National Palace Museum:The National Palace Museum is located in Sec. 2, Zhishan
Rd., Shilin Dist., Taipei City. The construction of the Museum in Waishuanxi, Taipei,
was completed in August 1965. And it was officially inaugurated on November 12 of
that year. Built in the architectural style of a Chinese palace, the Museum has
four stories ornamented with corbels and colorful green tiled-roofs with yellow
ridges. The first three floors in the Exhibition Hall are used exclusively for presentations
of artifacts, while the fourth floor houses the Sanxitang Teahouse. The collection
of cultural artifacts held inside the National Palace Museum consists an enormous
treasure trove of objects from the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. In addition
to richness in collection, the Museum offered 16 display rooms and 8 galleries,
exhibiting calligraphy works, renowned paintings, bronze relics, porcelains, jade
artifacts, curios, tapestries, rare books and documents. It is the place to come.
Transportation: Bus No.18, 19, 30, 213, 255,304etc.
Lungshan Temple:This temple was originally built in 1738 in order to worship
Kuanyin, the goddess of mercy. For more than two centuries, it survived earthquakes
and war. Now it is one of the most popular temples in Taipei, and it is always packed
with people from all around the island. Smoke fills the chambers as worshipers burn
incense for the goddess. The Qhing-dynasty style buildings are decorated with huge,
complex sculptures and colorful paintings. The Lungshan temple is visited for its
architectural merits and also as a house of worship. And It has been listed as national
second-level historical site.
Transportation: Bus No. 205、229、231、234、242、264、310、601、62、624、628、701、702、703、705、9、29、527、673、0、25、38、49、65etc.
National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall:The hall officially opened in April
1980, the fifth anniversary of the death of Chiang Kai-shek, leader of Kuomintang.
The building's exterior in blue and white tones borrows heavily from traditional
Chinese architecture. The octagonal shape picks up the symbolism of the number 8,
a number traditionally associated in Asia with abundance and good fortune.
Transportation: Bus No. 15、18、20、22、 37、204、208、214、236、248、249、251、252、261、263、270、293、297、621、623、630、651etc
The Presidential Office Building:Before becoming the Presidential Office
Building of the Republic of China, the building was formerly the Office of the Governor-General
of Taiwan during the Japanese colonial period, and has thus played a significant
role as the center of political Power for nearly a century. In 1946, extensive repair
work was carried out to restore the great damage caused by Allied bombing during
World War II. Since the timing of the restoration's completion coincided with the
60th birthday of President Chiang Kai-Shek, it was renamed Chieh Shoo Hall. Although
the building has been the Presidential Office Building for over five decades, it
was not until 2006 that the name Chieh Shou Hall was dropped. The structure is now
officially referred to in English simply as the Presidential Office Building. In
July 1998, The Ministry of the Interior made the Presidential Office Building and
its neighboring open space a national historic site, occupying the city block between
Guiyang Street, Baoqing Road, Chongqing South Road, and Bo'ai Road in downtown Taipei.
The Presidential Office Building was built in a late-Renaissance style. The facade
features many classical elements, including colonnades, gables, arched windows,
brackets, Roman columns, and compound columns. The capitals of the columns are of
a clean-cut Doric style, while most of the walls and pillars are highly ornate,
creating a splendid exterior.
Transportation: By MRT
Yangmingshan National Park:One of the eight national parks in Taiwan, the
Yangmingshan National Park is located between Taipei City and New Taipei City, Taiwan.
The districts that house parts of the park grounds include Taipei's Beitou and Shilin
Districts; and New Taipei's Wanli, Jinshan, and Sanzhi Districts. During the Japanese
occupation era of Taiwan, it was known as Datun National Park. The National Park
is famous for its cherry blossoms, hot springs, sulfur deposits, fumaroles, venomous
snakes and hiking trails, including Taiwan's tallest and one over the extinct volcano
Seven Star Mountain
Transportation: Bus No. 109、219、260、260、535、9、5 etc.
Yehliu Geopark: There is a cape on the north coast of Taiwan in the town
of Wanli between Taipei and Keelung. It stretches approximately 1,700 meters into
the ocean and was formed as geological forces pushed Datun Mountain out of the sea.
