Finally back to Taipei after going in a loop around Taiwan. This is National Palace Museum (國立故宮博物院). It is like the National Treasure of Taiwan, with lots of historical items which were ferried from China, for safekeeping during the war, but never returned to them. The most prized possession in this museum is without doubt the Jade Cabbage. I had to wrestle with a bunch of Korean tourists just to get a glimpse of it. If i have the opportunity , will definitely go back to this museum again for a more thorough tour.
Tallest building in the world ( at least for now), Taipei 101. Visited the 101 mall on the first few levels, but they are mostly selling high-end products, sort of like Suria KLCC.
After lunch, i headed to Martyr's Shrine, a place to commemorate the soldiers who fought for the country. They normally have the changing of guards here, but i was unlucky for it was raining and it was cancelled due to bad weather.
I got to pose for a photo with them though, there was a display warning people against touching them. Such a shame, i was dying to tickle him
國立中正紀念堂 ( Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall) is a very grand square, with a buidling housing the statue of CKS.
It is without doubt, the landmark of Taipei. Before 101 was erected, this building appeared the most on postcards and was seen as a symbol of Taiwan tourism. It was a long walk from the Freedom Square to the main building.
Finally, this is the statue in the shrine, flanked by two Republic of China ( Taiwan) flags.
After returning to the hotel for the night, we left immediately to explore Ximending (西門町), the Orchard Road of Taiwan but with more clothes and lights. There were so many nice things for sale when i was there. It was autumn going winter, so there were lots of cute winter clothings for sale. One would be so tempted to buy a shirt or two or even some accessories here.
After navigating through several confusing roads in Ximending, i finally found the shop i was looking for, Xiaozhu's Stage shop!
Finally back to Taipei after going in a loop around Taiwan. This is National Palace Museum (國立故宮博物院). It is like the National Treasure of Taiwan, with lots of historical items which were ferried from China, for safekeeping during the war, but never returned to them. The most prized possession in this museum is without doubt the Jade Cabbage. I had to wrestle with a bunch of Korean tourists just to get a glimpse of it. If i have the opportunity , will definitely go back to this museum again for a more thorough tour.
Tallest building in the world ( at least for now), Taipei 101. Visited the 101 mall on the first few levels, but they are mostly selling high-end products, sort of like Suria KLCC.
After lunch, i headed to Martyr's Shrine, a place to commemorate the soldiers who fought for the country. They normally have the changing of guards here, but i was unlucky for it was raining and it was cancelled due to bad weather.
I got to pose for a photo with them though, there was a display warning people against touching them. Such a shame, i was dying to tickle him
國立中正紀念堂 ( Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall) is a very grand square, with a buidling housing the statue of CKS.
It is without doubt, the landmark of Taipei. Before 101 was erected, this building appeared the most on postcards and was seen as a symbol of Taiwan tourism. It was a long walk from the Freedom Square to the main building.
Finally, this is the statue in the shrine, flanked by two Republic of China ( Taiwan) flags.
After returning to the hotel for the night, we left immediately to explore Ximending (西門町), the Orchard Road of Taiwan but with more clothes and lights. There were so many nice things for sale when i was there. It was autumn going winter, so there were lots of cute winter clothings for sale. One would be so tempted to buy a shirt or two or even some accessories here.
After navigating through several confusing roads in Ximending, i finally found the shop i was looking for, Xiaozhu's Stage shop!
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