National Taiwan Museum Tour (Taipei, Taiwan)
The National Taiwan Museum / 國立台灣博物館, established in 1908, is the oldest museum in Taiwan. It was founded by the colonial government during Taiwan's period of Japanese rule. The museum is located in Zhongzheng District, Taipei.
Established in 1908, the museum is the oldest in Taiwan. The colonial government of Japan set up the Taiwan Governor Museum (臺灣總督府民政部殖產局附屬博物館), which officially opened on October 24, 1908, to commemorate the inauguration of the North-South Railway. The museum had a collection of over 10,000 items in its initial stages. In 1915, the new building of the museum in Taihoku New Park was inaugurated and became one of the major public buildings during Japanese rule.
Under the Nationalist-rule, the Department of Education of the Taiwan Provincial Government took over the administration of the museum in 1949 and renamed it Taiwan Provincial Museum until 1999. The museum underwent two major renovations in 1961 and 1994 respectively. Since 1999, the museum has been administered by the Central Government and renamed National Taiwan Museum. Throughout the years of war and political transition and after twice being renamed, it stands as the only museum established during the colonial years, which is still in operation on its original site.
For more than a century, the museum has been standing in front of the Taipei Main Station, on the north-south and east-west pivotal crossroads of old Taipei. Its elegant architecture, abundant collections and unique geographical position have made the museum an important landmark. In 1998, the Ministry of the Interior declared the museum a National Heritage. The museum has witnessed Taiwan's history and recorded its natural and humanitarian developments. Through this window, one may catch a glimpse of Taiwan's evolution with regard to the fields of earth sciences, humanitarian developments, zoology, and botany.
The museum maintains its original scale, with five departments — anthropology, earth sciences, zoology, botany and education. The collection features specimens of Taiwan's indigenous animals and plants as well as cultural artifacts. Through its regular exhibitions and special exhibitions, publications and various educational programs, the museum is serving the public as an educational establishment.
NATIONAL TAIWAN MUSEUM IN TAIPEI
Location : 台北市中正區向陽路2號100
( No. 2, Xiangyang Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, 100 )
MRT NTU HOSPITAL exit.4
Ticket : $ 30NTD
開館時間: 週二至週日: 上午9:30到下午5:00、 國定假日及連續假期則照常開館。 休館時間: 除夕及春節初一休館、 週一休館。 Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 9:30 am to 5:00 pm, national holidays and consecutive holidays are open as usual. Closing time: Closed on the New Year's Eve and the beginning of the Spring Festival and closed on Monday.
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Jumat09.30–17.00
Sabtu09.30–17.00
Minggu09.30–17.00
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Selasa09.30–17.00
Rabu09.30–17.00
Kamis09.30–17.00
National Taiwan Museum | Tourist Destinations
Museum Nasional Taiwan
adalah museum tertua di Taiwan, didirikan oleh pemerintah kolonial selama periode pemerintahan Jepang di Taiwan.
Museum ini terletak di Distrik Zhongzheng, Taipei.
Mapan
24 Oktober 1908 (bangunan asli)
1915 (bangunan saat ini)
Lokasi Zhongzheng, Taipei, Taiwan
Ketik Museum sejarah nasional Kurator Chen Chiming, Websitentm.gov.tw (dalam bahasa Inggris)
How to go to National Taiwan Museum from NTU Hospital Station
National Taiwan Museum, April 13, 2019
National Taiwan Museum Tel : +886-2-2382-2566 No.2, Xiangyang Rd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City 10046,
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Taipei Timelapse (台北) HD
Taipei is one of the busiest and well-developed cities in the region.
Adding to the unique culinary scene are iconic infrastructure, heritage centers and cultural attractions that make the city a tourism spot.
If you’re planning to visit the capital of Taiwan, here are the places that you should not miss.
1) National Palace Museum
The National Palace Museum is, perhaps, the top tourist destination of Taipei.
It houses many Chinese historical artifacts, most of which were brought here from Beijing by the Nationalist Government during the Sino-Japanese wars.
