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House Tour
NT$ 2,400 tour fee (for 1–4 people)
+ NT$ 500 per person for the 5th person and onward (up to 8 people)
- House tour.
- Slideshow of house-building images from past years.
- Introduction to one-to-one mortise-and-tenon joints.
- Chat with Master Yang.
Home Tour + Shared Meal
Home tour fee
+ Meal fee of NT$ 700 per person (up to 8 people)
- Each meal includes one fish dish.
- 5–8 dishes (or desserts).
- The dining table at our home seats 4 to 8 people.
- We host only one group of guests at a time, and our family will dine with you at the same table.
About Us
This is a home-building project, personally built by the father on his own with the support of the entire family.
- Master Yang: The chief carpenter and master builder of the Yice Timber House. Starting in 2000 at age 50, he built the house alone, taking 18 years to complete its main structure.
- Mrs. Yang: Owner and site supervisor of the Yice Timber House. Throughout the 20 years Master Yang spent building the house, she continued to provide him with three meals a day, even under the most difficult construction-site conditions.
- Eldest daughter / Ji-Shu: Operations coordinator for the Yice Timber House. She watched her father build the house from a young age, and her own dreams came to revolve around it.
- Son-in-law / Yu-Qian: Construction coordinator for the Yice Timber House. His love for his “wife” and the “house” led him from documenting Master Yang to learning timber construction. Skilled at coordinating and communicating on projects, he hopes to one day be capable of taking over the maintenance of this family home.
- Younger daughter / Jing-Wen & younger son-in-law / Ting-Ju: The cheering squad living far away—the daughter who knows how to sweet-talk Master Yang and drink with him.
- In 2012, this house-building project was selected as a winner of the 9th Keep Walking Dream Fund program.
- Since 2012, the project has been featured in interviews by various reality documentary programs (TVBS / Every Step of the Way, PTS / Who’s Coming to Dinner, CTS News Magazine, etc.)
- In 2022, director Su Yu-Ting’s documentary about the 20-year history of the family home, The Family Tree, was nominated for Best Documentary at the Busan International Film Festival and received a grant from the National Culture and Arts Foundation.
【House Tour 】
✅ Full Home Tour
We offer you an in-depth tour of the entire house, taking you through every corner to see traces of the work carried out over the past 18 years and touch the lime walls carefully hand-finished by Master Yang. You’ll get an up-close look at how this house brings traditional building techniques to life once again for sustainable preservation.
✅ Home-Building Video Presentations Over the Years
We’ll present nearly 20 years of photographic records to show you how this house was built—from the foundation work and the beam-raising ceremony to the plumbing and electrical work inside the house, including the challenges and breakthroughs along the way.
✅ One-to-One Mortise and Tenon Joint Introduction
A 1:1 display of the mortise-and-tenon joints used in the house, introducing the “mortise” and “locking” techniques of fine craftsmanship. Learn how each piece of wood is carefully measured, mortised, and assembled—without nails or screws—to create a sturdy, long-lasting structure.
✅ Talk with Master Yang
Master Yang, the creator of this house, will share his experience, motivations, and views on sustainable architecture with you. You’ll have the opportunity to ask him questions, exchange ideas, and draw inspiration from his story, which is full of passion and dedication.
【 ⁺ Let’s Eat Together】
Mrs. Yang says every meal must include fish. When dining in Fangliao, one fish per person is the basic order. Depending on the seasonal main course and the number of reservations, the meal comes with 5–8 dishes (or one dessert), or a random selection of signature dishes from local Fangliao restaurants, delivered to the dining table at your home for everyone to enjoy together.
- The dining table is rectangular, and seats 4–8 people most comfortably (up to 8 people).
- This house is truly a living space for a family. We host only one group of guests at a time, and our family will share meals with you at the same table.
A Home, A Story: Experience Taiwan From Different Perspectives
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Booking Process
- After completing your online reservation.
- Add us on LINE to confirm the date and total amount.
- Your reservation is confirmed once payment is complete.
- Receive a reservation confirmation and details about your visit.
- We look forward to welcoming you! 😊
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get to the house?
Railway
- At the HSR’s Zuoying Station, transfer to the TRA Western Line and travel to Fangliao Station.
Highway Bus
- Transfer to bus 9189 at the High-Speed Rail’s Zuoying Station and ride to Fangliao Railway Station.
When you arrive at Fangliao Railway Station,
you can take a taxi from the taxi stand in front of the station to Yice Big Tree House,
or walk to the house in about 15 minutes.
How are the fees calculated if 8 people book the [House Tour] and [⁺ Eat Together]?
The [House Tour] and [⁺ Shared Meal] are charged separately.
[House Tour] 2,400 (4 people) + (500 x 4 people) = 4,400
NT＄2,400/per visit/for 1–4 people; each additional person over 4 costs 500, up to 8 people
[⁺ Shared Meal] 700 x 8 people = 5,600
NT＄700/person x number of diners (up to 8 people)
The total for the [House Tour] and [⁺ Shared Meal] is 4,400 + 5,600 = 10,000.
【 ⁺ Eat Together】Do you offer vegetarian options?
Only vegetarian options prepared alongside meat; no vegan options.
What should I wear when visiting?
We recommend wearing comfortable clothing. Please note that you’ll need to remove your shoes at the entrance to protect the wooden floors.
Do you have any accommodation recommendations?
The homestay is not currently open to guests. We recommend checking out local accommodations in Fangliao, such as Fangliao Hotel.
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No. 57-1, Lane 259, Longshan Road, Fangliao Township, Pingtung County 940
