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The oldest of its kind in Taiwan, the National Taiwan Museum can be traced back to a showroom for the Bureau of Productive Industries (Shokusankyoku) erected by the colonial-era Taiwan Viceroy’s Office in 1899. The showroom’s displayed items were relocated to the Lottery Bureau behind the present-day Presidential Office, and gave rise to the 1908 opening of Taiwan Viceroy’s Office…

For 26 years, this two-story mansion and its gardens were part of the official residence of Chiang Kai-shek and his wife Soong Mei-ling. There are over 100 species of 1000 roses in the garden. Beside the rose garden, there are western, Chinese, ecological, and herb gardens, giving such a variety to enjoy! With the different seasons, flower exhibitions are offered,…

Activity story Crowned as one of the Eight Wonders of Taiwan, Sun Moon Lake was also chosen by President Chiang to receive international guests. Until today, it has always been one of Taiwan’s must-loved destinations by both tourists and locals. Visitors can also experience a variety of ecology and culture in Sun Moon Lake all year round- firefly season in…

Located quite near the Hongshulin MRT station (the station just before the Tamsui Terminus) is the Hongshulin mangrove swamp, the largest area of homogenous mangrove swamp of a type called shuibitzai ; kandelia candel in Chinese. This type of mangrove, which is usually found in estuaries, has adapted to the salty waters that wash in with the tides.  This fascinating…

We think tourists visiting to Taipei don’t have to go to popular attractions everytime.In fact, Daan Forest Park is also a good choice. Moreover,it is easily accessible by bus and MRT. Dann Forest Park is an ecological park with a forest-like environment. Park roads are lined with trees such as camphor, cajuput, ficus and maples. Bushes and flower beds are…