Enjoying Remarkable Museums CONTENTSCONTENTS

Preface 06 Museums in Taiwan 08 39

10 Must-Visit Museums National Palace 12 14 National Museum of History 16 National Museum of Natural Science 18 National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts 20 National Taiwan Craft Research & Development Institute 22 National Museum of Taiwan Literature 24 National Science and Technology Museum 26 National Museum of Marine Biology & Aquarium 28 National Museum of Prehistory 30 CONTENTS

Remarkable Museums 39Academia Historica 34 Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall 35 National Dr. Sun Yat- Sen Memorial Hall 36 National Taiwan Science Education Center 37 Various Museums in the Academia Sinica 38 228 Memorial Museum 39 40 Taipei Shihsanhang Museum of Archaeology 41 National 12 Tamsui Historic Sites 42 National Taiwan Museum 14 Yingge Ceramics Museum, Taipei County 43 National Museum of History 16 Gold Ecological Park 44 National Museum of Natural Science 18 Museum of Contemporary Art, Taipei 45 National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts 20 Museum of World Religions 46 National Taiwan Craft Research & Development Institute 22 Taiwan Folk Arts Museum 47 National Museum of Taiwan Literature 24 Children’s Art Museum in Taipei 48 National Science and Technology Museum 26 Juming Museum 49 National Museum of Marine Biology & Aquarium 28 Li Tien-lu Hand Puppet Historical Museum 50 National Museum of Prehistory 30 Lin Liu-Hsin Puppet Theatre Museum 51 Remarkable Museums

Evergreen Maritime Museum 52 Miniatures Museum of Taiwan 53 54 Shun Ye Museum of Formosan Aborigines 55 Honggah Museum 56 Cheng Nan-jung Liberty Museum 57 Su Ho Memorial Paper Museum 58 National Radio Museum 59 8 National Museum of Taiwan History 60 Taiwan Salt Museum 61 Chimei Museum 62 Museum of Fine Arts 63 Kaohsiung Museum of History 64 Kaohsiung County Meei-Nong Hakka Museum 65 Fu Guang Yuan Art Gallery 66 National Center for Traditional Arts 67 Lanyang Museum 68 Taiwan Theater Museum 69 Hualien Stone Sculpture Museum 70 Living Museum 71 Lieyu Art Cultural Hall 72 8Selected Museums National Taiwan University Museums 76 Art Museum, National Taiwan University of Arts 77 National Cheng Kung University Museum 78 Hwa Kang Museum, Chinese Culture University 79 Tamkang University Maritime Museum 80 Huafan Cultural Gallery 81 Formosa Plastics Group Museum 82 Ling Tung Numismatic Museum 83

Cultural Heritage Tourism 86 Ilha Formosa 98 Traveling In Taiwan: Sounds and Sights of Taiwan 104 National Parks Folk Customs and Temple Festivals Local Cultural Festivals Gourmet Food General Information of Taiwan 120 Editor’s Note 124 Acknowledgements 142 Enjoying Taiwan Museums

Preface

Today's Taiwan enjoys peace and prosperity. Thanks to the tireless effort of the government, the concept of cultural tourism has become popular in recent years and has gradually insinuated itself into the consciousness of the public. By providing us with interesting places with their diverse exhibition themes, museums have become important transmitters of culture where people may spend their leisure time amidst an atmosphere of culture. According to a 2009 survey of the nation’s museums, a total of 646 organizations qualify as museums. Of these, 221 organizations met the strict criteria demanded of museums. These museums are spread across the island of Taiwan and nearby islands, forming cultural communities of various sizes. The 2010 publication of this pamphlet, Enjoying Taiwan Museums, by the Chinese Association of Museums was made possible by the kindness of the Tourism Bureau, an affiliate of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, and Yingge Ceramics Museum. It is hoped that by reading this small booklet, people will be inspired to personally visit the great variety of museums to be found on Taiwan.

The Chinese Association of Museums (CAM) was founded in 1990 and is the most important professional society of museum specialists in Taiwan. At present, there are 96 member institutions, which include all the representative public and private museums and organizations. In addition there are another 242 individual members who are museum specialists. The goal of CAM is to become a communication platform for domestic museums, and continually improve the professional aspect of domestic museums through the efforts of board members, secretariat, and the Committee of Professionals. Moreover, CAM publishes Museum Newsletters and Journal of Museum and Culture (the first issue of which will be published in April 2011), conducts research related to museum issues commissioned by the government or academic

6 organizations, provides training programs, professional services and consultation, as well as promotes exchange programs with other museums throughout the world.

Since the establishment of CAM, government support has enabled this organization to attend many international meetings where ideas have been exchanged with other museum organizations, specialists, and scholars from all over the world. For example, CAM participated in the 2004 ICOM (International Council of Museums) General Assembly in Seoul, and the 2007 Assembly in Vienna. We hosted the 2006 INTERCOM (International Committee on Management) conference and meeting in Taipei, and attended the annual meeting held in 2007 and 2009 by AAM (American Association of Museums) in the . When attending these assemblies, we had the strong impression that our international friends were very curious about the development of Taiwan's museums and desired to know more. We hope the publication of this pamphlet will provide interested individuals around the world with a better understanding of Taiwan's museums and important informations concerning cultural tours. 57 museums located in various areas of Taiwan and outside islands have been specially selected and introduced with nearby tourist attractions for this very purpose. It is our belief that this pamphlet will be a helpful guide for exploring Taiwan's museums.

Although the size of Taiwan is limited, it contains rich natural resources and a varied cultural landscape. Since Taiwan's museums represent the essence of this richness, they are definitely worth an in-depth visit. We welcome you with all our hearts.

Chinese Association of Museums Chairwoman

Chen Huo-cing Lacquer vase of vines and plants, 1989 County Cultural Affairs Bureau 2010.10

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Human-formed beast earings (jade) National Museum of Prehistory

Museums in Taiwan

Located off the coast of southeast , Taiwan it has systematically collected and studied local is a long and narrow island lying on a north-south natural and anthropological specimens, and bit by bit axis. The island covers an area of 36,000 square played a role in building Taiwan’s modern system of kilometers, and has a population of approximately 23 knowledge. million. Despite its relatively small size, Formosa, or Taiwan, is generously endowed with natural resources In the 1960s, the was and cultural landscapes. This is one of the few island established with its exquisite collection of the finest countries in the world blessed with such diverse flora artifacts from China’s various dynasties. National and fauna, together with such a variety of cultures. It Museum of History, National Taiwan Science is no surprise to learn that 646 museums of varying Education Hall, and National Art Education Hall were sizes have been established on the island. also founded during the same period, thus beginning the era of introducing western museum management Taiwan already boasts over a century of into the development of Taiwan's museums. museum development; from 1908 to date, with the year 2008 marking In the 1980s, Taiwan society experienced its centennial anniversary. great change as the nation enjoyed Among these many museums, prosperity and freedom. The government the National Taiwan started paying attention to the Museum was established establishment of public in 1908 (known during museums, hence the founding the period of Japanese rule of the Taipei Fine Arts as "Bureau of Productive Museum, National Museum Industries Museum, of Natural Science, National Government-General of Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Taiwan"). With the and National Science and longest history, Technology Museum. With the support of the government, Sakya(Bronze) cultural exchanges with Taipei Fine Arts Museum

