Historical monuments are human constructions left behind in the process of historical developments. Therefore, each historical monument has its background, special functions, and form. Through historical monuments, we can witness the trajectory of the development of history and traces of cultural shifts. Developed early, Dasi is fortunate to have a Class 2 historical monument - Lee Teng-Fang Archaic Mansion (Gentry Lee's Archaic Mansion), Class 3 historical monument - Zaiming Temple and Kuanyin Temple at Lotus Seat Mountain, and many other famous archaic mansions and famous architectures, such as Jien's Archaic Mansion, Xiao's Archaic Mansion, Wude Temple, etc. Lee Teng-Fang Archaic Mansion is an exemplar of traditional Chinese architecture. From its layout - a three-winged mansion plus four-winged mansion, it witnesses the influence of Chinese architecture. Zaiming Temple and Kuanyin Temple are Taoist and Buddhist temples; they do not only inherit folk religion, but also the cultural dominants of folk culture, ethnic art, social education, etc. Jien's Archaic Mansion tells the story of Dasi's prosperous past, allowing us to reminisce the charm of the houses and architecture of the past. Meanwhile, Wude Temple recorded the history of Japanese colonization and the traces of implanting Japanese culture onto Taiwan's soil.   Lee Teng-Fang Archaic Mansion was built at about 1860 and completed in 1864. It was the grand house built by Lee to commemorate his passing of the local official examination. Lee Bing, the father of Teng-Fang, was a merchant, rich gentry at Dasi. In 1856, he passed the examination and became Xiuzai. In 1865, he passed a higher examination and became Juren. In 1868, he became a higher ranking official - Jiachuan Neigezhongxu. Likewise, Daguxien was rename Dakexien to commemorate his accomplishments. Lee Teng-Fang Archaic Mansion was a kind of southern Fujianese architecture, with dragon protection three-winged house. With three-winged house plus four-wing court, three protective dragons on the left, and four protective dragons on the right, the layout was rather complete. The overall architecture was based on the four-winged court as a foundation; in addition to the main building, there were inner courtyards, outer courtyards, and court walls. The construction materials were red bricks, sandstone, mud brick walls, and black roof tile, etc. At the back of the main reception room, living room at the backcourt, and the suite, we can see swallowtails shaped roof ridge that represent the five official grades. As to the protection dragon on both sides, the ridge was of horseback shape. The woodcarvings in Lee's mansions are not only huge in quantity, but also rich in quantity. Made with good carving skills, there are flowers and lucky patterned ornaments on the columns and stays, arches to wall surfaces, doors, window frames, etc. No matter whether they are chiseled or carvings, they are all rich and pompous, delicate and prolific, conveying the beauty of the architecture of southern Fujianese. Lee Teng-Fang Archaic Mansion is now refurbishing them.   Zaiming Temple was built in 1860, a private temple owned by A-Jia Li, after he took an oath as a monk. Later, more believers flocked to his temple. In 1873, cooperating with the local gentry, the abbot, Pu-Xi Huang raised funds to rebuild the temple. In 1912, the temple was further extended, especially the main hall and the wing chambers. A grand ceremony was held to celebrate such a venue. Zaiming Temple mainly worships Kuanyin bodhisattva in the main hall, with Dizanwang Buddha, Jintung and Yunui, Noja Tazi, Weidou Buddha, Wuxienlinkuan Dati on the right. Occupying the area of three jia, trees and grasses grow around the temple, giving a fresh and tranquil feeling. Being the oldest temple at Dasi, there are collections of rare editions of Buddhist script printed in the Song Dynasty and high monk's calligraphy. Originally it was a three-winged mansion, a main hall with two side wings. Later, people added two more side wings to the main hall, making it a three-winged temple architecture. With Zen elegance and tranquility, there are camellias at the back. During autumn and winter, when the camellias bloom, it gives a stunning scene. At the side of the temple, there is a stone plate path (Zaimin Temple Archaic Path) leading you to the corn garden at the bottom of the hill. Then, it takes you further to the mouth of Dahan Stream. Along the path, the scenery is fabulous, being one of the Eight Spectacular Scenes at Dasi - "Kanjin Returning Sail."     Kuanyin Temple at Lotus Seat Mountain was built in 1801. In 1835, 1904, and 1925, there were some minor repairs. In 1934, people changed the worship pavilion into Xieshanzhungzhan Worship Pavilion, which has not been repaired until now. Kuanyin Temple at Lotus Seat Mountain mainly worships Kuanyin bodhisattva, 18 Lohan Jinzhun and Peiji Sankuan Dati. The temple is situated to the southeast, with the northwest at its back; it is a kind of single entrance temple. Limited to geographical location, it is impossible to develop the temple in length. Likewise, it becomes an unusual temple with five gates and a single hall. The temple's flying roof is lofty, with pines and cypress in the courtyard, giving a tranquil atmosphere. The roof is double layered, of three ridges, inlaid with Eight Diagram paintings. In the temple, the paintings on the wall are lively, with vivacious mud statues. Further, the woodcarvings, stone carvings, and color paintings are elegant and refined in nature. In front of the main hall, there is a worship square, whose refined architecture, painted and engraved stays and columns are the major attractions of the Kuanyin temple. As Kuyin Temple's geographical location is excellent, many scholars and writers expressed their feeling with poems on the columns after visiting such a nice place. Being one of Eight Spectacular Scenes at Dasi, it is called "Dawn Bell at Lotus Temple." Further, this temple is also the religious center of the Hakkanese people living in Tao-Ju-Miao area. On February 19 of the Lunar calendar each year, it is Kuanyin's Birthday. At the venue, many pilgrims visit the place and worship the goddess, as a spectacular scene in its own right.   Jien's Archaic Mansion was built around 1912, and was Jien's Family house. The whole house is a three-winged house, with a single entrance and side wings. At the exterior brownish-red brick wall, there are see through brick windows. On the parapets of the sides wings, there are L-shaped patterns. All these decorations are well crafted. Regarding the materials, it uses materials close at hand; part of the stones are taken from Tsaoling Mountain. With a harmonious relationship with the environment, it conveys the aesthetics of accord and simplicity, a refined and elegant traditional architecture that is different from Li Tang-Fang Archaic Mansion in style. It is still one of the exemplars of Dasi's archaic mansions. Although there are not any colorful and complicated ornaments outside the mansion, the entire house is well preserved. At the back, there is a green mountain,with brooks running at both sides. The square used to be a pond, with a broad and spectacular view. In the midst of the mountains and waster, the black and white mansion erected in the middle, gives us the feeling of being in a painting.   Wude Temple was built in 1934, occupying an area of 58 pings; it is the most complete preserved official kendo hall built during the Japanese occupation period. Before WWII, the Japanese adopted militarism, in addition to advocating bushido spirit, they built Wude Temples at many different places (belonged to the Police Department), to train their descendants in judo, kendo, etc. Each year, they sponsored martial arts contests regularly. As it was a kendo hall, people called it Wude Temple. The Wude Temple at Dasi adopts the temple design of the traditional architectural style. With a wooden roof and stone walls, as Japanese temple architecture was modeled after Tang style, it conveys a little Chinese spirit. In 1999, Dasi Town Office refurbished the building, preserving the wooden roof and bronze decorations. However, they changed the surrounding wall into cement and washed stones. Although the roof faded a little bit, the solemnity of Wude Temple still perseveres, giving a grave and simple beauty. Under moonlight, the place gives us a unique model of Japanese art worth contemplating.