Lin Residence | Live the Century-Old Dream of Gulangyu Island

Live the Century-Old Dream of Gulangyu Island | Experience “Mansion-Level” Service at Lin Residence From the moment you step onto the island, the butler service at Lin Residence follows you like a shadow. A simply dressed butler waits quietly at the porch, smiling before speaking, offering an elegant bow and a respectful hand gesture, then presenting a warm towel infused with essential oils and a specially crafted welcome drink. “Madam, you’ve had a long journey,” a simple greeting instantly soothes all the travel fatigue, beginning a homecoming-like ritual. • The Legendary Octagonal Building: More Than Architecture, It’s Living History The octagonal building inside the hotel is an architectural treasure not to be missed. Its uniqueness lies in: Form Legend: As a Baroque-style villa on Gulangyu, it breaks the traditional square layout, with eight facades facing the wind, hailed as “the top villa among Gulangyu’s ten best.” Distinguished Heritage: It was once the residence and social hub of the “Taiwan’s First Family,” the Lin family, witnessing the family’s glory and the changes of the era, with every brick and tile steeped in stories. Exquisite Details: The interior preserves a colorful dome and Minnan-style decorative tiles. Blend of Past and Present: Today, it serves as a historical site open for visits, cleverly integrating a book bar, tea room, and qipao room. Sitting here feels like a conversation with the past. • Qipao Photoshoot: Capture and Cherish Time in a Century-Old Mansion The hotel offers an exceptional qipao rental and photography service. Guests can choose from many exquisite styles, and after the shoot, the photographer not only provides all digital negatives but also retouches and prints the most representative photo, elegantly framed. This tangible “Republic of China-era photo” becomes the most precious physical memento of the journey. • Nighttime Melody: Vinyl Record Player Flows with Old Times The Marshall speaker in the room is the perfect finishing touch. Choose a record like Zhou Xuan’s “Night Shanghai” or Bach’s suites, and the notes flow from the needle, blending with the chirping outside the window. At that moment, nestled on the sofa flipping through the Lin family’s old photo albums, you truly understand what “elegance never goes out of style” means. • Butler Service: Thoughtful Care Everywhere - Wherever you want to go or whatever you want to eat, the butler is always ready to assist and provides a walking map of Gulangyu. - When checking out, the butler can help send your luggage to the pier, offering “invisible yet meticulous” care throughout. Check-in Tips: - Book the qipao experience in advance and inform them if you want the printing service to leave a physical souvenir of your trip. - Ask the butler to give you a detailed explanation of the octagonal building to better understand the soul of this island. --- Location: Lin Residence Gulangyu Island Hotel Ideal for: Those who seek ritual, love history and culture, and enjoy quiet, elegant vacations Here, you don’t just stay at a hotel—you live a piece of old times wrapped in tenderness, something you can touch and listen to. Content source: Residence Gulangyu Island Hotel