Cizhou ware ceramic figure of a military leader, with overglaze decoration, Jin Dynasty 8 Chang Foundation Paiwan Wooden Shield Shung Ye Museum of Formosan Aborigines

Famille rose ruby- ground vases, painted with boys at a festival, other nations in the world were initiated, thereby become increasingly diverse. enabling the people of Taiwan to better appreciate The cultivation of professional the work of museums, and to become involved in talents and the promotion of museum activities. international cultural exchanges are also an important aspect of In the 1990s, with further economical and museum operation. educational progress, private museums began to flourish in number and diversity, such as Shung Ye Every museum contains an abundant collection, Museum of Formosan Aborigines, Chimei Museum, and it is the cultural profundity of these artifacts Chang Foundation, Su Ho Memorial Paper Museum, that constitutes the fundamental source of creative Juming Museum, and Museum of World Religions. inspiration for each museum. By employing the The establishment of these museums not only “value added” strategy, these collections can receive signifies the support of cultural activities from private a new life and serve as foundation for a promising sectors, but also reveals the creative and vibrant spirit culture creative industry. Creating a new value for in Taiwan society. the museum will be one of the missions awaiting the museums of Taiwan in the coming century. Since 2000, under stimuli from various cultures, the concept of community museums has gradually entered mainstream thought where the Mao-kung Ting establishment of public museums is National Palace Museum concerned. These museums seek especially to address the following issues: emphasizing cultural tourism, developing local industries, creating a sense of local identity, and bringing the whole community together. Establishing campus museums has also become fashionable. In response to the general expectation of society, the museum has gradually transformed itself and

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New Life New Value: The Brand New National Palace Museum 01 National Palace Museum The National Palace Museum was officially inaugurated on the 10th of October in 1925, following the departure of the last Qing emperor, Aisin-Gioro Puyi, from the premises of the in Beijing. While the imperial collections that had been locked away from the common souls for centuries were now open for public viewing, a significant number of the Museum’s objets d’art were shipped between 1933 and 1945 from Beijing to , , and provinces in the hinterland of China to avoid the flames of the Sino-Japanese War, an odyssey that no other museum in the world had ever embarked upon. In the aftermath of the nation’s domestic unrest in 1949, the cream of the collections was brought to Taiwan, and in 1965 the National Palace Museum was restored in the city of Taipei.

Acclaimed as one of the world’s most prestigious museums, the National Palace Museum is home to approximately 700,000 pieces of artifacts of cultural and historical significance. That it is internationally acknowledged as illustrative of China’s cultural legacy may undoubtedly be attributed to its rich collections covering all genres of aesthetic representation in the history of Chinese art. The Museum keeps an active acquisitions policy, and has over the years substantially enlarged the scope of its holdings to encompass representative works from each and every stage in the development of Chinese civilization from the Neolithic Age to the modern times and down to the contemporary era.

The National Palace Museum has since 1965 undergone several expansions, which have made possible the gradual increase of the Jadeite Cabbage with Insects

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Dwelling in the Fu-ch'un Mountains

exhibition space. The exterior pretty much resembles Info a traditional Chinese palace with massive walls Add: No. 221, Sec. 2, Zhishan Rd., Shilin Dist., Taipei City 11143, Taiwan and a series of monumental stairways leading to Tel: 886-2-2881-2021 the entrance. Inside, some thirty galleries are open Web: http://www.npm.gov.tw for permanent exhibitions and short-term thematic presentations. In 2009 more than 2.5 million visitors Hours: 08:30 - 18:30 Ticket: NTD 160 came to the Museum, and the number is expected to Guide: Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean reach 3 million for the year of 2010. Dining: Xian-Ju-Fu Coffee Shop, Fu-Chun-Ju In order to provide visitors with an even more pleasant Café (coffee, tea, snacks), San-Xi-Tang (Chinese tea, coffee, hot dishes, snacks), Silks Palace viewing environment, the Museum is currently working (Taiwanese food) on the integration of the neighboring grounds to create Shopping: Gift shop, Tingyun Bookstore an industrial park for cultural creativity, and on yet Services: Information, lockers, another major expansion that aims to bring its facilities Sightseeing: Shung Ye Museum of Formosan into a coherent whole. The National Palace Museum Aborigines, Chungshan Hall, Former Official Residence of Chiang Kai-shek and Madam will continue to keep up with the times, bring renewed Chiang life to old traditions, and create new possibilities through the expertise of its professionals.

Lotus-shaped Warming Bowl with Kuang-Hsu Emperor’s Consort Chin Greenish-blue Glaze & Jadeite Cabbage with Insects

Ts'ung Tube

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National Taiwan Museum

Established in 1908, the National Taiwan Museum was formally known as "Bureau of Productive Industries Museum, Government-General of Taiwan" during Japanese rule. Containing more than 100 years of material on anthropology, geology, zoology, and botany, it is the oldest natural history museum in Taiwan.

Located inside the 228 Memorial Park, the museum have been underway for some time, and eventually building was designated as a national historic treasure will enable us to expand our collection and exhibition in 1998. Land Bank Exhibition Hall, situated directly space. The Museum will then have the finest collection across the street, was opened in 2010. Long range of local Taiwan culture in the entire island. plans for improving the National Taiwan Museum

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Info Add: No. 2, Siangyang Rd., Taipei City 100, Taiwan Tel: 886-2-2382-2699 Web: http://www.ntm.gov.tw Hours: 10:00 - 17:00 (Tues - Sun) Ticket: NTD 20 Guide: guided tour by appointment Dining: Open-air café

The Land Bank Exhibition Hall Shopping: Gift shop Sightseeing: 228 Peace Memorial Park, NTUCM Old Campus, Ximending

Paiwan Women's Colored Glass Ammonitidae Bead Brooch

15 The Sanctuary of Chinese Artifacts 03 National Museum of History Established in 1955, the National Museum of History was the first public museum following the relocation of the government to Taiwan. The Museum collection numbers approximately 60,000 items. This figure includes artifacts from China, Taiwan, Taiwanese aborigines, and other parts of the world. The antiquity of the relics ranges from pre-historic time, Shang, Zhou, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties. The museum is famed for its bronze vessels, tri-colored glazed pottery, and modern calligraphy and painting, which constitute the finest and largest collection in Taiwan.

The core mission of the museum in recent years includes: cultivating aesthetic appreciation among the public, enhancing exchange with other museums in the world, and developing the museum's culture creative industry. Major exhibitions held by the Museum, such as the

Chang Da-qin's ink on paper

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Chang Da-qin's ink on paper

Tri-color Glazed Chimera Info Add: No.49, Nan Hai Rd., Taipei City 100, Taiwan Tel: 886-2-2361-0270 Web: http://www.nmh.gov.tw Hours: 10:00 - 18:00 (Tues - Sun) Ticket: NTD 30 Guide: Chinese & English, by appointment Dining: Wang-Yen-Hsuan(2nd Floor, pastries and beverages), Yi-Tsui-Lou(4th Floor, chinese L'Age d'or de l'impressionnisme-Chefs-d'oeuvre Dimsum) du Musée d'Orsay, Aurora of Human Civilization - Shopping: Gift shop, Cultural Services Center Services: Information, lockers, rudimentary first- The Mesopotamian Collection from the Louvre, and aid Millet, Corot and Pleiades of Barbizon School from Sightseeing: Taipei Botanical Garden, Taiwan Bu- Jin(Nakamura) Collection, have initiated a new trend Cheng-Shih-Szyamen, Longshan Temple, Huaxi of international exchange and were warmly received Street Tourist Night Market by the public.