A distinctive feature of the cape is the hoodoo stones that dot its surface. These
shapes can be viewed at the Yeliu Geopark operated by the North Coast and Guanyinshan
National Scenic Area Administration. A number of rock formations have been given
imaginative names based on their shapes. The most well-known is the "The Queen's
Head” an iconic image in Taiwan and an unofficial emblem for the town of Wanli.
Other formations include "The Fairy Shoe", "The Bee Hive" etc.
Transportation: By MRT
Taipei 101 Tower:With a massive spire inspired by Taiwan's native bamboo
plant, the Taipei 101 Tower is among the world's tallest buildings. This 508-m structure
has 101 floors above ground and five floors underground. The observation decks located
on floors 89 and 91 include the highest restaurant in Taiwan. And the lower five
floors are occupied by a capacious shopping mall incorporating many top brands,
such as LV, Dior, Celine, Gucci, Cartier etc. The tower has served as an icon of
modern Taiwan ever since it’s opening. Fireworks launched from Taipei 101 features
prominently in international New Year's Eve broadcasts and the structure appears
frequently in travel literature and international media.
Transportation: Bus No. 207、537、5、1、284、292、611、650 etc.
The Ximending Pedestrian Area:The Ximending Pedestrian Area is in the northeastern
part of Wanhua District in Taipei and it is also the first pedestrian area built
in Taipei. It is named after the administrative division Seimon-chō, which existed
during Japanese rule, referring to an area outside the west gate of the city. The
area of Seimon-chō included modern-day Chengdu Road, Xining South Road, Kunming
Street, and Kangding Road. With a host of clubs and shops surrounding the area,
Ximending is the centre of Taiwan's fashion, subculture, and Japanese culture.
Transportation: Bus No. 12、202、205、206、212、218、223、231、234、242、246、249、250、252、253、260、262、263、265、302、304307、310、49、527、601、604、624、628、651、652、660、662、667、701、702、703、705、9
etc.
The Xinyi District :Key buildings including Taipei 101, Taipei City Council,
Taipei International Convention Center, Taipei World Trade Center, and various shopping
malls and entertainment venues make Xinyi the most modern cosmopolitan district
of Taipei. Xinyi District is also considered the financial district of Taipei. The
National Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall is also located in the district. Until recently,
most of the district consisted of wetlands, which explains the abundance of space
for construction projects since it was one of the last areas in Taipei to be developed.
The district is arguably the premier shopping area in Taipei, if not all of Taiwan.
Xinyi District is anchored by a number of department stores and malls. In addition,
numerous restaurants are located in the area, especially American chain restaurants.
Transportation: By MRT
Relax yourself----Hot spring in BeiTou:Beitou is famous for its hot springs.
Today the hot springs have improved to include aroma therapy, massage, acupuncture,
hydrotherapy, and excellent cuisine which complement the entire spa experience.
The mineral waters stream from the numerous geothermal vents that occur naturally
in the region and are famous for their health benefits.
Transportation: Bus No. 508、612
Where to eat in Taiwan--- Shilin Night Market:Taiwan is heaven for midnight
sackers: There are several large night markets in every city that sell clothing,
consumer goods, food. Shilin Night Market is Taipei's largest and most famous night
market — its food court holds 539 stalls. One of Shilin's most tasty treats is aiyu
jelly, a local delicacy that can be found in few other countries. The jelly, made
from Taiwanese figs, is normally considered a summer drink, but is sold all year
round. To find it at the night market, look for booths with large silver tubs decorated
with pictures of limes, or for signs advertising frog’s eggs. "Frogs eggs" are large
tapioca balls served with aiyu jelly in a lemon drink.
Transportation: Bus No. 308、310、606、616、618、665、68、285、310、606、612、646、685、902 etc.
Huaxi Street Night Market:Snake Alley or formally known as Huaxi Street Night
Market is the oldest international tourist destination of Taiwan. The market is
located near Lungshan Temple as well as other night markets located on Guangzhou
Street, Wuzhou Street and Xichang Street. The entrance of the market is welcomed
with a Chinese traditional structural gate, with red traditional lanterns hanging
to create a distinctive national feature; the distinctive gates leads to a roofed
indoor market, which further intensifies the sense of local and traditional Taiwan
feel. It is noted to provide various local snacks, seafood restaurants that serve
traditional Taiwanese dishes and many delicacies including snake blood and meat,
turtle blood and meat and deer penis wine, which can't normally be found anywhere
else.
Transportation: Bus No. 1、231、233、234、245、263、265、310、628、701、702、703 etc.