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Not-to-be-missed sights in Taiwan 2009-Apr-23 09:05:04 |
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Taipei National Palace Museum This has a permanent collection of more than 650,000 ancient Chinese artifacts, including bronzes, paintings, jades, calligraphy, pottery and Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) manuscripts. Many of them are from the collection of Qing Emperors. The museum underwent a decade-long renovation and officially re-opened in December 2006. There are several must-see treasures here, including the Jadeite Cabbage, the Meat-shaped Stone and the Palace version of the Qingming Scroll. 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. 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 changing of the guard on the hour between 10 am and 4 pm is a highlight for tourists. |
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