·Get a glimpse of the epic of the Republic of China era and the residence life of Mr. Chiang Kai-sh[...]
·Get a glimpse of the epic of the Republic of China era and the residence life of Mr. Chiang Kai-shek and his wife.
·Stroll in the small garden of the main building of Shilin Official Residence, relax and enjoy the birds, visit the fish and observe the seasonal flowers.
·Visit the four historical sites of the official residence, guesthouse, Ciyun Pavilion and Triumph Chapel, and feel the combination of ecology and humanity. The main building of Shilin Official Residence is based on the guesthouse for foreign guests built by the Taiwan Provincial Government in 1949 and has been renovated. It is a simple and practical two-story sloping roof building with a structure that combines wood structure and reinforced concrete.
Restoration began in 2006 and was completed at the end of November 2009. Mr. Chiang Kai-shek and his wife spent 26 years here. Entering the main building, you can catch a glimpse of Mr. Chiang’s family gatherings, receptions for foreign guests or daily life in the past. The official residence of the main building of Shilin Official Residence records the daily life of the first family and played an important role at critical moments in history.
Whether it is the main building where Mr. and Mrs. Chiang Kai-shek lived or the barracks where attendants and guards were stationed, they are all painted dark green to blend with the surrounding woods and have both concealment and protection functions. The guesthouse of the main building of Shilin Official Residence blends with the surrounding greenery and has both ecological and concealed functions.
Enter the small garden and feel the leisure lifestyle. Strolling in the small garden is a great place for enjoying flowers and going on an outing.
Opening hours: Open from 09:30 to 12:00 on Tuesdays to Sundays throughout the year; Open from 13:30 to 17:00 on Tuesdays to Sundays throughout the year; Closed all day on Mondays throughout the year; Closed all day on Spring Festival, Tomb Sweeping Day, Dragon Boat Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival.
Preferential policies: Children: Preschoolers are free. Disabled people: People with physical and mental disabilities can bring one companion for free with valid certificates. Taiwan residents: Students of all levels or in-school students with ISIC international student ID cards; citizens of Taipei City; volunteers with honorary volunteer service cards; indigenous people over 55 years old in Taipei City are half price. Elderly: People over 65 years old are half price.
Service facilities: Disabled access: Suitable for baby carriages and wheelchair users. There are barrier-free facilities on both the first floor and the second floor of the main building. Please consult the service desk at the scenic spot for the specific location. Barrier-free service: Barrier-free outdoor access, indoor access corridors, lifting equipment, and barrier-free route guidance signs.
