. It was a place I really enjoyed seeing. You have to see this atleast 1 time. The icecream shop at the tree house was the perfect place to eat when it started getting warmer. there was a bird in the back pond fishing. The kids loved watching the intensity of the bird trying to catch a fish.