What attractions are there in Taipei?

1. Taipei National Palace Museum

The building of the Taipei National Palace Museum in Shuangxi, outside Taipei, is not a historical monument, nor is it as majestic as the National Palace Museum in Beijing. However, when Chiang Kai-shek moved to Taiwan, it was The most precious cultural relics have been brought to Taiwan. The Chinese cultural relics collected in the museum are all priceless and rare treasures, such as the jade "jade cabbage", "meat-shaped stone", and "Quick Snow Shi Qing Tie" by the Jin Dynasty calligrapher Wang Xizhi. , Qingyuan version of "Along the River During Qingming Festival", Northern Song Dynasty Fan Kuan's "Traveling in Streams and Mountains", etc. According to statistics from the institute, as of February 2008, the institute had a collection of more than 650,000 pieces, making it the largest museum in Taiwan.

In addition to the collections on permanent display, the Palace Museum also launches themed special exhibitions from time to time, which are also the focus of visitor participation.

Tickets: General fare is NT$160, group fare of 10 people or more is NT$120.

Transportation: Take the MRT Tamsui Line, transfer to the Red 30 bus at Jiantan Station and get off at the Palace Museum Station.

2.101 Building

Every international metropolis has a modern architectural coordinate that can represent its image, such as the Empire State Building in New York, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and the Jin Mao Tower in Shanghai. Taipei 101, completed in 2003, is today's landmark in Taipei. It was also the tallest building in the world. However, it was surpassed by the unfinished Burj Khalifa in the United Arab Emirates in 2007. However, there are still three records that are still the world's tallest: the tallest. The building’s open-air observation deck, the fastest elevator speed, and the largest countdown clock on New Year’s Eve.

Taipei 101 is 508 meters tall, including 101 floors above ground and 5 floors underground. After purchasing tickets at the entrance counter on the 5th floor of the shopping mall, visitors can take the world's fastest elevator in 37 seconds to reach the indoor observation deck on the 89th floor with an altitude of 382 meters. In addition to having an all-round excellent view, there are also There is a drink bar, photography services, and souvenir sales; to go to the outdoor observation deck on the 91st floor, tourists must purchase additional tickets on the 89th floor and then go upstairs. If the weather conditions are bad, it will not be open.

The outer wall of Taipei 101 is also an activity notice board for Taipei people. It changes color at night due to different festivals or activities, such as the heart-shaped pattern of Valentine's Day, the Chinese New Year's blessing character, and Christmas A green Christmas tree for Christmas, or an E=MC2 celebrating the 100th anniversary of the publication of Einstein's theory of relativity... As long as you have enough funds, you can even use it to express your marriage proposal.

Transportation: Take the free shuttle bus from Exit 2 of the Municipal Government Station on the MRT Bannan Line

3. Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

The Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is not However, an important landmark in Taipei City is also a building closely related to Taiwan's modern political process. It was built during the authoritarian period of Taiwan's Kuomintang, and its architectural style is similar to a temple.

The archway facing Zhongshan South Road has the same building regulations as the archway built on the Divine Road in front of the tombs of ancient emperors. The original inscription on the plaque had the four characters "Dazhong Zhizheng". At the end of 2007, under the leadership of the Democratic Progressive Party, the four characters "Dazhong Zhizheng" were removed and replaced the next day with the newly cast "Freedom Square" in Wang Xizhi's style. replace. The square located between the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and the archway is a gathering place for Taipei citizens, and anti-government activities and other activities are held here.

4. Longshan Temple

Huang Shujun sang in "The Streets of the Future" how lively the pedestrians in Longshan Temple are. The most complete Chinese culture in Taipei is superstition, whether it is seeking Whether it’s a career, seeking to have a child, seeking to win the lottery, or even finding a wife, you have to go to the temple to seek blessings from the gods. And whether the incense is prosperous or not, it means whether the temple is effective or not. Lungshan Temple, which has been popular in Taipei for 270 years, not only has historical value for its architecture and art, it can also be said to be the center of belief for old Taipei people.

Longshan Temple is located in the Wanhua area of ??Taipei, formerly known as Monqi. Its main deity is Guanyin Bodhisattva, who was invited from Longshan Temple in Jinjiang, Fujian Province in the third year of Emperor Qianlong’s reign in the Qing Dynasty. Although it is a Buddhist temple, it is actually a temple that combines Buddhism and Taoism. Therefore, it is not as quiet as a traditional Buddhist temple, but has more of a festive and lively atmosphere like a Taoist temple. The main hall of Longshan Temple worships Guanyin Bodhisattva, Manjusri, Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, Arhats, and Dharma protectors. The back hall is dedicated to Taoist gods. Among them, the legends of Emperor Wenchang and Old Man under the Moon are particularly efficacious. During the exam season, there are so many believers who come here to light the lantern. Get your number plate and wait. On the eve of Chinese Valentine's Day, many unmarried men and women come to seek marriage.

