The Lin Yutang House (traditional Chinese: 林語堂故居; simplified Chinese: 林语堂故居; pinyin: Lín Yǔtáng Gùjū) is a former residence in Shilin District, Taipei, Taiwan that belonged to Lin Yutang.

Lin Yutang House
林語堂故居
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General information
Typeformer residence
LocationShilin, Taipei, Taiwan
Coordinates25°06′35.0″N 121°32′49.0″E / 25.109722°N 121.546944°E / 25.109722; 121.546944
Completed1966
Design and construction
Architect(s)Lin Yutang
Website
Official website

History

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The house was constructed in 1966.[1]

Architecture

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The house was designed by its owner Lin Yutang in a traditional Chinese style, with four walls enclosing an interior courtyard.[1] It was constructed with blue tiles and white walls.[2] The house consists of a small library displaying a collection of Lin's writings and photos of Lin.[3]

Transportation

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The house is accessible by bus from Shilin Station of Taipei Metro.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "The Lin Yutang House". Department of Cultural Affairs, Taipei City Government. 15 January 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
  2. ^ "The Lin Yutang House". Undiscovered Taipei. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
  3. ^ "The Lin Yutang House". TravelKing. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
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