Because the nationalists lost the Chinese civil war, the artifacts never found their way back to Beijing.
Going to this museum is a good way for first time tourists to understand Taiwanese culture and history.
2) Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall Park
Built in the memory of former Taiwan president Chiang Kai-shek, this memorial is a famous landmark and monument in Taipei.
The buildings have elements of traditional Chinese architecture and hence, offer a good background for picture-taking.
The memorial is also famous as a recreational park for Taiwanese and tourists alike.
People go here to exercise and do Taichi in the morning and the afternoon.
For theater and music fans, the National Theater and National Concert Halls are also found in the park.
The memorial hall is found in Taipei’s Zhongzheng district.
3) Taipei 101
Considered as the world’s tallest building from 2004 to 2010, Taipei 101 is definitely a must-see site in Taiwan.
It is composed of 101 floors above ground and 5 floors underground.
The building looks like a bamboo stalk, a symbol of traditional Chinese values.
4) Shilin Night Market
Perhaps the most famous shopping area in the city, Shilin Night Market is a one-stop shop for tourists - from souvenir items,
to clothes and shoes, to Taiwanese food.
Milk tea shops and massage parlors are spread in the area so tourists who are tired of shopping have a place to stay.
The prices in most shops are not fixed so haggling is a skill that will be useful here.
5) Ximending
Ximending is a shopping district that attracts younger visitors.
According to my Chinese friends, this is where most students hang out during their free time.
It’s also a good area to shop for souvenirs and designer clothes.
Street shows and presentations are also held here so don’t be surprised when shoppers crowd in certain areas.
When visiting Taiwan, make sure to also visit other places as they have stories of their own.
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Taipei- Part 1/3 (ZHONGZHENG)
This time, Brian explores the chaotic streets of modern Taipei, where despite the fast-paste 21st lifestyle, pieces of the traditional past can still be found.
Brian takes you through 5 of the city's major districts, both the trendy and less trendy as he discovers both the modern and traditional Taipei.
In Part 1, Brian explores the district of Zhongzheng, home to the city's most popular tourist attractions.
Filmed May and June, 2017
Content Featured In This Video
0:00 - Intro
5:03 - Presidential Palace
5:32 - Jieshou Park
5:57- 2/28 Peace Park
7:32 - National Taiwan Museum
9:20 - Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Square
11:05 - Changing of the Guard
13:02 - Chiang Kai Shek Museum
15:35 - Concert Hall Gardens
16:20 - Street Scenes and Local Food
17:24 - Longshan Temple
19:37- Ximen Night Market
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Caffe Florian Taipei
110, Taipei City, Xinyi District, Songshou Road, 9號, 9號新光三越信義新天地A9館, Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Xinyi Place A9
Oromo Cafe Taipei Station Store
No. 26, Nanyang Street, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, 100
Boan 84 Space
No. 84, Bao'an Street, Datong District, Taipei City, 103
Ada Ayong Cafe Huaxia Store
No. 111, Gongzhuan Road, Zhonghe District, New Taipei City, 235
好樣秘境
No. 136-1, Jingshan Road, Shilin District, Taipei City, 111
Moooon River Cafe & Books
114, Taipei City, Neihu District, Ruiguang Road, 218號
Peloso Coffee Roasters
No. 40, Lane 75, Section 2, Zhonghua Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, 100
Le Marc Cafe
No. 179號, Jiaxing Street, Xinyi District, Taipei City, 110
GaBee Cafe
No. 21, Lane 113, Section 3, Minsheng East Road, Songshan District, Taipei City, 105
Coffee Sweet
No. 3, Alley 20, Lane 33, Section 1, Zhongshan North Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei
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The National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall(Chinese: 中正紀念堂) is a national monument, landmark and tourist attraction erected in memory of Chiang Kai-shek, former President of the Republic of China. It is located in Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan.
The monument, surrounded by a park, stands at the east end of Liberty Square. The structure is framed on the north and south by the National Theater and National Concert Hall.