17 An Ideal Destination for School Outings 04 National Museum of Natural Science

This museum is responsible for collecting and studying all aspects related to natural science and anthropology. At present there are six major display areas: Space IMAX Theater, Science Center, Life Science Hall, The Hall of Human Cultures, Global Environment Hall, and the Botanical Garden. As an important center for the study of various sciences, it annually attracts around 3 million visitors.

For many years the museum has focused its efforts interdependence between Man and Nature. The on the study of biological diversity in Taiwan. Display museum aspires to become the most important natural content has emphasized concepts pertaining to Man history museum in Southeast , and eventually a and Nature, employing this as a means of educating world class institution. the public on various aspects of mankind, and the

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Info Add: No.1, Guancian Rd., Taichung, Taiwan Tel: 886-4-2322-6940 Web: http://www.nmns.edu.tw/

Hours: 09:00 - 17:00 (Tues - Sun) Ticket: NTD 100 Guide: Chinese, English, Japanese, Spanish, by appointment

Dining: Ya-yuan Restaurant, McDonald’s, Science Center Café, Hwa-tza Café, Paleo Wonders, Shih-shan Sunshine Bar Shopping: Science Shop, Life Shop, Paleo Paiwan ceramic kettle(creative product) Wonders Services: Guided tour for 921 Earthquake Museum of Taiwan Sightseeing: Taichung Station, TADA Center, Lin Family Mansion

19 Treasury of Taiwan Art 05 National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts

The National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts (NTMOFA) was founded in 1988. After a period of renovation it was reopened in July 2004. The NTMOFA is dedicated to the education and promotion of visual arts. To this end, it collects works by Taiwanese artists and explores the unique characteristics of Taiwan’s contemporary and modern arts. Its aims are: organizing a wide variety of exhibitions, fostering long-term arrangements for art exchanges with overseas institutions, participating actively in major international events, promoting art education, and providing the public with a congenial environment for the enjoyment of art.

The display area is a three-story building aligned along an east-west axis. Permanent exhibitions are located on the 3rd floor. This exhibit provides visitors with an overall view of Taiwan’s art history. Exhibitions of varying themes are found on the 2nd floor. Here the visitor encounters the works of senior artists together with younger artists of promise. Contemporary art displays are confined to the 1st floor. The F-floor gallery contains gifts and art works donated by various local artists. Digital and audio artwork, together with multi-medium art, is found in The Bamboo Court. Sculptures and example of installation art are found on “Art Street”, the corridor linking the various galleries.

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Info Add: No.2, Sec. 1, Wu Chuan W. Rd., Taichung 403, Taiwan Tel: 886-4-2372-3552 Web: http://www.ntmofa.gov.tw Hours: 09:00 - 17:00 (Tues - Fri); 09:00 - 18:00 (Sat, Sun) Ticket: Free Guide: Guided tours by appointment, audio guide Dining: Rose House Shopping: Museum shop Services: Exhibition Information Sightseeing:Taichung Park, Fengchia Night Market

21 Center for the Heritage and Innovation of Taiwan Crafts 06 National Taiwan Craft Research & Development Institute

As a means of training more artisans, the government organized a course called "National Taiwan Craft Research Class" in 1935. In 1954, this Research Class was removed to and in 1959, the National Taiwan Craft Research Institute was established. In 1973, the institute was restructured as Taiwan Provincial Handicraft Research Institute. In 1999 the organization became The National Taiwan Craft Research Institute, an agency under the Council for Cultural Affairs. The purpose of the Institute is to promote unique local crafts, design, and innovation, with the goal of developing a creative cultural industry. Another primary objective is to encourage a greater appreciation of craftsmanship among the people of Taiwan, as well as to develop and promote craft-related international exchange. In order to ensure the continuity of Taiwan crafts, a educational opportunities, and encourage people six-hectare Taiwan Craft Cultural Park was constructed to leisurely enjoy the experience of craft-making. in 2003. The primary goal of the park is to maintain Moreover, it also provides support and advice on the tradition, incorporate art into life, and provide marketing of craft products. In 2010, this organization innovative craftsmanship. Its aims are to collect was officially renamed the National Taiwan Craft Taiwan crafts, conduct research, hold exhibitions, offer Research & Development Institute.

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生活概念美學館

Exhibition in Paris

Living Aesthetics Museum

Display room

Info Add: No.573, Zhongzheng Rd, Caotun Township 542, Nantou County, Taiwan Tel: 886-49-233-4141 Web: http://www.ntcri.gov.tw/zh-tw/Home.aspx Hours: 09:00 - 17:00 (Tues - Sun) Ticket: Free, except 3D auditorium Guide: Guided tour by appointment Dining: Restaurant

Opening of children’s workshop Shopping: Gift shop Services: Information, lockers, rudimentary first-aid Sightseeing: Dengying Academy, Caotun Straw Craft Museum, The Formosan Aboriginal Cultural , Taiwan Music Culture Park

23 Home of Taiwan Literature 07 National Museum of Taiwan Literature

The building of National Museum of Taiwan Literature (NMTL) was built in 1916, almost a century ago. It was originally designed for use by the Prefectural Government. Because of its historical value, the building has been designated as a national historic site, and serves as a model of how an old building can be restored and put to reuse. It is the first national museum devoted exclusively to the literary arts and was officially opened on 17 October, 2003.

The mission of the NMTL is to record the development Museum also holds exhibitions and educational of Taiwan’s literary heritage. Archives and displays activities to promote awareness of Taiwan’s literary span from indigenous Malayo-Polynesian cultures to traditions. The library also has created a reading room Chinese literature from the Dutch, Ming / , and a children’s literature area to stimulate public Qing and Japanese periods to the present. The interest.

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Info Add: No.1, Zhongzheng Rd.,West Central ,Tainan City 700, Taiwan Tel: 886-6-221-7201 Web: http://www.nmtl.gov.tw Hours: 09:00 - 21:00 (Tues - Sun) Ticket: Free Guide: Chinese, Taiwanese, English, Japanese Dining: Cheffresh Café Services: Information, lockers Sightseeing: Temple Historical Area, Minsheng Green Park Cultural Zone,Tainan Cultural Creativity Park

The first part of Li She(1924) 25 Where Science and Technology Come Together 08 National Science and Technology Museum

The National Science and Technology Museum is the first Museum of Applied Science. The goals of the museum are the collection and study of industrial artifacts, arrangement of exhibitions related to technology, and promotion of scientific awareness. The museum building itself is an object of display, utilizing smart devices and employing scientific management.

Metropolitan Kaohsiung is an industrial center where are based Corp., China Shipbuilding Corp. (CSBC), Taiwan Machinery, China Chemical and Pharmaceutical Company (CCPC), China Petroleum Refinery, and various Power Plants. This museum works together with Kaohsiung’s many industries by exhibiting the principles of machinery and their application, the educational effect of which is expected to spread through the whole industrial community.

