Important Information
Entry Fee | NT$100 |
Avg. Time Spent Here | 45 min |
Hours | Closed Mondays |
Tue-Sun: 9:30 AM–12 PM | |
Tue-Sun: 1:30–5 PM | |
Address | No. 60號, Fulin Rd, Shilin District, Taipei City, 111 |
Chinese Name | 士林官邸 |
Part of Taipei Fun Pass? | Yes |
This place was the previous residence of Chiang Kai-Shek. The Taipei government opened it up to the public in 1996. Now it’s a great place to take wedding photos and has an excellent, panoramic view of Qixing Mountain.
Guests who’ve visited this place include former US president, Dwight D. Eisenhower and politician Ronald Reagan.
This place is an amazing place for botany and history enthusiasts.
What to Do
Explore Chiang Kai-Shek’s main residence building. You likely won’t spend much time here and use it as a photo ops. If you’re into history, read the signs.
Otherwise, check out these places in the Chiang Kai-Shek Shilin Residence Park:
Location | Significance or What to See |
Garden Display Gallery | NA |
Shilin Garden Zone | NA |
Chinese Garden | NA |
Western Garden | NA |
Oriental Court | Architecture. |
Rose Garden | Various rose exhibits. |
Choral Hall | Architecture |
Victory Chapel | A place where Chiang & his wife used to pray; fantastic for wedding photos. |
Eco Garden | NA |
Ciyun Pavilion | Monument. |
Amphitheater | See if any performances are happening. |
How to Get There
Take the Taipei Metro Red Line to Shilin Station and leave the station from Exit 2. Turn left on Zhongshan North Rd and continue until reaching the residence.