Wu Family Garden

icon-locationNo. 30, Section 2, Minquan Road, West Central District, Tainan City, Taiwan 700
With typical traditional Chinese design, the garden of the Wu family, also known as the "purple spring garden", is one of the four famous gardens of the island nation of Taiwan. Coming here, you will have the opportunity to admire a unique architectural complex, combining classical European, Japanese and Chinese styles.

The garden was built around 1828 when salt magnate Wu Shangxin purchased a large piece of land from the hands of an interpreter Bin He working for the Dutch empire, who played an important role when the An fortress was built. Binh was defeated. This is considered a symbol of the wealth and prestige of the Wu family in the early 19th century in Tainan city. During the Japanese rule, when the business of the Wu family began to decline, this campus was recovered and managed by the Tainan government. In 1994, there was a proposal to build a commercial center on the grounds of the garden, but the plan was not supported and the local government decided to make the policy of preserving this place as a heritage site. area, attractions for domestic and foreign tourists.

Once the administrative headquarters of Tainan City, the Wu family garden is one of the city's most important historical sites. This is a unique architectural complex built in the style of Baroque, and the typical style of Japanese art, featured on a flower garden with distinctive traditional Chinese style. Today, this flower garden is surrounded by high-rise buildings of neighboring areas, creating a very special feeling by the architectural interweaving of buildings inherently built in many stages. different historical passages.

Every afternoon, when the sun goes down, this place attracts many locals and tourists who come to sunbathe or chat or enjoy an outdoor snack together. You can take a walk around the flower garden, release your soul into the fresh air, temporarily away from the hustle and bustle of life outside. If you want to enjoy the traditional tea ceremony of Taiwan, then come to Day Break 18 Teahouse located right in the garden's premises where you can freely choose traditional tea dishes, enjoy tea together and admire a group of people. unique architecture. In addition, the Public Hall area regularly organizes various types of extremely unique art and cultural exhibitions.

The Ngo family garden is open from 07.30 AM to 11.00 PM on weekdays and there is no entrance fee.