6 Ultimate Transportation Tips for Shilin Official Residence!

Located on Yangmingshan, the iconic landmark "Shilin Official Residence" offers you the opportunity to admire its architectural style rich in historical heritage. It also allows you to uncover the history of this former residence of President Chiang Kai-shek.

If you are visiting for the first time and wondering how to get to the Shilin Official Residence, don't worry! Keep reading! I have compiled 6 transportation methods for you, whether it's taking the MRT, driving, or hiring a car, so you can easily start your journey!

Introduction to Shilin Official Residence

Located at No. 60 Fulin Road, Shilin District, the Shilin Official Residence was originally the "Shilin Horticultural Experimental Station" during the Japanese colonial period. After renovation in 1950, it became the official residence of Mr. Chiang Kai-shek and Madame Soong Mei-ling. The Shilin Official Residence, surrounded by mountains on three sides, covers an area of about 9.28 hectares and is divided into two main sections: the garden and the official residence. The garden organizes various flower exhibitions every year, such as tulip exhibitions, orchid exhibitions, chrysanthemum exhibitions, etc., attracting many domestic and international tourists. I remember before the COVID-19 pandemic, this place was almost a must-visit for every tourist group, especially during the flower exhibitions, when the crowds were overwhelming...

Shilin Official Residence Transportation 1. Bus / Coach

If you want to choose to take a bus or coach to Shilin Official Residence, you can refer to the following bus routes:

Taipei Power Company North District Station

 203, 216F, 220, 260, 267, 277, 279, 280, 285, 310, 606,
 612, 646, Zhongshan Main Line, Leisure Bus 109

Xiaobei Street Station

68, 216, 218, 250, 277, 280, 290, 304, 310, 606, Chengde Main Line

Shilin Official Residence Station

 111, 203, 206, 220, 255, 260, 267, 279, 280, 285, 303, 304, 310, 557 
 606, 612, 620, 646, 680, 683, 685, 902, 1717, Zhongshan Main Line, Chongqing Main Line

Schedule: Taipei City Bus Schedule and Route Map

Shilin Official Residence Transportation 2. Taipei MRT

You can take the MRT to Shilin Station (R16) on the Tamsui-Xinyi Line → Exit 2, turn left after exiting → Walk for about 10 minutes to reach the destination.

Schedule: Taipei Metro Fare and Timetable

Shilin Official Residence Transportation 3. Chauffeur Service

If you prefer to have private space and more flexibility in your travel itinerary, then chauffeur service will be your best choice.

You can book chauffeur service through tripool official website. The driver will arrange the itinerary according to your needs and take you to Shilin Official Residence or any other attractions in Taiwan.

If you want to use chauffeur service to get to Shilin Official Residence, how can you do it? Taking tripo as an example, tripool provides two types of car services for you to choose from.

• One-way private car: A pick-up and drop-off service from point A to point B. tripool's professional driver will pick you up from your home and take you to any destination in Yangmingshan.

• Hourly charter: tripool offers 2-12 hour charter services for you to choose from! You can travel without driving, without worrying about parking problems, and even if you have a lot of luggage, you can travel in the most convenient way without dragging your luggage around! You can go anywhere you want during the car rental period! Exclusive driver and private car service! No need to transfer or take shuttle buses anymore!

Book now on tripool official website

If you want to learn more about charter service, you can refer to the following article!

Further reading: Taiwan Private Car Rental Price List | The Most Comprehensive Price Guide for Renting a Car with Driver, Must-Read Before Your Trip

Shilin Official Residence Transportation 4. carpool / ride-sharing

If you don't want to transfer and don't want to drive by yourself, you can consider the new carpool / ride-sharing service provided by Travel Steps

The difference between Travel Steps' carpool service and current private Facebook groups, ride-sharing platforms, Line groups, and carpool apps is:

• You can customize your pick-up and drop-off locations, no need to gather at a designated meeting point.

• Two days before the trip, at 12:00, we will proactively send a message to inform you if the trip is confirmed. If it is not confirmed, we guarantee a full refund.

