Fangshan Post Office Explained

Fangshan Post Office
Native Name:	枋山郵局
Native Name Lang:	zh
Building Type:	post office
Architectural Style:	bulk box
Location:	Fangshan, Pingtung County, Taiwan
Coordinates:	22.1985°N 120.6896°W
Opened Date:	14 October 2016
Destruction Date:	-->
Owner:	Chunghwa Post
Unit Count:	-->

The Fangshan Post Office is a post office in Fangshan Township, Pingtung County, Taiwan.

History

The post office was opened on 14 October 2016 as the 41st branch of Pingtung post office.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Architecture

The post office was designed resembling a shipping box with green and white exterior. It features an image of a shrike, the Chunghwa Post corrugated shopping boxes image and mangoes and onions, the local agricultural product of Fangshan. The roof features a large screen which opens up every hour.^[1] It is also powered by solar energy.^{[4] [5]}

See also

• List of tourist attractions in Taiwan

Notes and References

1. Web site: One-of-a-kind post office opens in Pingtung. 15 October 2016. CNA. The China Post. 22 May 2017.
2. Web site: Unique post office opens in Pingtung County. 14 October 2016. Chih-hsuan. Kuo. Christie. Chen. Focus Taiwan. 20 June 2017.
3. Web site: Parcel-shaped and energy efficient, Fangshan's new post office attracts tourists. Renée. Salmonsen. 19 June 2017. Taiwan News. 31 July 2017.
4. Web site: Mailbox-shaped post office in rural township becomes tourist draw. 18 June 2017. Chu-chen. Kuo. Elizabeth. Hsu. Focus Taiwan. 19 June 2017.
5. Web site: 10 places you should not miss in Pingtung. 27 July 2017. Rana. Yeh. Taiwan News. 29 July 2017.