Sanxing, Yilan
Free admission all year
Open daily 09:00–17:00. Audio guides are available in English, Mandarin and Taiwanese, and the museum has a café. Groups of 20 or more may book a free guided tour.
Hours
Daily
09:00–17:00
Admission
Free
All year
Parking
Free
On Dayi 7th Road
Group tours
Free for 20+
Book 7 days ahead
Hours and address
Opening hours
Monday to Sunday, 09:00–17:00. Admission is free all year.
Opening on public holidays varies; call +886-3-989-8855 to confirm.
Address
No. 52, Lane 65, Section 2, Yizhou Road, Sanxing Township, Yilan County 266, Taiwan
宜蘭縣三星鄉義洲路二段65巷52號
Getting there
Coach
Kuo-Kuang Bus 1794
Get off at Yihe stop (義和站) and walk to the museum.
Local bus
Green 17
From Luodong Transfer Station. Runs only on weekends from December to March and during holidays of three days or more; on other days take Kuo-Kuang 1794 or drive.
By car
Navigation and parking
Set navigation to 陳定南紀念園區公車站 (Chen Ding-Nan Memorial Park bus stop). Free parking, including for coaches, is on Dayi 7th Road.
Group tours
Free guided tours for groups of 20 or more
Each tour lasts 60 minutes: a 25-minute documentary followed by a 35-minute guided walk. Tours are led in Mandarin.
How to book
- Book at least 7 days before the visit using the online form (in Chinese).
- For help in English, or to ask about a tour in English, email [email protected].
A booking is confirmed only after the Foundation replies.
At the museum
Audio guide
English audio guide
The permanent exhibition has a free 13-stop audio guide in English, with a written transcript for each stop. Open the page on a phone and play the stop matching each number in the exhibition.
Café
Nan ê Café
The museum café, 南ê咖啡廳, offers a place to rest after the visit.
The building
A house at the centre
The new building wraps around the restored courtyard house where Chen Ding-Nan was born. Its square outer form and curved inner elements are meant to reflect a man who was firm in public and gentle in private.
The grounds
Water and a view
Water links the courtyards and garden, and three cone-shaped stone mounds form an axis pointing towards Guishan Island. The Annong River, whose restoration he won funding for as magistrate, is nearby.
Questions
Is there an admission charge?
No. Admission is free all year.
Is the museum open on public holidays?
Opening on public holidays varies. Call +886-3-989-8855 or email [email protected] to confirm.
Are the exhibitions in English?
Exhibition panels are in Chinese. The permanent exhibition has a free English audio guide with a transcript for each stop.
How long does a visit take?
Allow about an hour for the permanent exhibition and the family home, and longer to see the special exhibitions and grounds.
How do I get there by public transport?
Take Kuo-Kuang Bus 1794 to Yihe stop and walk. Bus Green 17 from Luodong Transfer Station runs only on weekends from December to March and during holidays of three days or more.
Contact
Chen Ding-Nan Education Foundation
No. 52, Lane 65, Section 2, Yizhou Road, Sanxing Township, Yilan County 266, Taiwan
Telephone: +886-3-989-8855
Email: [email protected]
Enquiries in English are welcome by email.