• A minimum of three people is required to confirm the trip. The number of participants can be intelligently matched by Tripool, so you no longer need to constantly check various carpool platforms or LINE groups to form a group.

• The carpools used are legally operated vehicles, not private cars (license plate cars), providing you with a safer experience.

• Applicable scenarios: commuting carpool, young professionals, senior citizens, backpackers, carpool airport transfers, carpool day trips, popular attraction carpooling, such as Sun Moon Lake, Cingjing, Jiufen, etc.

Carpool / Ride-sharing Official Website

Shilin Official Residence Transportation 5 - Self-driving

You can take National Highway 1 → Taipei Interchange → Section 4, Chongqing North Road → Bailing Bridge → Zhongzheng Road → Fulin Road to reach the destination.

Parking at Shilin Official Residence

There is a large parking lot for buses near Fulin Park ($60 per hour). If you are driving to the official residence, you can make use of this parking facility.

Shilin Official Residence Transportation 6 - Cycling

If you are a cycling enthusiast, riding a bicycle to Shilin Official Residence can be a challenging and enjoyable option. However, I recommend considering your personal fitness level before attempting it!

Search "Shilin Official Residence" questions from Dcard and PTT users?

Q1: How much is the ticket for Shilin Official Residence?

A: The fee for the main building of Shilin Official Residence is as follows:

• Full ticket: 100 NTD
• Group ticket: 80 NTD (for groups of 20 people or more)
• Discounted ticket: 50 NTD
  • Eligibility for discounted ticket:
  • 1. Students of all levels of domestic schools or students with ISIC international student cards
  • 2. People over 65 years old
  • 3. Taipei City residents
  • 4. Volunteers with volunteer honor cards
  • 5. Indigenous residents of Taipei City over 55 years old
  • Free admission:
  • 1. Preschool children
  • 2. People with disabilities and one necessary companion
• Source: Shilin Official Residence Official Website

►Tickets are only valid for the day of visit and will expire afterwards.

Q2: What are the opening hours of Shilin Official Residence's gardens?

A:

Opening hours:

From Tuesday to Sunday

• 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM (Ticket sales until 11:50 AM, last entry at 11:50 AM)

• 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM (Ticket sales until 4:50 PM, last entry at 4:50 PM)

Closure Days:

Closure days include every Monday, Lunar New Year, Qingming Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, and scheduled maintenance periods.

Q3: Does Shilin Official Residence provide free guided tours?

A: Yes! The guided tour service, which was previously suspended due to COVID-19, has resumed since March 7, 2023!

The opening hours for guided tours are at 10:30 and 15:30 every day, with 30 slots available for each session. The tours are conducted in Mandarin Chinese by professional guides.

To make a reservation for a guided tour, you can refer to the Shilin Official Residence Guided Tour Reservation (Chinese language).

Q4. Can I take photos inside Shilin Official Residence?

A: Currently, photography is only allowed in specific areas of Shilin Official Residence. Photography is strictly prohibited in other areas, so please be mindful of this!

For photography guidelines, you can refer to the Shilin Official Residence Photography Guidelines 

Professional Charter Service, Taking You to Uncover the Mysterious Veil of Shilin Official Residence

Shilin Official Residence, with its rich historical and cultural heritage, is a must-visit tourist destination in Taipei. You can certainly choose to take the MRT or drive to experience the atmosphere of this historical site,

But if you are like me, who prefers to spend precious time exploring beautiful things, then the charter service provided by Tripool may just satisfy your needs!

Professional drivers and dedicated vehicles will pick you up from your doorstep and take you directly to Shilin Official Residence or any other scenic spot you wish to visit in Taiwan,

Tripool will be your best travel companion. Book now and embark on a wonderful journey to Shilin Official Residence! https://www.tripool.app/en

Oh! By the way, besides the charter service, Tripool also provides a one-stop solution for airport pickup and airport signboard service,

Whether you need to welcome foreign VIPs for business purposes or you or your friends have inbound or outbound flight needs, you can refer to the following article:

Further reading: Airport Pickup Service: Reservation, Meeting the Driver, Flight Delays?