Taipei Guest House
Taipei Guest House
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wireless_in_CA
United States4,897 contributions
Sep 2022 • Solo
The Guest House was free to enter.
When not open to the public, the house is being used to welcome and host visiting officials and guests of the Taiwan government.
Walking up the driveway a lot of people stopped in front of the entrance to take group photos and selfies.
Inside a red carpet path was laid out with docents to guide you in the right direction or provide more details about the room or furnishings. Some were quite fancy and ornate. The walk through was self paced and you could linger as long as you wanted.
Just before exiting there was an ongoing slideshow in Chinese.
A very beautiful garden and pond in the back of the house where I exited after finishing the tour inside.
When not open to the public, the house is being used to welcome and host visiting officials and guests of the Taiwan government.
Walking up the driveway a lot of people stopped in front of the entrance to take group photos and selfies.
Inside a red carpet path was laid out with docents to guide you in the right direction or provide more details about the room or furnishings. Some were quite fancy and ornate. The walk through was self paced and you could linger as long as you wanted.
Just before exiting there was an ongoing slideshow in Chinese.
A very beautiful garden and pond in the back of the house where I exited after finishing the tour inside.
Written 18 September 2022
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,782 contributions
Apr 2022
The Taipei Guest House is a classic building from the Japanese colonial era (1895-1945). It is used for official functions and to accommodate VIP guests. It is located in Ketagalan Boulevard, in an area rich with many official buildings. It's often used by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) for civic receptions.
Written 18 June 2022
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,782 contributions
Mar 2021
When the term "guest house" is used, many Western visitors assume it's a slightly down-at-heal residential hotel at the sea-side. Nothing could be further than the truth. The Taipei Guest House dates from the Japanese colonial era; it's a magnificent structure; it's used to house visiting VIPs and host civic receptions. I have been invited to attend several receptions at the Taipei Guest House, most recently to be introduced to Tsai Ing-wen, president of the Republic of China. It's certainly a prime example of Taiwanese craftsmanship of which the people of the island are rightly proud .
Written 12 April 2021
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jeffryb
Keysborough, Australia371 contributions
Aug 2020
The Taipei Guest House dates from the Japanese colonial era (1895-1945). It is similar in style to the Presidental Offices, which are not far away. It is used for receptions hosted by the govenment. It is called a "guest house" because visiting VIPs stay there. It is not a hotel.
Written 20 September 2020
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,782 contributions
Dec 2019
The Taipei Guest House was built during the Japanese colonial era. It is a very impressive building. The Taipei Guest House is mainly used for official functions, often by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) which is just down the road. If you have chance, take a look -- it is not open often. I was a guest at an official reception, the interior is striking. Despite the name, it is not a hotel.
Written 19 January 2020
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Carol H
De Pere, WI1,074 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
Hidden behind a large wall and many trees, this mansion was constructed between 1899-1900, and was originally the house of the Governor-General of Taiwan during the Japanese Period. A gracious Baroque residence, today it is owned by the government of the Republic of China, and is used for receiving state guests.
Unfortunately, one can barely see the outside, and you can only visit this impressive structure on the first Saturday of each month. Such a shame.
Unfortunately, one can barely see the outside, and you can only visit this impressive structure on the first Saturday of each month. Such a shame.
Written 26 May 2019
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tfizzle
Portland, OR1,986 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
The Taipei Guest House is one of the few European-style buildings in the Taipei. Historically is housed the Japanese governors during their rule, but not is is just one of the official buildings for foreign leaders.
Written 13 January 2019
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Soko37
Budapest, Hungary4,350 contributions
Oct 2018 • Family
Representative governmental building in European style. From one side visible front of building the rest is surrounded you high concrete fence
Written 1 October 2018
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Leonhkny
Hong Kong, China14,185 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
Taipei Guest House is one of the few European-style buildings in the Taiwanese capital. It was the official residence of Japanese Governors and is now a meeting place of foreign leaders. For most of the time it is not open to the public.
Written 25 August 2018
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,782 contributions
Apr 2018
This handsome building is a relic of the Japanese colonial era (1895-1945). It is situated on the governmental area, near Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). MOFA often use it to host official functions. I have been a guest there, it is a most attractive building If you get a chance to inspect the Taipei Guest House, do so.
Written 18 April 2018
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