Lin Yutang House Introduction
The Lin Yutang House has been closed for renovation since June 1, 2024, with the project expected to take two years. In 1966, Mr. Lin returned to Taiwan to settle down, and this western-style house was personally designed by him, combining the Chinese siheyuan courtyard style with Western architectural aesthetics, featuring blue tiles and white walls, archways and corridors, blending modern sensibilities with classical beauty. The location was chosen for its resemblance to the mountain scenery of his hometown in Fujian, Yangmingshan, where one can hear the comforting sounds of Minnan dialect, which brought him great comfort. He once described this residence as "a house with a garden, a garden with a house, a house with a courtyard, a courtyard with trees, trees under the sky, and the moon in the sky, how delightful it is." The balcony was a place Mr. Lin frequented during his lifetime; after dinner, he loved to sit in the rattan chair by the table, pipe in mouth, enjoying the sunset over Guanyin Mountain. You can also come here to experience such leisure. View more celebrity homes stories: Wang Da-hong's private residence on Jianguo South Road, Qian Mu's former residence, Sun Yun-suan's apartment on Chongqing South Road, Caoshan Villa, former residence of the Commander of the Taiwan Military (General Sun Li-ren's residence), Mayah Pavilion (Zhang Daqian's residence).
