The Lin Family Mansion and Garden
The Lin Family Mansion and Garden
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Experience the ancient traditions of Chinese landscaping with the majestic home of the Lin family. A pond, square pavilion and ornamental plants such as cypress, plum and bamboo adorn the majestic garden. Each Chinese New Year there is a chrysanthemum exhibit.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Neighbourhood: Banqiao / Zhonghe / Yonghe District
Banqiao district is the center of administration, shopping and transportation of New Taipei City, encompassing shopping, tasting local snacks, and experiencing traditional and night markets. Here is also the first choice of Christmas celebration in Taiwan- Christmasland in New Taipei City. Within this modern complex, a garden architecture full of Chinese tradition “the Lin Family Mansion and Garden” is hidden, complete with attics, pavilions and artificial mountains and fountains. Zhonghe and Yonghe not only have world class soybean milk, but also have places with a rather artistic lifestyle. Near MRT Yongan Market Station, there is the only old document repair book hospital in Taiwan - the National Taiwan Library Book Hospital bookbinding room. It has been here since Taisho year 4 of the Japanese occupation, which is extremely rare! In addition, the tiny crisscrossing streets of these two cultural districts still holds many interesting bookstores waiting for your discovery.
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- Fuzhong • 7 min walk
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,591 contributions
Mar 2022
The Lin Family Mansion and Garden is located in Banqiao, New Taipei City. It is among the best preserved of the grand mansions from the Japanese era (1895-1945). The Mansion and Garden were established in 1847. The Lins were landlords and grain merchants. The garden is among the best preserved traditional Chinese gardens in Taiwan. The ponds are a special feature, as are the giant banyan trees, said to bring good luck.
Written 25 April 2022
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thelonious22
Seongnam4,382 contributions
Nov 2019
The name of the attraction Lin Family Mansion and Garden is a bit misleading since the actual mansion is now a private property that is off limits to visitors. However, the gardens are quite attractive and is worth an hour stop if and only if it’s not busy. We went on a Friday morning with few visitors but walking through some of the narrow paths can be quite annoying especially with some visitors clogging paths taking their perfect Instagram shots.
Written 6 January 2020
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,591 contributions
Sept 2020
Visitors who have read "The Garden of the Finzi-Continis" will gain some impression of what the luxurious Lin Family Garden must have been like during its hay-day. The Lins were the richest family in Taiwan; the were ostracised for opposing Japanese colonial rule (1895-1945. Opposing the Japanese was brave, but it was an ultimately futile gesture. All that remains is the mansion and the park.
Written 20 November 2020
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,591 contributions
Aug 2022
This mansion is a remnant of days gone by, when the Lin family was one of the wealthiest families in Taiwan. The buildings are impressive, but visitors unfamiliar with Chinese gardens may be disappointed. Chinese gardens rarely have flowers, instead they have arrangements of rocks and trees. During the years of Kuomintang ascendancy, the Lin's obstinate refusal to collaborate with the Japanese colonialists was hailed as a victory for the people of Taiwan. The Lin family mansion is Banqiao, it is quite easy to get to.
Written 3 October 2022
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,591 contributions
Mar 2021
The Japanese occupied Taiwan from 1895 to 1945. The Lin family opposed Japanese rule. They were once the wealthiest family in Taiwan. Now all that remains is this superb collection of gardens and buildings in Banqiao. Other families prospered under Japanese rule and became immensely rich.
Written 3 May 2021
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,591 contributions
Feb 2023
The Lin Family Mansion and Garden is a remnant of the days when Taiwan was an agrarian society. The Lin family were great land owners, with a mansion to match. These days, it's a bit rundown, but a major reconstruction effort is underway. The ponds and gardens are pretty, and the bookshop has some attractive souvenirs. By the way, you must wait an hour for the guided tour, as numbers are limited. The Mansion is about a 15 minute walk from the Banqiao MRT station.
Written 3 February 2023
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Radu B
Cluj-Napoca, Romania467 contributions
Jan 2020
As we stayed in Banqiao is was short walk from Fuzhong MRT. Is a pacefull spot, you can see how a rich family were living, cultural interests, supporting school, gardens setting, library, terraces. 80TWD access, map &flyer received, well preserved, very informative.
Written 24 January 2020
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Daniel K
La Plata, MD17 contributions
Lin family home is worth a visit. In a big city like Taipei it's often hard to find a tranquil corner. At the Lin family home one can experience a little bit of the past while having a more relaxing moment in a busy city. A bit difficult to get to though. Take the blue MRT line to fuzhong station then head down fuzhong rd (府中路), turn right on wenchang rd (文昌路) until you get to ximen st. You'll see the wall of the Lin family house. Turn left and you'll reach the entrance after a minute walk or so.
Written 4 March 2012
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mark s
Durham, NC170 contributions
Feb 2013 • Solo
Lin Garden is a wonderfully well-kept secret in Taipei, and many locals have not heard of it. It is a spectacular home and gardens, and visiting it is great consolation for the spirit. I lived and worked in Taipei for six months, and Lin Garden and the National Palace Museum were far and away the best places to visit. I enthusiastically recommend a visit. A visit is like stepping back into posh Chinese life a century ago.
I have to say I am astounded by naysayers reviewing Lin Garden. I found the site spectacular, moving, extremely lovely, and very soothing.
I have to say I am astounded by naysayers reviewing Lin Garden. I found the site spectacular, moving, extremely lovely, and very soothing.
Written 2 November 2013
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Pumpkinville
Phoenix, USA57 contributions
May 2017 • Family
The walk to the Lin Family Mansion and Garden from Fuzhong subway station was an adventure in itself - at least the way we did it! We went past streets lined with sellers and thronging with people. Don't get run over by a moped! Our kids loved exploring the Lin Family grounds. You can go around and up and down and over and back around again. It's free and a lovely place to sit or explore. There is also a small gift shop.
Written 28 May 2017
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Any idea if we can take wedding photoshoot at the Lin Family Mansion & Gardens? Do we need to apply for a permit?
Written 6 May 2019
While i was there I saw few people getting their photo-shoot but not sure whether any permit is required or not.
I would recommend to call them and ask
Phone: (02) 2965-3061
Written 6 May 2019
We will be visiting the Lin Family Mansion and Gardens in June 2017 will the renovation of the house and garden be completed by then?
Written 14 April 2017
That is a good question. There were some renovations happening when I traveled there in Feb 2017, but it did not take away from its beauty. There is much of the garden to see and plenty of places to photograph or take selfies - if you are into that. =)
Written 8 May 2017
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