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National Palace Museum

The National Palace Museum houses the world's largest collection of priceless Chinese art treasures, one which spans China's nearly 5,000-year history. Most of the museum’s over 600,000 art objects were part of the Chinese imperial collection, which began over 1,000 years ago in the early Song dynasty.

National Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall

The National Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall is located in the heart of Taipei City. The area is 250,000 square meters and it is the attraction most visited by foreign tourists. Outside the gate of Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, there are poles carrying the sign of true rightness. The architecture of Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall is inspired by Tiantan in Beijing. The four sides of the structure are similar to those of the pyramids in Egypt. The material is white marble. The roofs are decorated with deep-blue glass as part of the reflection of blue sky and bright sun. It adds a touch of grandeur. The garden is planted with red flowers. As a whole, the colors of blue, white and red express the National Flag and the spirit of freedom, equality and brotherhood.

Presidential Office Building

The main body of the Presidential Office Building is a five-floor structure, and the central tower is eleven-floor high. The area is 6,930 square meters. The outer portion is covered with steel concrete. Gravel is used as decoration horizontally. A sense of grandeur and vigorousness is presented via the red-white composition. The Presidential Building was announced by the President as "national historical site" in 1998 and was open for public tour since then. The general public will be able to see in person the location where the president works. The distance between the President and his people will be shortened.

Taipei Martyrs' Shrine

The Martyrs' Shrine, built in 1969 near the Grand Hotel and overlooking the Keelung River, honors the 330,000 soldiers who died in revolutionary wars, the Sino-Japanese War, and the Chinese Civil War. Its grand architecture, inspired by Beijing’s Taihe Dian, symbolizes bravery and patriotism.

Surrounded by over 33,000 square meters of grassland and protected by nearby mountains, the shrine exudes a solemn and peaceful atmosphere. The names of fallen heroes are inscribed on the walls of the main hall.

Every spring and autumn, Taiwan’s president leads memorial ceremonies. Foreign dignitaries and overseas Chinese also visit regularly. A highlight for tourists is the ceremonial changing of the guards, performed by motionless, well-trained military police.

Jiufen

Jiufen, located in Ruifang District of New Taipei City, was originally known for camphor production. In 1890, gold was discovered, turning the quiet village into a booming mining town. During the Japanese era, Jiufen reached its peak and earned the nickname “Little Shanghai.” After WWII, the gold industry declined and Jiufen faded. It regained attention after the film A City of Sadness won at the Venice Film Festival. Today, Jiufen is popular for its nostalgic old streets, unique teahouses, and stunning mountain and sea views.

Yehliu Geopark

Yehliu is a cape of about 1,700 meters long formed by Datun Mountain reaching the sea. When overlooked from above, the place is like a giant turtle submerging into the sea. Thus, it is also called "Yehliu Turtle." Because the rock layer of seashore contains sandstone of limestone texture and it is subject to sea erosion, weathering and earth movements, there is particular scenery consisting of sea trenches/holes, candle shaped rocks, and pot shaped rocks. The place is divided into three sections. The first section has rocks like Queen's Head, Fairy's Shoe and Candle. The second section has rocks like Bean Curd, Dragon Head. The third section has sea-eroded caves, seal shaped rock, etc. The place is suitable for geological study and field research. In addition, there is a statue of Lin Tien Jane in commemoration of the person's bravery of scarifying own live for saving others. The monument describes in details the touching story.

Pingxi

Pingxi and Shifen are just two of several towns alongside highway 106, a narrow back road that runs between southern Taipei and southern Keelung. Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival is one of the three most popular and well-known celebration event during the Lantern Festival. Since 1999, the local Government has devoted substantial resources to promote this festival, in a bid to promote it to become an international and multi-ethnic culture exchange activity. Through this festival, presenting the Sky Lantern tradition and the natural beauty of Pingxi to the public and prayers to the heavenly God and wishing for prosperity and peace for the nation and its citizens.