In February 2017 Taiwan's Ministry of Cultureannounced plans to transform the hall into a national center for “facing history, recognizing agony, and respecting human rights.” A corresponding de-emphasis of the Chiang personality cult is underway as proposals for transforming the hall are reviewed.
The Memorial Hall is white with four sides. The roof is blue and octagonal, a shape that picks up the symbolism of the number eight, a number traditionally associated in Asia with abundance and good fortune. Two sets of white stairs, each with 89 steps to represent Chiang's age at the time of his death, lead to the main entrance. The ground level of the memorial houses a library and museum documenting Chiang Kai-shek's life and career and exhibits related to Republic of China-era Chinese history, and Taiwan's history and development. The upper level contains the main hall, in which a large statue of Chiang Kai-shek is located, and where a guard mounting ceremony takes place in regular intervals.
After President Chiang Kai-shek died on 5 April 1975, the Executive branch of the government established a Funeral Committee to build a memorial. The design, by architect Yang Cho-cheng, was chosen in a competition. Yang's design incorporated many elements of traditional Chinese architecturerecalling the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing, China. (The Kuomintang (KMT) revered Dr. Sun as founder of the party and government Chiang had led.) Groundbreaking for the memorial took place on 31 October 1976, the 90th anniversary of Chiang's birth. The hall officially opened on 5 April 1980, the fifth anniversary of the leader's death.
Yang's design placed the main building at the east end of the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Park (中正紀念公園), covering over 240,000 square metres in Zhongzheng District. A main gate, the Gate of Great Centrality and Perfect Uprightness (大中至正) was placed at the west end on Chung Shan South Road, with a Gate of Great Loyalty (大忠門) standing at the north side on Hsin Yi (Xinyi) Road and a Gate of Great Piety (大孝門) standing at the south side on Ai Kuo (Aiguo) East Road. A Boulevard of Homage, bordered by manicured bushes, connected the main hall with the square.
Taipei- Part 2/3 (SHILIN & TAIPEI EYE)
This time, Brian explores the chaotic streets of modern Taipei, where despite the fast-paste 21st lifestyle, pieces of the traditional past can still be found.
Brian takes you through 5 of the city's major districts, both the trendy and less trendy as he discovers both the modern and traditional Taipei.
In Part 2, Brian heads to the trendy Shilin District, known for its fine museums and parks. Here, he visits the National Palace Museum and a city park which was once part of Chiang Kai Shek's private estate.
Later, he heads to the Taipei Eye, home to the world famous Beijing Opera.
Filmed May and June, 2017
Content Featured In This Video
0:00 - National Palace Museum
5:10- Zhide Garden Park
5:48 - Chiang Kai Shek Gardens
8:27 - Metro Travel
9:39 - Beijing Opera
THINGS TO DO IN TAIPEI, TAIWAN TRAVEL GUIDE - Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall 2019
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Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall
The National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall (Chinese: 國立中正紀念堂) is a famous national monument, landmark and tourist attraction erected in memory of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, former President of the Republic of China. It is located in Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan
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National Palace Museum, Ximending, & Duck Head (✈️Travel ????????Taiwan Series Day 9)
Day 9 of the ✈️ Travel ???????? Taiwan Series. Be part of the journey:
(Timestamps are below.)
0:30 Is the Travel Taiwan Series worth it?
3:13 Do you also lose umbrellas? lol.
3:33 Heading to the National Palace Museum 國立故宮博物院
3:53 Jumping on the wrong bus...
4:22 Welcome to the National Palace Museum!
5:35 The challenge I made to myself: if I'm truly proud of the videos I did during my Travel Taiwan Series, and I do a video a day, then I will reward myself by returning to National Palace Museum and getting the scroll I was originally fascinated by the first time I came to Taiwan and, of course, still fascinated by till this day. It's called the The Wuyong Scroll Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains, Huang Kuang-wang, Yuan Dynasty.
I found it puzzling that none of the staff were able to translate any of the Chinese text that were on the scroll. They told me that it's a very old Chinese and that not even they can fully understand it, nonetheless translate it. If anyone knows what it says, please let me know!