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Armillary Info Add: No.720, Jiouru 1st Rd., Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan Tel: 886-7-380-0089 Web: http://www.nstm.gov.tw Hours: 09:00 - 17:00 (Tues - Sun) Ticket: NTD 100 Guide: Guided tour by appointment Dining: Art Café, Snack Bar, Vegetarian Catering Shopping: Lobby Services Area, gift shop Services: Information, lockers, rudimentary first-aid Sightseeing: Kaohsiung Film Archive, Wei- Wu-Ying Center for the Arts, Former British Consulate at Dagou

27 The Paradise for Marine Exploration 09 National Museum of Marine Biology & Aquarium

The National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium is located at the Northwestern tip of in . It is the largest facility on the island providing venues for education, research and the preservation of Taiwan’s marine and fresh water environments. Covering more than 60 hectares, the museum consists of the following 3 exhibition halls: Waters of Taiwan, Coral Kingdom Pavilion, and Waters of the World. Cutting-edge technology brings to the audience the story of ancient marine life, seaweed forests, ocean life in deepwater and polar waters.

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Info Add: No.2, Houwan Rd., Checheng Township, Pingtung County, 944, Taiwan Tel: 886-8-882-5678 Web: http://www.nmmba.gov.tw/ Hours: 09:00 - 18:00 The magnificent curved roofs on each of the buildings Ticket: NTD 450 are designed to resemble ocean waves. Replicas of Guide: Guided tour by appointment marine life, suspended from the 21-meter-high ceiling Dining: Café, restaurants at the museum entrance, add an oceanic atmosphere. Shopping: Gift shop Many displays are not only educational but provide Services: Information, lockers, rudimentary first- visitors with an exciting marine experience. Starting aid, overnight at the Museum(by appointment) with two major displays, Waters of Taiwan and Coral Sightseeing: Kenting National Park, Liuqiu Kingdom Pavilion, a third display, Waters of the World, was later added. Combining the function of aquarium and digital images, Waters of the World introduces the marine life from all over the world as well as oceans in ancient times. This has brought the museum world class status, making it the top institute for marine education, research, and display in Taiwan.

29 The Institute of Prehistoric Taiwan Culture 10 National Museum of Prehistory

The National Museum of Prehistory (NMP) is an outgrowth of the discovery of archaeological remains at the Beinan train station in 1980. While constructing the Beinan Station, workmen unexpectedly uncovered significant prehistoric remains which later became today’s Beinan archaeological site. It is the largest cluster of stone-board coffin tombs to be found in Southeast Asia and along the Pacific Rim. The museum and the Beinan Culture Park together constitute the National Museum of Prehistory.

The museum formally opened on 17 August 2002. relation between Man and Nature, and how the two The Main Museum offers a full range of exhibitions, interact to produce culture. The contents of exhibition collections, as well as research, and educational include: Taiwan’s environmental history, the evolution facilities. The Beinan Site itself, has become the of Mankind, a journey into prehistoric time, scientific Beinan Culture Park, where guided tours are available. archaeology, and the diversity of the Austronesian The purpose of the Museum is to demonstrate the Cultures in Taiwan.

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Human-formed beast earings (jade) Info Add: No. 1 Museum Rd., Taitung, Taiwan Tel: 886-89-381-166 Web: http://www.nmp.gov.tw Hours: 09:00 - 17:00 (Tues - Sun) Ticket: NTD 80 Guide: Chinese, English, Japanese Dining: Glass House Restaurant Shopping: Gift shop Services: Information, lockers, rudimentary first-aid Sightseeing: Green Island Human Rights Culture Park,

The Beinan Site

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Remarkable Museums

Academia Historica 01 (including Taiwan Historica)

Established in 1957, the Academia Historica is the ArtifactsR Halle mand ather Historickab Documentsle M Exhibitionuse um top-level organization in charge of recording national Hall, the organization began operating in 1992. Their history. This institution purchases, catalogues, markedly different architectural design has made assembles, edits, exhibits, and preserves historic them one of Nantou’s well-known scenic spots. This documents, as well as conducting extensive research. organization is now a sub-division of the Academia In 2010, the organization was relocated to the Historica since 1 January 2002. Presidential & Vice Presidential Artifacts Museum (The former Communication Bureau building during Info Japanese rule, and today a city designated historic Add: No. 254, Guangming 1st Rd. Jhongsing Village, Nantou City site) where artifacts related to the President and Vice Tel: Academia Historica 886-2-2217-5500716 President are on permanent display. The archives of Taiwan Historica: 886-49-231-6881 Academia Historica are made available to the public Web: Academia Historica: http: //www.drnh.gov.tw and seminars and exhibitions related to the collection Taiwan Historica: http: //www.th.gov.tw/ are planned for the future. Programs encouraging the Hours: Academia Historica: 09:30-16:30 (Mon – public to write their recollections will also be organized Fri) to create a comprehensive history of this nation. Taiwan Historica: 8:30-16:50 (Mon –Fri) Ticket: Free Covering a space of 2.8 hectares, the Taiwan Historica Sightseeing: Nantou Winery, Chung Tai Chan is located in Nantou. Upon completion of its three Monastery buildings: the Records and Archives Hall, Folklore

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Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall

Built in commemoration of Mr. Chiang Kai-Shek, the help visitors better understand his life and the role Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall was designed by Yang he played in the history of modern China. The main Chocheng. Officially opened in 1980, it has since building contains large art galleries and performance become a popular tourist destination for visitors to areas, where special international exhibitions and art Taipei. displays are often held. These activities attract a large number of visitors every year. The Memorial Hall is built upon three tiers of broad Info and solid foundations that symbolize “Zhong Zheng” Add: No.21, Zhongshan S.Rd., Zhongzheng Dist., (impartial and righteous). The blue octagonal roof Taipei , Taiwan design creates many "ren" (Man) shapes, symbolizing Tel: 886-2-2343-1100 the philosophy of "unification of Man and Heaven." A Web: http://www.cksmh.gov.tw bronze statue of the late President Chiang is located Hours: 09:00-18:00 on the top level together with characters emblazoned Ticket: Free (except special exhibitions) on the wall symbolizing the 3 basic values of the Guide: By appointment Three Principles of the People: Ethics, Democracy, and Science. Shopping: Gift shop Services: Exhibition Information, post office Photographs of Mr. Chiang Kai-Shek and articles of his Sightseeing: National Chiang Kai-Shek Cultural Center(National Theater, National Concert Hall), clothing, along with related documents are displayed Donghe Zen Monastery & belfry, Jianguo Holiday in the Exhibition Hall. These items are intended to Flower Market, Jianguo Holiday Jade Market

35 Remarkable Museums 03 National Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall

In 1964 a proposal was made for the construction of contains an auditorium suitable for state-level a memorial hall to commemorate Dr. Sun Yat-Sen and functions, exhibition rooms, a multimedia audiovisual to promote his philosophy. In 1965, the committee center, lecture hall, library, and a study room. With its chose a design submitted by architect Wang Dahung, fully modernized facilities, the Hall is now an art center which displayed the characteristics of Chinese where visitors may enjoy the various artistic activities. traditional architecture. Construction then began and was completed in 1972. Info The main objective of the Hall is to display historical Add: No.505, Sec.4, Ren-ai Rd., Taipei, Taiwan documents related to Dr. Sun and serve as a venue Tel: 886-2-2758-8008 for exhibitions and artistic performances. The Hall Web: http://www.yatsen.gov.tw/ Hours: 09:00-17:00 (Tues - Fri) Ticket: Free Guides: By appointment

