The purpose of this study predominantly was to explore the major characteristics relating to the visitors' perceptions and preferences of windows in the Chinese Style Garden. This research was referring to predecessors' study and literature, after sorted and induced, this profound study had come to the conclusion that view guidance, artistry, opening degrees and symbols are the four major characteristics of windows in Chinese Style Garde. In addition, according to the significance and the archetype, it categorized the windows into different types. The most significant six types of windows were chosen from the Lin Family Residence in Pan-Chao as the investigation site of the experimental research of this study.
