Shilin Official Residence
Shilin Official Residence was where Chiang Kai-shek lived and worked during his lifetime. He formally moved in in May 1950 and lived here for 26 years. After more than 40 years of strict security,…
Shilin Official Residence, Taipei · 阿道 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Key facts
- Admission
- Outer garden free; main house NT$100
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Getting there
- Take the Tamsui or Xinyi Line to Shilin Station, exit 2, then turn left and cross Zhongshan North Road
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 2667. Open in Google Maps
About Shilin Official Residence
Shilin Official Residence was where Chiang Kai-shek lived and worked during his lifetime. He formally moved in in May 1950 and lived here for 26 years. After more than 40 years of strict security, it was officially opened to the public in 1996. The residence is divided from outside to inside into the outer garden, the inner garden, and the main house. The best time to visit is when the roses are in bloom. Madame Soong Mei-ling is said to have especially loved purple roses, and the rose garden here was her favourite.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Shilin Official Residence cost?
Admission to Shilin Official Residence is Outer garden free; main house NT$100, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
How do I get to Shilin Official Residence?
Take the Tamsui or Xinyi Line to Shilin Station, exit 2, then turn left and cross Zhongshan North Road
How long should I spend at Shilin Official Residence?
Plan on 2–3 hours for Shilin Official Residence.
Where is Shilin Official Residence?
Shilin Official Residence is in Taipei, Taiwan Region, in the South China of China. Southeast corner of the intersection of Zhongshan North Road Section 5 and Xingfulin Road (兴福林路), Shilin District, Taipei City
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