Dining: Café 83, cafeteria Shopping: Gift shop, bookstore Service: Exhibition information Sightseeing: Songshan Tobacco Plant, Taipei 101, Eslite bookstore

36 Remarkable Museums 04 National Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall

National Taiwan Science Education Center

The National Taiwan Science Education Center (NTSEC) is located in Taipei. The mission of NTSEC is to promote the teaching of applied science throughout the nation. This organization has held science project exhibitions at the elementary and junior high school level since 1960. Moreover, in order to cultivate an interest in science among the younger generation, NTSEC provides assistance to local winners so that they may participate in international science project exhibitions. The NTSEC also provides science training programs for teachers and promotes applied science in a variety of communities and remote areas. This movement has received enthusiastic approval from Info students, teachers and people in all walks of life. Add: No.189, Shihshang Rd., Shihlin Dist., Taipei, Taiwan In 2004, the center was relocated to its present Tel: 886-2-6610-1234#1509 location in Shilin. The science exhibitions and activities Web: http://www.ntsec.gov.tw held by the center attract 2 million visitors each year, Hours: 09:00-18:00 (Tues - Sun) clearly demonstrating the importance of NTSEC in the Ticket: NTD 100 promotion of science education in Taiwan. Sightseeing: Taipei Astronomical Museum, Shih- lin Night Market

37 Remarkable Museums 05 Various Museums in the Academia Sinica (Museum of the Institute of History and Philology, Museum of Institute of Ethnology, Hu Shih Memorial Hall, Lingnan Fine Arts Museum)

Since its founding in 1928, the Institute of History and The Lingnan Fine Arts Museum has long held Philology (IHP) of Academia Sinica has been devoted exhibitions of artists from various periods who are to interdisciplinary scientific inquiries. The Institute representative of the Lingnan tradition. These works seeks to trace the evolution of civilization by integrating include masterpieces from the 3 founders of Lingnan archaeological, philological, and anthropological School: Gao Jianfu, Gao Qifeng, and Chen Shuren, approaches. Thanks to the tireless efforts of colleagues and masters, such as Zhao Shaoang and the honorary at the institute, the results of research are now director Prof. Ou Haonian. These works provide a displayed in the Museum of the Institute of History glimpse of the origin of the Lingnan School and its and Philology. The exhibited artifacts not only convey subsequent development. historic and archeological value, they represent the various stages of academic research in this institute.

Hu Shih (courtesy name: Shizhi, 1891-1962 ) was Info the most important 20th century intellectual in both Add: No.128, Academia Rd,, Sec. 2, Nankang Dist., Taipei, Taiwan China and Taiwan. His impact was profound and far- Tel: 886-2-2652-3180 reaching. In 1958 he was appointed the 3rd President Web: http://www.ihp.sinica.edu.tw/~museum of the Academia Sinica, but unfortunately died of a http://www.mh.sinica.edu.tw/koteki/ heart attack four years later. In December 1962, the Hours: Hu Shih Memorial Hall : 09:00-17:00 Hu Shih Memorial Hall was established in his honor, Ticket: Free and has since become the most important source, both here and abroad, for the study of this great scholar.

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Taipei 228 Memorial Museum Awareness of human rights and peace is a universal belief that by revealing the facts of the 228 Incident, ideal. In order to remind people of the cruelty of people in Taiwan would be inspired to learn from war, many nations have established memorial halls history and remove their prejudice against different to chronicle these tragic events. Because the 228 ethnic groups. A common patriotism would thus be Incident had caused many people in Taiwan to lose established and people will be more aware of issues of interest in their own history and public affairs, the 228 peace and human rights. Memorial Museum was established in 1996 in the Info Add: No.3, Ketagalan Blvd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei, Taiwan Tel: 886-2-2389-7228#24 Web: http: //www.228.culture.gov.tw/digital/ web228/ Hours: Closed, scheduled February 28, 2011 reopening Ticket: NTD 20 Sightseeing: 228 Peace Memorial Park, Evergreen Maritime Museum

39 Remarkable Museums 07 Taipei Fine Arts Museum

Covering an area of 20,442 square meters and located next to the Zhongshan Art Park, the Taipei Fine Info Arts Museum was opened on 24 December 1983. It Add: No.181, ZhongShan N. Rd., Sec. 3, Taipei, is the first modern art museum in Taiwan and boasts a Taiwan display area of 11,741 square meters. This museum Tel: 886-2-2595-7656 Web: http://www.tfam.museum serves as an art education center and from its inception has upheld the high ideal of developing as an institute Hours: 09:30-17:30 (Tues - Sun), 09:30-20:30 that is modern, international, and sophisticated, while (Sat) Ticket: NTD30 (except special exhibitions) maintaining respect for its local origins. The museum Guide:Audio guides and docents by appointment is divided into 4 departments: exhibition, collection, research, and educational promotion. Their major Dining: Museum restaurant and coffee shop tasks are to organize domestic and international Shopping: Museum gift shop and art bookstore modern or contemporary art exhibitions, collect Services: Information, internet, lockers, easy care, library, auditorium important works by prominent 20th Sightseeing: ,Lin An-tai century Taiwan artists, conduct research, Historical Home, Taipei Confucius Temple, Baoan promote art education, cultivate artistic Temple, Li Mei-shu Memorial Gallery, Taipei Eye talent, and hold various art activities.

Sakya(Bronze)

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Taipei County Shihsanhang Museum of Archaeology Anthropomorphic Jar

Opened in 2003, the Shihsanhang Museum of important one, and the only example in Taiwan, is the Archaeology is the only archaeological museum in “Anthropomorphic Jar”, which is used as the museum northern Taiwan. By introducing the previously little- logo. known prehistoric culture of Taiwan, the museum provides the general public with an introductory Info exposure to archaeology. Add: No.200, Museum Rd., Bali Township, Taipei County 249, Taiwan Because the museum architecture symbolizes Tel: 886-2-2619-1313 themes of land and sea, the octagonal tower was Web: http://www.sshm.tpc.gov.tw intentionally designed to lean to one side. The jagged, Hours: 09:30-17:00 (Tues - Fri), 09:30-18:00(Sat lofty concrete wall is a metaphor for the inability - Sun) Ticket: Free (except special exhibitions) of archaeology to recreate the original atmosphere Guide: By appointment of the site. The narrative begins with the discovery of the Shihsanhang Site by an air force major who Dining: Restaurant spotted the site while flying over the area. In the Shopping: Gift shop same manner as entering a theater, the visitor enters Services: Exhibition Information, lockers, rudimentary first-aid Shihsanhang and experiences their culture. Among Sightseeing: Tamsui Historic Sites, Guandu the artifacts uncovered from this site, the most Nature Park, Guandu Temple

41 Remarkable Museums 09 Tamsui Historic Sites

In the trend of recognition of historic preservation, promote awareness of historic sites and to provide the government of Republic of China acknowledged educational material and resources to stimulate the and recognized its importance. Hence, Taipei County interest in these sites, so that people can discover their government established Tamsui Historic Sites in 2005 relations with the land and with Taiwan. as an administrative institution in Tamsui for cultural Info affairs, including the restoration, renovation and the Add: No.1, Lane 28, Jhongjheng Rd., Tamsui preservation of historic sites, as well as education and Town, Taipei, Taiwan training. Tel: 886-2-2805-4984 Web: http: //www.tshs.tpc.gov.tw/ The main purpose of the Tamsui Historic Sites is to Hours: : 09:30-18:00, Garden: 09: 30-22: 00, Xiao Bai Gong: 09:30-18:00, Huwei Fort: 9:30-18:00 (Tues - Sun) Ticket: Free