6:26 Yes, I went right back to Zhengji Zhujianfan to get their awesome pork knuckle bowl! lol
7:15 A view of Ximen
7:32 Great place to have some Taiwanese bread, snacks, and a pork wrap! Very unique. Name of the place is 東北大餅衡陽店
號. Address: No. 75-1, Hengyang Rd, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan 100
+886 2 2311 4650
7:50 Trying out the 3 types of Taiwanese breads (I say bread, but it's so unique!) at 東北大餅衡陽店號
10:23 Welcome to Ximending!
10:48 Trying a sample of Red Bean Q Pork Pie. My apologies, I really dislike this snack!
11:05 A taste of Nougat Biscuit
11:25 Are you a Youtuber? What to say??
12:18 An actual duck head!
14:34 Preview of Day 8 of the Travel Taiwan Series
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30 Things Not To Do When Visiting Taiwan Part 2 (2 of 3)
Taiwan is a beautiful island country to visit. There are many places to see, and lots to do. However, some things visitors should be aware of, just like any other place, some things must not be done.
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Night Markets
Shilin Night Market (oldest & biggest)
Jihe Road, Shilin District, New Taipei City, Taiwan
Raohe Street Night Market
Longshan Temple
Places to see:
Taipei 101
Taipei 101, Xinyi District, New Taipei City, Taiwan
Food
Shopping
Fastest elevator
On of the tallest building with observation floor
Elephant Mountain
National Taiwan Museum
No. 2, Xiangyang Rd, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan
Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
Grand Hotel
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Tamsui Old Street
Section 1, Zhongzheng Rd, Tamsui District, New Taipei City, Taiwan
Wulai Old St & Hot Springs
Wulai Street, Wulai District, New Taipei City, Taiwan
Beitou Hot Spring Museum
Shopping
Ximending
ATT 4 Fun
Taipei 101
Taipei Handicraft Promotion Center
No. 1, Xuzhou Rd, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan 100
Longshan Temple Underground Shopping Bazaar
No. 211, Guangzhou Street, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 10853
Wu Fen Pu
Yongji Street, Xinyi District, Taipei City, Taiwan 110
Guanghua Market (computer market)
No. 8, Section 3, Civic Blvd, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan 100
Food
All night-markets
Yongkang Street (this where i live)
Yongkang Street, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106
Smoothe House
Din Tai Fung
Beefy Noodles
Scallion bread street vendor
Sun-Merry (bakery)
Tamsui Old Street
Street food
Red bean cakes
National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei | Taiwan ????????
The National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is a famous national monument, landmark and tourist attraction erected in memory of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, former President of the Republic of China. It is located in Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Republic of China.
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????⛆⛰️????Visiting TAIPEI: Yangmingshan, Tamsui, Jiufen and more
A quick visit of some of Taipei's tourist attractions:
00:15 Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall 中正紀念堂
00:40 Xiaoyoukeng Sulfur Pits 小油坑
02:20 Mt. Qixing 七星山
04:00 Jiufen 九份
04:30 Jinguashi Gold Museum 金瓜石黃金博物館
06:30 Nanya Rocks 南雅奇岩
07:30 Tamsui 淡水
08:00 Fort San Domingo 紅毛城
09:15 Fisherman's Wharf 漁人碼頭
10:30 Taipei 101 台北101
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Gold Museum (黃金博物館)
Add: No. 8, Jinguang Rd., Jinguashi, Ruifang District, New Taipei City
(新北市瑞芳區金瓜石金光路8號)
Tel: (02) 2496-2800
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Fort San Domingo (紅毛城)
Add: No. 1, Ln. 28, Zhongzheng Rd., Tamsui District, New Taipei City
(新北市淡水區中正路28巷1號)
Tel: (02) 2623-1001
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Walk Taipei: Chongqing road, Zhongshan Hall Taipei Taiwan
In this video I'll take you walking from Chongqing South Road to the Presidential Office Building up to Zongshan Hall around Zhongzheng District in Taipei.
