Those who want to soak up some Chinese culture in serious style
will be awed by the vast collection of ancient artefacts and
artwork held in Taipei's National Palace Museum. The collection
forms the bulk of what was once on display at the Forbidden City in
Beijing, moved to Taipei as a result of the Chinese Civil War.
Recently re-opened after extensive renovations, the museum houses
some world-famous exhibits like the 'Jade Cabbage' (a piece of jade
carved to resemble a cabbage head), and a valuable copy of the
Qingming Scroll.
Address: 221 Chih-shan Road, Sec. 2, Shih-lin Website: www.npm.gov.tw Telephone: (2) 2881 2021 Transportation: MRT Danshui Line to Shilin Station and then bus R30 (Red
30). Other routes that will take you to and near the Museum plaza
are buses 255, 304, Minibus 18 and Minibus 19 Opening Time: Daily from 9am to 5pm. Free guided tours in English
at 10am and 3pm daily Admission: NT$160, concessions available
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