Sightseeing: Tamsui Fisherman Wharf, Fuyou Temple, Huwei Mackay Hospital, Shihsanhang Museum

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Yingge Ceramics Museum, Taipei County

Construction of the Yingge Ceramics Museum began in 1988 and its doors opened in 2000. It is the first museum in Taiwan dedicated to ceramic art. The objective of the museum is to showcase Taiwan ceramic culture, promote the ceramic industry, as well as the Info image of Yingge, and to encourage modern ceramic Add: No.200, Wunhua Rd., Yingge Township, Taipei County, Taiwan production and the international exchange of ceramic Tel: 886-2-8677-2727 art. The museum also collects, exhibits, repairs, and Web: http://www.ceramics.tpc.gov.tw preserves ceramic works, as well as actively conducting ongoing research on Taiwan ceramic culture. This Hours: 09:30-17:00(Tues - Fri), 09:30- 18:00(Sat - Sun) information is available for academic research, and Ticket: Free educational programs are provided. Guide: Audio guides and docents

The Ceramic Art Park behind the museum, opened in Dining: Museum restaurant and coffee shop 2008, and is the only one of its kind in Taiwan. This Shopping: Museum gift shop 4.5-hectare park contains four plazas, each based on a Services: Information, pottery workshop theme of either Air, Water, Earth, or Fire. Large public Sightseeing: Yingge Old Street, Sanxia Master Temple, Sanxia old street, Li Mei-shu Memorial artworks are on display allowing visitors to experience Gallery many aspects of ceramic making.

43 Remarkable Museums 11 Gold Ecological Park

Located in the mountain village of Jin-qua-shi, the consider, are the Ecological Park, Jin-qua-shi Shrine, Gold Ecological Park was opened in 2004. It is the and the Golden Waterfall. first eco-museum in Taiwan designed to preserve a valuable natural resource, formal mining site, local Info landscape and memories, together with the Jin-gua- Add: No.8, Jinguang Rd., Ruifang Township, shi culture. Taipei County , Taiwan Tel: 886-2-2496-2800 The main exhibit areas include the “Gold Museum” Web: http://www.gep.tpc.gov.tw and the “Ben-Shan-Wu-Keng Tunnel”. The former Hours: 09:30-17:00 (Tues - Fri), 09:00-18:00 (Sat contains displays that introduce mining culture and the - Sun) physical properties of gold, while the latter provides Ticket: Free visitors with an opportunity to experience what it’s Guide: By appointment like to enter a real mining tunnel. There is also an Dining: Cafe “Environmental Hall” where the ecosystem and Shopping: Gift shop geological characteristics of Jin-qua-shi are introduced. Services: Exhibition Information Other nearby places of interest visitors may wish to Sightseeing: Ogon Shrine, Jioufen Old Street, Houtong

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Museum of Contemporary Art, Taipei

Opening in 2001, Taipei’s Museum of Contemporary Art is the first historic site to have been revitalized for the promotion of contemporary art. Thanks to the joint efforts of the , local community, artists, and private sectors, the museum has become a textbook example for combining the elements of “art, historic site, and technology”. In line with the international trend of globalization, Info digitalization, and the employment of advanced Add: No.39, Changan West Rd., Taipei, Taiwan technology, the museum continues to inspire the Tel: 886-2-2552-3721 creative spirit in Taipei by introducing multi-faceted art Web: http://www.mocataipei.org.tw exhibitions in order to foster creativity in various fields. In this manner, the ever-changing art medium will Hours: 10:00-18:00(Tues - Sun) infuse this historic building with a new life force. Ticket: NTD 50 Guide: Audio guides and docents by appointment Shopping: Museum gift shop Services: Information, lockers, weekend workshop Sightseeing: SPOT-Taipei Film House, Taipei Artist Village, Assembly Affairs Museum of the Legislative Yuan

45 Remarkable Museums 13 Museum of World Religions

The museum of World Religions was established in In addition, an area has been created especially for 2001. It is the first museum in the world dedicated children: “Forest of Love – the Search for the Magical to broadening public understanding of various Creatures”. It is the first exhibition of its kind in aspects of life and enabling visitors to appreciate the the nation addressing the issue of life education for culture and art of the world’s religions. Permanent children. exhibitions include: Pilgrim’s Way, Golden Lobby, Creation’s Theater, Hall of Life’s Info Journey, Avatamsaka World, Add: 7F, No.236, Chungshan Rd., Sec. 1, Yunghe Great Hall of World Religion, City, Taipei County, Taiwan Taiwan Religious Beliefs, A Tel: 886-2-8231-6118 Sacred Virtual World, and Web: http://www.mwr.org.tw World Religious Architecture. Hours: 10:00-17:00(Tues - Sun) Exposure to the displays of Ticket: NTD 150 artistic artifacts, information Guide: Audio guides and docents technology, and multimedia Dining: Coffee shop theater, enables visitors to Services: Information, storytelling activities experience a world tour of Sightseeing: Yonghe Ren-Ai Park, Lehua Night "Love and Peace". Market, Shihjie Soymilk Dawang

Hindu Snake Deity

Borobudur

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Taiwan Folk Arts Museum

Built in 1921, this Japanese style building was formerly known as the “Jia Shan Hotel” and served as an officer’s club for the Japanese military during Japanese rule. It was not until 1998 that this building designated as a historic site by the Taipei City Government.

The museum was initially established by Chang Info Muyang in 1983, and was known as the “Home of Add: No.32, Youya Rd., Beitou Dist., Taipei, Taiwan Taiwan Folk Art”. Later, Chang Chunming changed Tel: 886-2-2891-2318 this name to “Taiwan Folk Art Museum in Beitou”, Web: http://www.folkartsm.org.tw/ with a collection numbering 5,000 pieces. Permanent exhibitions include “Taiwan Folk Art”, “Taiwan Hours: 10:00-19:00(Tues - Sun) Aboriginal Art”, and “Early Clothing and Textiles of Ticket: NTD 100 Taiwan”. Special exhibitions are held from time to Dining: Tea house, Japanese restaurant time, and the museum has organized a total of more Shopping: Gift shop than 100 exhibitions and activities. This is a private Sightseeing: National Park, Beitou Hotspring Museum, Pu Ji Temple museum striving to preserve the rich and vibrant Taiwan culture. A teahouse, Tao-Ran House, and a gift shop, are located nearby.

47 Remarkable Museums 15 Children’s Art Museum in Taipei

Established in 2003, the Taipei Children’s Art Museum is the first art museum in Taiwan intended specifically for children. In 2005 they were honored by the Ministry of Economic Affairs by being awarded a medal for Creative Industry.

