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Taipei Palace Museum
4.8
/5
9037 reviews
7.5
From AED 17.60
Based on 8,944 reviews
A great place to visit for anyone who loves art and history. The museum houses thousands of fascinating artifacts, each accompanied by detailed explanations that make the experience even more enriching. It’s also very solo-traveller friendly—you can use the audio guide headset for clear, informative commentary without needing to join a tour group. A must-visit for culture enthusiasts!
Taipei National Palace Museum /Taipei
6.8 km from downtown Taipei
Highlights: Taipei Palace Museum houses an exceptionally rich collection of artifacts and treasures that span nearly 5,000 years of China's glorious history, with over 650,000 pieces in its collection. Known as the "Treasure House of Chinese Culture," it offers visitors the chance to see its three most prized possessions: the Meat-shaped Stone, Jadeite Cabbage, and Mao-kung Ting. The lifelike forms and exquisite craftsmanship of these masterpieces are truly awe-inspiring.In addition to viewing rare treasures up close, you can also visit the park's Zhishan Garden, Zhide Garden, and the Zhang Daqian Memorial Hall.Get up close to appreciate the art-inspired-by-life Meat-shaped Stone. The Dongpo Meat-shaped Stone is one of China's Four Great Odd Stones and one of the three treasures of the Taipei Palace Museum.The "Jadeite Cabbage" craftsmen skillfully utilized the natural hues of the jadeite, using the deep green tones to depict the layered cabbage leaves. Although the white portions contained cracks and impurities, the artisans ingeniously transformed them into the fresh, moisture-rich stems of the cabbage through clever arrangement.Explore classic calligraphy and painting works to uncover the mysteries of Chinese calligraphy.
Taiwan Museum
4.8
/5
204 reviews
5.5
From AED 15.25
A museum in a very beautiful location and a building with a story.
Carefully tells the story of the small island's vicissitudes of life, flowers, birds, fish and insects.
Whether it is children or adults, coming here is a good experience.
Outside is the 228 Memorial Park, which is rich in greenery and full of fun.
Ximending Commercial Area /Taipei
2.9 km from downtown Taipei
Highlights: Founded in 1908, the Taiwan Museum is a historic museum in Taiwan. Located in Taipei City's Zhongzheng District, the Taiwan Museum boasts a unique blend of classical and modern architecture, making it one of the few cultural assets in Taiwan to retain its original Japanese colonial style. The museum has long been dedicated to the collection and exhibition of natural history, anthropology, and Taiwanese history, serving as a valuable window into Taiwanese culture.The Taiwan Museum boasts a rich collection of natural specimens, including mammals, birds, insects, minerals, and plants. Through carefully curated permanent exhibitions, the museum allows visitors to explore Taiwan's diverse geology and ecological environments. It serves as a key hub for school nature studies and parent-child education.The museum also actively preserves and showcases Taiwan's historical development, with exhibits covering indigenous culture, the history of Han Chinese immigration, colonial artifacts, and the transformations of modern society. These exhibitions help visitors gain a deeper understanding of the historical context and cultural integration of Taiwan's diverse ethnic groups.In addition to the main museum, the Taiwan Museum also features branches such as the Ministry of Railways, the Paleontological Museum, and the Nanmen Museum, covering railway culture, paleontological fossils, and the history of Qing Dynasty city gates. Each branch has its own unique characteristics, yet they connect with each other, allowing visitors to gain a comprehensive understanding of Taiwan from different perspectives.The museum regularly hosts guided tours, lectures, parent-child workshops, and cultural seminars to promote public education and cultural participation. Whether visiting as a school group, a family holiday, or for personal exploration, visitors are guaranteed to gain a wealth of knowledge and inspiration.The Taiwan Museum is more than just an exhibition space; it's a part of Taipei's urban memory. It bears witness to over a century of Taiwan's cultural evolution and symbolizes the importance of preserving and inheriting local history. A stroll through its doors is more than just a museum visit; it's a cultural journey across time and space.
Miniatures Museum of Taiwan
4.7
/5
576 reviews
5.3
From AED 25.81
Based on 344 reviews
This is definitely a place worth visiting. The displays come from all over the world, and each piece is unique and detailed. Be prepared to spend 2.5 hrs here if you can appreciate such art pieces. There is a small store for you to buy some miniature ones to do your own art piece too.
Songjiang Nanjing District /Taipei
1.2 km from downtown Taipei
Highlights: Asia's first museum dedicated to miniature art, featuring over 200 exquisite works by master miniature artists from around the world. Discover the origins and evolution of miniature art, travel through a time tunnel to iconic global landmarks, and experience unique exotic charm. During their trip to Amsterdam, museum director Lin Wenren and his wife were captivated by the exquisite miniature artworks. From then on, they began collecting various miniature artworks, which eventually led to the establishment of the current museum. Stepping into the Miniatures Museum of Taiwan is like entering a time tunnel. The exhibits, including Tudor-style buildings and Victorian mansions, appear delicate, beautiful, and incredibly lifelike, making them truly worth admiring. The exhibition space at the Miniatures Museum of Taiwan - strolling through the museum is like entering a time tunnel filled with exotic charm. Originating from the miniature art of 16th-century German court nobility, this craft has spread throughout Europe and North America. These delicate artworks range from architectural structures to desk keys, all meticulously crafted according to strict scaling ratios, with 1:12 being the world's mainstream standard for miniature reproductions. The Miniatures Museum of Taiwan showcases miniature artworks collected from around the world, boasting one of the largest collections globally. It features over 200 meticulously arranged exhibits, including dollhouses displaying complete architectural interiors and exteriors, exquisite roomboxes depicting various detailed scenes, and creatively themed miniature works.
Beitou Hot Spring Museum
4.7
/5
329 reviews
4.1
Free
Based on 470 reviews
Amazing destination to visit for a half day your at Beitou. Friendlt museum staffs and well organised guided pathway to walk around in the museum so you won't miss out any section. There are some interactive activities for us to experience the old days hot spring and can take lots of pictures too. Highly recommended.
Beitou Hot Spring Area /Taipei
11.2 km from downtown Taipei
Highlights: Beitou Hot Spring Museum is a hot spring public bath built in 1913. It adopts a Japanese-style wooden structure, backed by a green mountain, with winding paths leading to seclusion and sparse flowers and trees. In 1997, it was designated as a cultural relic and rebuilt into Beitou Hot Spring Museum. Entering the museum, go down the wooden ladder to the first floor, and you will reach the hot spring bath in the middle. Roman arches encircle the baths, and the sun shines through the stained glass, projecting the exotic. Only male bathing is allowed here, and there are brushes, water scoops and buckets from the early Beitou hot springs on display next to it. This was once the largest hot spring bath in East Asia. Today, it still has a certain style and grandeur, almost like a swimming pool. size.
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