I'll be taking you on a walk on the streets of Taipei. I started from the Chongqing Soth road, walked towards the Presidential Office Building made a right turn right at the Baoqing road, then turn another right on the corner of Bo'ai Road. Then made a left at Hengyang Road until I reached Zongshan Hall (中山堂).
Top things to do in Taipei Taiwan
National Palace Museum
Chiang Kai Shek
Maokong Gondola Ride
Old Jiufen Road
Taipei Night Markets
Shilin Night Market
Taipei Sightseeing Bus
Taipei 101
Yeliu Geo Park
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Taipei, Taiwan - Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall & Park Full Tour HD (2017)
The National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall (Chinese: 中正紀念堂) is a national monument, landmark and tourist attraction erected in memory of Chiang Kai-shek, former President of the Republic of China. It is located in Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan.
The monument, surrounded by a park, stands at the east end of Liberty Square. The structure is framed on the north and south by the National Theater and National Concert Hall.
In February 2017 Taiwan's Ministry of Culture announced plans to transform the hall into a national center for “facing history, recognizing agony, and respecting human rights.” A corresponding de-emphasis of the Chiang personality cult is underway as proposals for transforming the hall are reviewed.
The square became Taipei's site of choice for mass gatherings as soon as it opened. The nature of many of those gatherings gave the site new public meanings. The hall and square became the hub of events in the 1980s and early 1990s that ushered Taiwan into its era of modern democracy. Of the many pro-democracy demonstrations that took place at the square, the most influential were the rallies of the Wild Lily student movement of 1990. The movement provided the impetus for the far-reaching political reforms of President Lee Teng-hui. These culminated in the first popular elections of national leaders in 1996.
The site's importance in the development of Taiwan's democracy led to the plaza's dedication as Liberty Square by President Chen Shui-bian in 2007.[2] Memorial Hall was also renamed in a dedication to democracy. The announcement of the new names were greeted with hostility by Kuomintang officials. The original dedication to Chiang was subsequently restored to the hall by President Ma Ying-jeou, while the name Liberty Square was affirmed by officials across political parties.
In 2017, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the February 28 Incident and the 30th anniversary of the lifting of martial law, Taiwan's Ministry of Culture announced plans to transform the hall into a national center for “facing history, recognizing agony, and respecting human rights.” Scholars and experts were invited to form an advisory group to help plan the hall's transformation.
The Chinese inscription now over the main gate declares the plaza Liberty Square. The calligraphic style recalls that of Wang Xizhi in the East Jin Dynasty (see Chinese calligraphy). The style is noted for its sense of vitality, movement and freedom. The characters in the inscription are placed in left-to-right sequence to follow modern practice in Taiwan. The right-to-left order of ancient Chinese tradition had been adopted at the site previously.
What To Do on Rainy Days in Taipei Taiwan 台北下雨天上哪去?
My friends from Seoul Korean happened to visit #Taiwan over the weekend that #Taipei had the biggest rainfall in 47 years. It was difficult to keep ourselves dry but we were determined to make the most out of these 3 days. Since most of the tourist attractions in Taipei are outdoor, we had to find alternatives. I googled indoor attractions in Taipei and decided that my friends wouldn't be interested in strolling at a museum. Watch the video and find out where I took my friends and what we did when it rained like a pouring bucket.
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East Metro Mall 東區地下街
106, Taipei City, Da’an District, 大安路1段77號
Foot Massage 金樂足體養生會館
No. 322, Section 2, Bade Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City, 104
Lungshan Temple of Manka 龍山寺
No. 211, Guangzhou Street, Wanhua District, Taipei City, 10853
Mentor Hair Salon 曼都髮型設計
106, Taipei City, Da’an District, 忠孝東路三段225-3號2樓
RT-Mart
10491, Taipei City, Zhongshan District, Section 2, Bade Road, 306號
Taipei Railway Station
10041, Taipei City, Zhongzheng District, 忠孝西路1段49號
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