The goal of this museum is to promote art education for children, parents, teachers, and the general public. Entering the museum is like entering a painting or a sculpture. Apart from visual observation, visitor feelings become involved, and they are transformed from “visitors” to “participants”. In the museum ambiance, they may have an aesthetic experience Info and rediscover art as they observe, touch, and listen Add: B1, No. 20, Lane 50, Tianmu W. Rd., Shihlin to the various displays. 38 education centers have Dist., Taipei, Taiwan been established in the United States, Taiwan, and Tel: 886-2-2872-1366 Shanghai, providing art programs to children over 4 Web: www.artart.com.tw and professional art training programs for adults. Hours: 10:00-17:30(Tues - Sun) Ticket: Free

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Juming Culture and Education Foundation- Juming Museum

Founded by the world-renowned sculptor, Ju Ming, time, the museum holds special exhibitions of other and officially opened in 1999, the Juming Museum contemporary Taiwan artists. Visitors will find here a serves as a venue for Ju Ming to exhibit his life- perfect combination of art and Nature. time artwork and his passion for art, as well as the warmth of his concern for society. Ju Ming’s works are displayed in the open area of this 11-jia art park and Info show the various stages of his creative inspiration. Ju Add: No.2, She-shi-hu, Chin-shan, Taipei county, Ming’s Nativist, Taichi, and Living World series alone Taiwan numbers approximately 2,000 works. From time to Tel: 886-2-2498-9940 Web: http://www.juming.org.tw Hours: 10:00-17:00(Tues - Sun), May through October 10:00-18:00, November through April 10:00-17:00 Ticket: NTD 250 Guide: Audio guides and docents Dining: Museum restaurant & café Shopping: Museum gift shop Service: Information Sightseeing: Jinshan Old Street, Yehliu Geopark, Fuguei Cape Park, Teresa Tang's Garden Tai Chi

49 Remarkable Museums 17 Li Tien-lu Hand Puppet Historical Museum

Established in 1996, the Li Tien-lu Hand-Puppet Historical Museum is the first museum dedicated to hand puppetry in Taiwan. The museum collection numbers more than 200 antique puppet heads more than 100 years old, making this the richest and finest collection in Taiwan. Moreover, the fact that all the artifacts in this museum were once used by the master puppeteer Li Tien-lu during his more than 60 year career, endows these artifacts with interesting anecdotes and a sense of history Info Add: No.26, Zhibo Rd., Sanzhi Township, Taipei In addition to the exhibit, today the “Tzu Wan Jan County, Taiwan Puppet Theater” regularly holds performances at the Tel: 886-2-2636-9174 museum. It is the intention of the museum that this Web: http: //ltlpuppet.pixnet.net/blog troupe will enable the public to experience directly a Hours: 13:00-17:00(Tues - Fri),10:00-17:00(Holiday) live hand puppet show as opposed to the static display Ticket: NTD 70 of traditional puppets in glass cabinets. Sightseeing: Sanzhi Visitor Center and Gallery, Yuanxing House, North Coast & Guanyinshan National Scenic Area

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Lin Liu-Hsin Puppet Theatre Museum

The “Taiyuan Puppet Theater Museum” was founded in 2000 with the aim of promoting the aestheticism of traditional puppet theater. In 2005, it was relocated to the present address and the name changed to the Lin Liu-Hsin Puppet Theatre Museum. Today, the museum houses the largest collection of Asian theatre puppets in the world.

The exhibition hall is divided into 3 areas: Hand Puppet Theater, String Puppet Theater, and Shadow Info Puppet Theater. The museum collection numbers Add: No.79, Xining N. Rd., Taipei, Taiwan more than 5,200 items. In addition, two puppet Tel: 886-2-2556-8909 groups perform at the museum: the Taiyuan Theater Web: http://www.taipeipuppet.com and the Nadou Theater. The former is an example of traditional puppet theater, while the latter has Hours: 10:00 -17:00(Tues - Sun) Ticket: NTD 120 incorporated the skills of Western puppet theater into Sightseeing: The Red House, Dihua Street its traditional performance.

51 Remarkable Museums 19 Evergreen Maritime Museum

Chang Yung-Fa, Chairman and Founder of the is as educational as it is entertaining, and provides the Evergreen Group, always dreamed of building a public a glimpse of seafaring history through marine maritime museum. In order to realize his vision, art and technology. Chang donated more than 4,000 maritime-related items which he had personally collected over the past Info 20 years. Among other things, this collection contains Add: No. 11, Zhongshan S. Rd., Zhongzheng model ships, paintings with maritime themes, and Dist., Taipei, Taiwan nautical instruments. Opened in 2008, the museum Tel: 886-2-2351-6699 Web: http://emm.evergreen.com.tw

Hours: 09:00-17:00 (Tues - Sun) Ticket: NTD 200 Guide: By appointment Dining: Cafe Shopping: Gift shop Services: Exhibition information Sightseeing: The Mayor's Residence Arts Salon, 228 Peace Memorial Park, National Taiwan Museum

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Miniatures Museum of Taiwan

The Miniatures Museum of Taiwan (MMOT) is a theme museum specializing in collecting contemporary miniature arts.

The founders of the museum, Lin Wenren and his wife Lin Yang Chinmei, spent a dozen years traveling around the world collecting first class examples of miniature artworks by master miniaturists. They now have a collection that is world class in scope. Dollhouse – Gas station Since 1993, the museum has placed more than Info 200 items on display, i.e. fully decorated dollhouses, Add: B1, No.96, Jian Guo N. Rd., Sec.1, Taipei, roomboxes with beautiful interior settings, as well Taiwan as miniature artworks with interesting and creative Tel: 886-2-2515-0583 themes. Web:www.mmot.com.tw Hours: 10:00-18:00(Tues - Sun) Ticket: NTD 180 Sightseeing: Jianguo Brewery, Guanghua Market- Consumer Electronic, Huashan Creative Park

53 Remarkable Museums 21 Postal Museum

The Postal Museum was established in 1963 in response to the development of the Post Office mission and to enable the public to have a better understanding of the services they provide. The present museum opened to the public on 10 October 1984, and is located in the Nanhai Road area.

The museum’s primary exhibition themes are the history of postal service from the Zhou Dynasty to the late Qing Dynasty; objects used by mankind for communication, the development of postal service in Taiwan, and objects related to international postal service. Info Add: No.45, Sec. 2, Chongqing S. Rd., Taipei City 100, Taiwan Tel: 886-2-2394-5185#883-886 Web: http: //www.post.gov.tw/post/internet/y_ postmuseum/index_all.htm Hours: 09:00-17:00(Tues - Sun) Ticket: NTD 5 Sightseeing: YuYuYang Museum, Taipei 228 Memorial Museum Stamp collections

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Shun Ye Museum of Formosan Aborigines

Dedicated to the preservation of Taiwan local culture, the Shung Ye Museum of Formosan Aborigines is the first private museum in Taiwan to focus on the collection of Taiwan aboriginal artifacts. Plans for construction began in 1985 and by 1994 the museum was officially opened to the public. Artifacts donated by Lin Chingfu form the core of the museum collection. However, to this day the museum continues to Paiwan wooden shield collect related artifacts, conduct field investigation Info and research, with the result that the collection has Add: No.282, Sec. 2, Chih-shan Rd., Shihlin Dist., expanded to nearly 1,000 objects. Taipei, Taiwan Tel: 886-2-2841-2611 In the future, to meet the requirement for exhibits, Web: http://www.museum.org.tw/ education, ongoing study, and preservation, the Hours: 09:00-17:00(Tues - Sun) museum will continue to collect aboriginal artifacts Ticket: NTD 150 and, as needed, produce replicas. In order to Shopping: Museum gift shop encourage the study of Taiwan aboriginal culture, Service: Information, library the museum also provides funding, sponsors various Sightseeing: National Palace Museum, Chien Mu activities, and holds seminars related to aboriginal House, Mo Ye Jing House-Chang Da-qin's former issues. residence, Taipei Martyrs’ Shrine

