Guest House of Imperial Envoys

The Guest House of Imperial Envoys is the former site of the Qing dynasty government guesthouse for visiting imperial envoys from the continent to Taiwan. The building is located at Taipei Botanical Garden in Zhongzheng District, Taipei. The building is the only office of the Qing dynasty remaining in Taiwan.

History

The hall was built in 1882, late in the Qing period.

Function

The building served as the residential quarters for Qing government officials in Taipei on their inspection visits to Taiwan.

Transportation

The building is accessible within walking distance South from Xiaonanmen Station of the Taipei Metro.