Lin Antai Old Homestead

The Lin Antai Old Homestead is a nice quiet location in the heart of Taipei. Not as impressive, but a nice break from the rush of traffic and people. It is a comfortable walk from much of Taipei. The only drawback is the airplanes on final approach to the Taipei regional airport flying directly overhead. It is the oldest building in downtown Taipei.

Choice materials and admirable craftsmanship show how master artisans had attended to details. With skillful hands they laid the corner stones, the red bricks and the stone window frames. The finishes of the pillars and bluestone thresholds, and the relievos on doors and windows demonstrate first-rate craftsmanship. This is truly one of Taipei’s most delicately built residences. The fact that most of the materials came from FuJien adds historical significance to its artistic value.