Wufeng Lin Family Mansion and Garden

Taichung Attractions

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The so-called national historic site Wu Feng Lin Family refers to the totality of gardens and residential buildings located in the Alishan area of the Wu Feng Lin Family. The historic buildings of the Wu Feng Lin Family encompass three major parts: the Lower House system, the Upper House system, and the Lai Garden. The open area of Wu Feng Lin Family's Gongbao Hall consists of two building complexes: the Gongbao Hall belonging to the Lower House and the Big Flower Hall. The Wu Feng Lin Family's "Gongbao Hall" is the residence of Lin Wencha, a Qing Dynasty water and land commander, which began construction in 1858 and became a representative of the Minnan-style official residences in Taiwan. The "Big Flower Hall" is the only Fuzhou-style theater building in Taiwan and is considered a classic architecture in Taiwan, gaining widespread interest and attention from the public. Although it was damaged during the 921 earthquake, with the joint efforts of the government cultural sector and the Wu Feng Lin Family, all parts of the Lower House, except for the grass house, have been restored. The Wu Feng Lin Family's Gongbao Hall area is managed by Lin Bentang Co., Ltd., formed by the descendants of the Lower House of the Wu Feng Lin Family, providing detailed interpretation services while promoting cultural and creative industries in line with government cultural policies. Through art and culture, the Wu Feng Lin Family aims to revive its prominence and boost tourism development in the Wu Feng area.

Address：No. 26, Minsheng Road, Wufeng District, Taichung City 413, Taiwan

Wufeng Lin Family Mansion and Garden Introduction

Wufeng Lin Family Mansion and Garden, named after its origin in Wufeng, Taichung, was influential in the 19th century as the Lin family controlled a large amount of farmland in Taiwan and helped quell several wars, possessing thousands of troops and obtaining privileges such as the monopoly on camphor. It is one of the five prominent families in Taiwan. The national historic site Wufeng Lin Family refers to the mansion and garden architecture located in Wufeng, consisting of three main parts: the lower house system, the upper house system, and the Lai Garden. The Wufeng Lin Family Gongbao Di area includes the open visiting spaces "Gongbao Di" and "Dahua Hall," both exemplifying traditional Taiwanese architecture with significant cultural and artistic value. The "Gongbao Di," Taiwan's representative of Min-style official residences, was constructed from 1858 to 1895, featuring eleven sections and five deep entrances, making it the largest of its kind in Taiwan. The wall paintings featuring characters like Li Hongzhang are intricately colorful, and the detailed woodwork showcases local materials and traditional auspicious patterns such as bats and dragons, enhancing its grandeur. The "Dahua Hall," the only surviving Fuzhou-style theater building in Taiwan, was built from 1890 to around 1894, ranging five sections wide, with distinctive designs for the main hall and windows, serving as a venue for gatherings and theatrical performances, symbolizing the peak of the Wufeng Lin family's lower house. The Dahua Hall has been a venue for various social events focusing on political, ethnic, and women's issues, influencing Taiwan's democratic society significantly, and it continues to host performance art activities periodically, sharing this historically significant space with the public. Visiting this area allows one to understand Taiwan's history over the past century through the experiences of the Lin family, appreciate the beauty of traditional Chinese architecture, experience the traditional "tea serving" etiquette, making it an educational yet enjoyable historic site suitable for family visits. Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 09:00-12:00, 13:00-17:00 Address: No. 26, Minsheng Road, Wufeng District, Taichung City Contact: 04-23317985 Official website: http://wufenglins.com.tw/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wufenglins Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wufenglins/?hl=zh-tw Tour guide: ■ Available □ Not available ■ By appointment (online reservation) Reservation phone: 04-23317985 Other services: ■ DIY experiences: silk printing/costume experience/scratch art (reservation required) ■ Cultural and creative shop ■ Other: night tour activities (customized itinerary) Ticket information: Full ticket NT$250: General public; Discount ticket NT$200: Taichung citizens, seniors over 65, students over 12; Child ticket NT$125: Children aged 6 to 12 Free admission: Wufeng residents, children under 6, disabled persons. Text and images provided by Taichung City Industrial Story Museum Development Association. Recommended nearby attractions for visiting the Gongbao Di area:

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Wufeng Lin Family Mansion and Garden Travel Information

Address：No. 26, Minsheng Road, Wufeng District, Taichung City 413, Taiwan

Transportation Methods：1. Take bus lines 50 or 100 from Taichung Train Station and get off at Wufeng Post Office Station (Zhongzheng Road) → Walk for about 5 minutes to reach your destination. 2. From Chaoma, take bus line 151 to Wufeng Post Office Station (Zhongzheng Road) via the High-Speed Rail Station → Walk for about 5 minutes to reach your destination. 3. Nantou-Taichung and Nantou-Fengyuan bus services → Get off at Wufeng Station (Zhongzheng Road) → Walk for about 5 minutes to reach your destination. 4. Take the High-Speed Rail from Taichung High-Speed Rail Station platform 14 and take bus line 151 to Wufeng Station (Zhongzheng Road) and get off (the travel time is about 30 minutes; then walk for about 5 minutes to reach your destination).

Parking Information：1. Large buses drop off passengers in front of Wufeng District Office and then proceed to park in the vacant lots on both sides of Chenggong Road. (The large parking lot is expected to be completed by January 2015.) 2. Small vehicles can park at the Wufeng District Office parking lot on Minsheng Road.

Tickets：Full ticket: 250 TWD; Discount ticket: 200 TWD (available for seniors over 65 years old, Taichung City residents, and students over 12 years old, with relevant identification required); Student ticket: 125 TWD (for children aged 6 to 12 years old); Free ticket: Wufeng District residents / children under 6 years old.

Other Nearby Attractions： Wufeng Lin Family Mansion and Garden 、 Wufeng Lin Family Garden Lin Hsien-tang Museum Area 、 Wufeng Mushroom Industry Academic Center 、 Wufeng Shuren Business District 、 National Taiwan Music Cottage 、 Central Long Hiking Trail 、 Legislative Yuan Democracy Park 、 Legislative Yuan Democratic Deliberation Park Member Meeting Hall (Yilu Meeting Hall) 、 Azalea and Cherry Blossom Trail 、 Original Flow Creative Park

Nearby Cuisine： Yilu Hall 、 Cat Boss Coffee 、 Annie's Kitchen 、 Beizawa Sukiyaki - Dali Store 、 Shu Thai Lao Japanese Set Meal - Taichung Dali Store 、 Tang Taizhong Health Stewed Soup, Taichung Dali Store 、 Lai Shi Restaurant 、 Shu Tai Lao Japanese Set Meal - Taichung Fuxing Aimai Store 、 Zheng Lao Pai Mian Xian Hu 、 Yuanzu Industrial Co., Ltd. - Taichung Fuxing Store