Transportation: Get off at Longshan Temple Station on the MRT Bannan Line

5. Yangmingshan

Yangmingshan is located in Taipei, a 40-minute drive away North of the basin. Before 1945, it was called "Grass Mountain". After World War II, Chiang Kai-shek changed the name to "Yangming Mountain" in memory of his favorite Ming Confucian Wang Yangming.

The hinterland of Yangmingshan is very vast. Famous scenic spots include Xiaoyoukeng and Sulfur Valley Fumarole, which are landscapes at the end of volcanic activity. Spring is the flower season in Yangmingshan. In early spring, there are cherry blossoms and azaleas all over the mountain. At the end of spring and summer, there is the calla lily season in Zhuzi Lake. It can be said to be the back garden of Taipei people.

Taipei people often drive to Yangmingshan to enjoy the night view, sip tea and enjoy delicious food in search of a place to wash away their tiredness after a busy day. After spending three or four hours in the mountains, regaining your dwindling vitality and vitality, you can start a new day. Going down the road from the mountain behind the Cultural University, the couple cuddled up against each other, blown by the mountain breeze, and peacefully overlooked the entire Taipei street scene.

The sword-shaped Taipei 101, the majestic Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Building, the bustling East District of Taipei, the highways as bright as fire dragons, and the Tamsui River led to the sea by street lights, the lights are dazzling and eye-catching.

Transportation: To get to Yangmingshan National Park, you can take the MRT Tamsui Line to Jiantan Station, then take bus Red 5 to Yangmingshan Terminal, and then transfer to the 108 Leisure Bus; Taking Taipei City Park Road to Jinshan, you can reach various scenic spots on Yangjin Highway and Baraka Highway, including Zhuzi Lake, Erziping Recreation Area, Caigongkeng Mountain, Datun Natural Park, Xiaoyoukeng, Ma Groove and other places.

6. Maokong Tea Garden

Maokong Tea Garden, located at the southern end of Taipei City, was once the largest tea-producing area in Taipei and was most famous for Tieguanyin. Later, the government assisted the transformation after production decreased. It has become a tourist tea garden, which is the scene where teahouses and wild shops are now seen in the mountains. Maokong means "wrinkled pit" in Taiwanese. It originated from the pothole topography of the stream upstream. There is also a legend that there is a lynx cave on the mountain, so it is called "Maokeng".

The Maokong cable car system was officially put into operation last summer, making the journey up the mountain to drink tea and enjoy the night view more interesting. You can take the Muzha Line to the terminal Zoo Station, visit Asia's largest Muzha Zoo first, and then take the cable car up the mountain. The cat cable car is an eight-seater suspended carriage. It is very exciting as the height rises along the way. It feels like Mount Tai traveling through the jungle. At the highest point, you can overlook the green scenery of the tea plantation. Not only is the cat cable car cool and pleasant at night, but you can also hear the noises of frogs and owls and enjoy the colorful night view of Taipei.

Transportation: Exit the Zoo Station on the Muzha Line and turn left to the cable car station and transfer to the cable car.

7. Beitou Hot Spring

The word Beitou (Pataauw) means "witch" in the Ketagalan language of Taiwan's aboriginal people, because of the heat of the hot springs that floats away all year round. The Ketagalan people believe that this phenomenon is caused by the practices of witches. But although the legend is romantic, its popularity and misty and ambiguous imagination are more due to its reputation as a hot spring town that was popular from the Japanese occupation period to the post-war period.

During the Japanese colonial rule, Beitou became a gathering place for villas for Japanese political and business celebrities in Taiwan. When Sun Yat-sen visited Taiwan, he also stayed at the Hoshinoyu Hotel in Beitou. Since the early 20th century, Beitou, Yangmingshan (Taipei), Guanziling (Tainan), and Sichongxi (Pingtung) have been known as Taiwan's "four major hot springs". Beitou Hot Spring was the earliest developed and has the most convenient transportation. It only takes 15 to 20 minutes to get there by MRT from downtown Taipei.

In addition to hot springs with excellent spring quality, Beitou Hot Spring is lined with various comfortable recreational facilities. From public open-air baths with tickets worth tens of yuan to luxury hotels with a one-night stay that costs tens of thousands of yuan, we can provide services that meet the needs of different tourists. Among the ancient hot springs left over from the Japanese occupation era, the ones still open to the public are Takino Hot Spring, Xing Nai Hot Spring (Yitun) and Yinsong Pavilion. These three quaint old bathhouses are known as the "Three Treasures of Beitou Hot Spring Architecture". Here you can enjoy an authentic Japanese hot spring bath. There are also Beitou Park, Hot Spring Museum, Cultural Relics Museum, Puji Temple and other buildings within the hot spring area. They are also cultural attractions that cannot be missed when visiting this place.

Long Nai Tang address: No. 244 Guangming Road, Beitou District, Tel: (02)2891-2236, Xing Nai Tang address: No. 140 Wenquan Road, Beitou District, Tel: (02)2891-2121, Yinsongge Address: No. 21 Youya Road, Beitou District, Tel: (02)2895-1531

Transportation: Take the MRT Tamsui Line and get off at Xinbeitou Station.