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Guest House of Imperial Envoys
欽差行臺
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General information
TypeMuseum
LocationZhongzheng, Taipei, Taiwan
Completed1882
ManagementTaipei Botanical Garden[1]

The Guest House of Imperial Envoys (Chinese: 欽差行臺; Wade–Giles: ch'in ch'ai hsing t'ai) is the former site of the Qing dynasty government yamen that ruled Taiwan. The building is located at Taipei Botanical Garden in Zhongzheng District, Taipei.[2] The building is the only office of the Qing dynasty remaining in Taiwan.

History[edit]

The hall was built in 1882, late in the Qing period.[3]

Function[edit]

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

West gate of the hall under Qing rule

Transportation[edit]

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

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