Presidential Office Building Taipei
Buildings

Take a Grand Tour of the Presidential Palace

The Presidential Palace is partially open to the public on weekend mornings. It is fully open (and the Taipei Guest House) on certain dates each year – see Opening Hours section below. You will need […]

Taipei Guest House
Buildings

Taipei Guest House – Beautifully Baroque

Note that the Taipei Guest House is only open a few days each year (see Opening Hours below for dates) The Taipei Guest House is a Western style building constructed at the turn of last […]

Chiang Kai-Shek Shilin Residence
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Take a Stroll at Chiang Kai-Shek Shilin Residence

The Chiang Kai-Shek Shilin Residence was the home to former military leader of Taiwan until his death in 1975. Located in the Shilin district of Taipei, the residence is surrounded by many acres of pristine […]

Miniatures Museum of Taiwan
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Be Gulliver at the Miniatures Museum of Taiwan

The Miniatures Museum of Taiwan is dedicated to all things miniature. With over 200 miniaturised exhibits, it’s a mightily impressive and varied collection. The museum is located in the basement of a modern office building, […]

National Taiwan University
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Navigate the Campus at National Taiwan University

The National Taiwan University (NTU) is the largest and most prestigious University in Taiwan. It has a huge campus that’s open to the public to walk around. It was originally established by the Japanese while […]

MOCA Taiwan
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Be Inspired at the Museum of Contemporary Arts

Otherwise known as MOCA, the Museum of Contemporary Art shows temporary art exhibitions, with a heavy emphasis on modern audio/visual art. Situated close to the Q Square shopping mall, the building is a former school […]

National Taiwan Museum
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See the Dinosaurs at the National Taiwan Museum

Established in 1908, the National Taiwan Museum is the oldest museum in Taiwan. The museum’s main focus is in four areas of science: Anthropology Earth sciences Zoology Botany The museum consists of three buildings, two […]

Red House Ximending
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Fine Crafts and Gifts at The Red House

Located right next to the Ximending Shopping district, The Red House is a striking building that contains numerous gift shops, a tea shop and music venue. Constructed in 1908 by the Japanese, it’s name comes […]

Longshan Temple
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Visit the Magnificent Longshan Temple

One of the oldest temples in Taiwan, Longshan Temple was built during the Qing Dynasty in 1738. Parts of it have been rebuild many times, due to earthquakes and a bombing by the US air […]