Anping tree house
The Tree House is situated behind the Tait and Co. Merchant House and it was formerly the warehouse of the Tait and Co. Merchant House. It was likely constructed at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the Japanese colonial period. The location once served as the warehouse of the "Dainippon Salt Industries", the current version of the building was constructed by the Japanese.
After over a century, the walls of the warehouse have been covered over by the twisting roots of the banyan tree, with the thick crown of the tall tree seemingly serving as the roof of the warehouse. This has lent Anping Tree House a unique appearance and an air of mystery, to form the uncommon sight of building and tree together as one, similar to that of "Ta Prohm" in Angkor Wat. Today, comprehensively planned wooden pathways have been installed so that visitors can wander around the Tree House and also go up to the crown of the tree. Squirrels and birds can often be seen clambering and playing among the branches, which serve as an excellent natural habitat. If you would like to take a break, you can go to the Tree House coffee shop in the Tree House park area, have an ice cream and carry on exploring the beauty of Anping.