I had no idea this place was so special! It’s way cooler than any other botanical garden I’ve been to with so much history within it. And not to mention – it was Taiwan’s first botanical garden!

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brief history

Taipei Botanical Garden is like a living history book.

Established in 1896 during Japanese rule, this 8.2-hectare oasis is home to over 2,000 plant species. It’s a top spot for scientists and students to learn and discover.

Hidden beneath the greenery is a secret from the past. About 4,500 years ago, there was an old Taipei Lake that made the area a great place to live. People settled there, leaving behind clues about their lives. That’s why the garden is also an important archaeological site.

You can even step back in time with two historic landmarks. The Herbarium (腊葉館), born in 1924, is Taiwan’s oldest. And, the Guest House of Imperial Envoys (欽差行臺), built-in 1889 during the Qing Dynasty, once hosted high-ranking visitors.

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what’s nearby

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know before you go!

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10272024 12:53

Last Updated: 10.15.2024