HAS = 100 of Historical Architectures Series.
The "100 of Historical Architectures Series" are one hundred historical buildings selected by the Cultural Construction Committee of the Executive Yuan of the Republic of China in 2001. The activity was first selected by all counties and cities handle the ten scenic spots in Aug. 2001. At that time, there were 25 districts in the administrative division, so 250 scenic spots should be selected. However, because the tenth place in Taichung City was accompanied by the same ticket, at the same time, a total of 251 scenes were selected. The results were announced at the end of Oct., and a panel of scholars and experts selected 150 scenic spots. Conducting national voting to determine the top 100 attractions from Nov. 25 to Dec. 10 of the year. These selected buildings are not necessarily classified into historical architectures in terms of cultural asset management. Some may have been classified as monuments, and some may not be listed as historical and historical architectures in various counties and cities.
In 1956, Xincheng Church was built on top of what was originally Xincheng’s Shinto shrine. The Church is shaped like Noah’s Ark to symbolize rebirth, its pebbled walls covered with creeping vines. In the pristine interior there are two stained-glass windows, a baptism pool, and a confession area. Xincheng Church is open to visitors, but please proceed quietly and without disturbing those praying or in confession. In the Church’s front garden stands a monument engraved with the words “Monument for Sacrificed Officers and Soldier Remains”, memorializing the Japanese soldiers who died during the Xincheng Incident.
The container is a small canister. Only a log-paper in it. Please bring a pen for this cache.