Chiang Kai-Shek Shilin Residence is a former home of Chiang Kai-shek and Soong Mei-ling at No. 60, Fulin Road, in Taipei’s Shilin District. Its grounds are open to the public, with a free garden area and a separate residence section that requires a ticket. The gardens combine Chinese and Western styles, with flowers, ponds, rare plants and seasonal displays. February is a good time to look for tulips; other flower shows take place at different times of year.
A residence opened to the public
The house was built in 1947 and completed in 1948. Chiang Kai-shek lived there for more than 26 years with Soong Mei-ling. The former residence opened to the public in 1996.
The property has a garden area that visitors can enter for free, as well as a residence section that requires a ticket. Access to parts of the house is limited, and photography is not permitted everywhere.
Gardens and seasonal displays
The grounds include Chinese- and Western-style gardens, ponds and a range of plants. Flower displays change with the season: tulips are associated with February, while other shows include roses, orchids, amaryllis, bonsai and chrysanthemums.
Look out for large topiary figures, including a giraffe at a piano and a pair of swans. A small covered area has displays of insects native to the region.
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Is the Shilin Residence garden free to visit?
The public garden area is free to enter. A ticket is required for the private residence section.
When can you see tulips at Shilin Residence?
Tulips are among the seasonal displays in February.
Can you take photos inside the residence?
Photography is restricted in some areas. Follow the signs at the site.
