Historic and Natural tour: Taipei, National Palace Museum and Yangmingshan

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Stop At: Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, 21 Chung-Shan S Rd, Taipei 1004 Taiwan

Standing as the symbol of Kuomintang and Taiwan’s first President Chiang Kai Shek, the massive commemorative monument mirrors the “Clear blue sky, white sun, and a wholly red earth”(青天、白日、滿地紅), which is described in the national anthem, in its architecture. Not only can you enjoy the changing of guards on the hour in the main hall but also visit the National Theater and Concert Hall located nearby.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Lin An Tai Historical House & Museum, No.5, Binjiang Street, Taipei 10491 Taiwan

The house is a traditional Chinese courtyard house with elegant decorations, and famous for its delicate carvings. It is one of the few traditional houses preserved in northern Taiwan. The Lin family came to Taiwan in the 18th century and engaged in trade in northern Taiwan. With the money they made, they built a house and named it. Today, the house is over 160 years old. It is the best-preserved and maintained ancient house in Taipei City.

Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: National Palace Museum, No.221, Sec.2, Zhishan Rd, Shilin Dist, Taipei 11143 Taiwan

A museum with an impressive collection of appealing treasures and valuable antiques. If you’re traveling with kids and wish to obtain an overall understanding of the 8000 years of Chinese history, a custom audio guide service for adults or kids age 10 to 14 is available. All exhibit pieces are changed every season. It takes a visitor 12 years to see the entire collection, meaning a total of 650,000 items is collected under one roof.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Xiaoyoukeng Recreation Area, No.69, Zhuzihu Road, Beitou District, Taipei 112 Taiwan

Emitting steam and gases all year round, “Small Oil Pit,” as it is fondly referred to by the locals, amazes all visitors who come to witness proof of former volcanic activity.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Yangmingshan National Park, Jhuzihhu Rd, Beitou District, Taipei 112 Taiwan

At 1,000m above sea level, Yangmingshan is famous for its sulfurous rocks, natural hot springs, volcanic fumaroles, and extensive network of hiking trails. Whether it’s relaxing in the hot springs or hiking through seasonal plants and flowers, Yangmingshan is a great spot to soak in Taiwan’s most beautiful natural scenary.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Beitou Hot Spring Museum, No.2 Zhongshan Road, Beitou District, Taipei Taiwan

Once the biggest public baths in East Asia, the historical public bathhouse was built in 1913 during the Japanese Colonial era. Today, this building is transformed into a popular cultural museum where guests can still view the combination of Victorian and Japanese style architecture, and get a glimpse of the rich Japanese onsen culture that has existed for over a century.

Duration: 30 minutes