Taipei Shilin Residence Travel Guide
Scenic spot introduction:
The Shilin Official Residence in Taipei was originally the residence of Chiang Kai-shek. It is currently the first ecological park in Taipei and one of Taiwan’s famous attractions.Attractions distribution:
The Shilin Official Residence is located on Fulin Road, Shilin District, Taipei City. It was the residence of the former President Chiang Kai-shek in the early days. Currently, only one private villa is preserved in the official residence, and the rest are open to the public. The garden is rich in animal and plant resources and the landscape is natural, making it a good place for citizens to get close to green space and relax.The Shilin Official Residence is divided into the outer garden, inner garden, Main House Several areas; in the outer garden there is Greenhouse potting area and rose garden It is said that Mrs. Chiang’s favorite garden; the inner garden is Chinese Garden and Western-style garden The nursery, flower art, sculptures and ponds in the Western-style courtyard are all filled with strong Western style. We also saw a woman wearing a kimono that day. Western-style garden Photo album shot in Chinese Garden The oriental garden landscapes such as arch bridges, curved ponds and flowing water make people feel like they are in ancient China. The attractions of Shilin Residence include: Shilin Horticultural Institute, Horticultural Exhibition Hall, European-style garden, Chinese Garden , Lanting and fountain, ecology Park , wooden plank road music platform, and worship Kaige Hall The outer garden has a greenhouse, potted plants and a rose garden, while the inner garden is a combination of Chinese and Western gardens, with rockery and strange stone landscaping.
Scenic spot qualifications:
One of Taiwan's famous attractionsScenic spot features:
Photography, hiking, sightseeing, parks, former residences of celebritiesTransportation
Scenic spot location:
China > Taiwan Province > Taipei City > Shilin District
How to get there:
Take bus No. 220, 304, 260, 255, etc., get off at Taibei Middle School stop, and then enter from the Horticulture Institute entrance on Zhongshan North Road Section 5.
Scenic area map:
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Tickets
Shilin Residence Ticket Price:
NT$100
Scenic area opening hours:
Tuesday to Sunday 9:30-12:00 (tickets open until 11:20), 13:30-17:00 (tickets open until 16:20), closed on Mondays, Chinese New Year, Tomb-Sweeping Day, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, fixed maintenance time (two weeks in September each year) and special circumstances.
Travel Tips
Travel Notes of Travellers:
- Travel Guide: Taiwan 9-Day Travel Guide 2017
travelling guideline:
There are three must-see attractions when visiting the Shilin Residence: the place where the former president and his wife, as well as relatives and friends of politicians, worship Kaige Hall , Shilin Official Residence Garden, and Shilin Official Residence Central are the districts.
Tour route:
Recommended tour route: Horticulture and landscaping → Stone exhibition → Orchid specimens → Flower and plant cultivation.
Best time to visit:
Suitable for all seasons.
Shopping recommendations:
Wax apple, citrus, strawberry, flowers, grapefruit, passion fruit, Dongding Oolong tea, Bitoujiao seafood, Aodi seafood, Beiguan seafood, Dongbeijiao seafood, Yingge ceramics, Wenshan Baozhong tea, agar-agar, Shenkeng Miaokou tofu, fried river shrimp, etc.
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