55 Remarkable Museums 23 Honggah Museum

Wishing to commemorate his father, Chiu Tsaihsing the community. To this end, the Hongga Museum founded the Honggah Museum in his father’s name. regularly holds carefully arranged art exhibitions. The Honggah museum formally opened its doors to the With its unique ambiance and facilities, the museum public in 1999. With its exhibitions and guided tours, aims to promote community culture and bring out the the museum aims to provide a pleasant and artistic cultural aspect of the neighborhood. environment, and foster an appreciation of art within Info Add: 11F, No.166, Daye Rd., Beitou Dist., Taipei, Taiwan Tel: 886-2-2894-2272#3 Web: http: //www.hong-gah.org.tw Hours: 10:30-17:30(Tues - Sun) Ticket: Free Sightseeing: Tittot Glass Art Museum, Kuandu Museum of Fine Arts, Guandu Nature Park

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Cheng Nan-jung Liberty Museum

The Cheng Nan-jung Liberty Museum was officially inaugurated on Human Rights Day, 1999, in commemoration of his quest for 100% freedom of speech. The museum has faithfully reconstructed the site where Cheng immolated himself on 7 April 1989, in protest against the government's violation of the freedom of expression.

In the solemn atmosphere of the museum, Cheng’s original manuscripts, personal belongings, and Info copies of Freedom Era magazines are on display. The museum signifies the continuation of Cheng’s Add: 3F.,No.11, Aly. 3, Ln. 106, Sec. 3, Minquan E. Rd., Taipei, Taiwan philosophy, and serves as the testimony of an era Tel: 886-2-2546-8766 when freedom of speech was suppressed, as well as a Web: http://www.nylon.org.tw/index. symbol of the quest for freedom and independence. php?option=com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=1 Hours: 10:00-17:00(Tues - Sat) Ticket: Free Sightseeing: Taipei Arena, Hsing Tian Kong

57 Remarkable Museums 25 Su Ho Memorial Paper Museum

Established in October 1995, the Su Ho Memorial into lifestyle, demonstrating the paper making process Paper Museum has achieved astounding results in and the restoration of damaged or yellowed paper, terms of art, creativity, design, and paper craft. By as well as the creative application of waste paper, the drawing upon the history of paper, collecting objects museum intends to use an imaginative approach to related to paper culture, incorporating paper crafts affect a unique impact on the culture of paper. Info Add: No 68, Sec. 2, Changan E.Rd., Taipei, Taiwan Tel: 886-2-2507-5535 Web: http: //www.suhopaper.org.tw Hours: 09:30-16:30(Mon - Sat) Ticket: NTD 100 Sightseeing: Miniatures Museum of Taiwan

58 Remarkable Museums National Radio Museum 26

The National Radio Museum was established in 1999. almost 100 examples of early broadcasting equipment It is situated on the same spot where the former Jiayi on display. There is also a transparent broadcasting “ Broadcasting” station was located during studio that allows visitors to observe at close hand the the period of Japanese occupation. Today it has process of broadcasting and transmission. Visitors can become the first museum in Taiwan to preserve the even have a chance to experience what’s like to be a history of broadcasting and related artifacts and is a DJ! landmark in the Minxiong area. The museum has Info Add: No. 74, Min-Chuan Rd., Liao-ting Village, Minhsiung Township, County, Taiwan Tel: 886-5-226-2016 Web: http: //www.museum.rti.org.tw Hours: 09:00-11:30, 13:30-16:00(Tues - Sun) Saturday and Sunday by appointment Ticket: NTD 20 Sightseeing: ChiaYi Cultural Creativity Park, ChiaYi Municipal Museum

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National Museum of Taiwan History

Preparations for building the National Museum of Taiwan History began in 1999. This project was undertaken for the purpose of ensuring the preservation of Taiwan’s historic and cultural heritage. This institution will be the center for the study of Taiwan history and the promotion of Taiwan culture. A multi-resource center will be established for the collection and research of materials related to Taiwan themes.

This will be available both to the general public and Museum collection for academic research. This museum will exhibit the many aspects of Taiwan history, thereby enabling the Info public to gain a deeper understanding of their cultural Add: No.1, Zhongzheng Rd., Tainan City, Taiwan heritage, and increasing the understanding between Tel: 886-6-221-7201 Taiwan’s various ethnic groups. Web: http://www.nmtl.gov.tw Scheduled to open 2011

60 Remarkable Museums Taiwan Salt Museum 28

Situated in the vast Qigu salt fields, the Taiwan Salt artifacts and historic records pertaining to salt in Museum was opened to the public in 2005. Visitors Taiwan. The museum provides the visitor with salt- to the museum may obtain a glimpse of what life related products, i.e. salt from various areas in the was like in the salt fields from the collection of tools world as well as such innovative local goods as salted on display, such as the windmill and water carts, and coffee and salted icicles. DIY programs such as making which were once used by salt farmers. The second bath salt or colored salt containers are also available. floor houses the most comprehensive collection of Info Add: No.69, Yancheng, Qigu Township, Tainan County,Taiwan Tel: 886-6-780-0990 Web: http://www.taiwan-salt.com.tw

Hours: 09:00-17:00(Weekday), 09:00-17:30(Weekend & public holidays) Ticket: NTD 130 Sightseeing: Qigu Lagoon, Syuejia Cihji Temple

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Chimei Museum Chimei Culture Foundation was established in 1977 under the guidance of Wen-Long Shi. In February 1990, the Chimei Museum Preparatory Office was established, and on April 1, 1992 the museum was opened to the public, admission free. Joseph Guarneri del Gesu,“” , The rich and diverse collection of Chimei Museum 1744 (Cremona, Italy) include ancient artifacts, antique weapons, of the finest quality, crafted by world-famous instrument makers, and classic paintings from the Renaissance Info and art schools of later eras. Add: No.59-1, Sanjia Village, Rende Township, Tainan County , Taiwan In addition, the museum also holds a large number Tel: 886-6-266-3000 of birds and animal specimens. Visitors need no Web: http://www.chimeimuseum.com longer travel abroad, for they may enjoy the finest Hours: 10:00-17:00 (Tues - Sun) masterpieces from all over the world and broaden their Ticket: Free, by appointment cultural horizons while staying right here in Taiwan. Sightseeing: Ts’ai-liao Fossil Museum, Tsou-Ma- Lai Farm

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Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts The Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts opened in 1994 as a multi-purpose exhibition venue. Their primary purpose is to introduce international and local art activities. By means of supporting, collecting, and promoting local art, as well as bringing in international art activities, the museum aims to become an institute for the assistance of art development in Taiwan, internationalize Taiwan local art, and vice versa. Covering an open area of 34 hectares, this museum Info houses the first “Children’s Art Museum” in Taiwan. Add: No.80, Meishuguan Rd., Gushan Dist., Moreover, outdoor sculptures and natural environment Kaohsiung, Taiwan render this museum a park that is both artistic and Tel: 886-7-555-0331 Web: http://www.kmfa.gov.tw educational. Hours: 09:00-17:00(Tues - Sun) Ticket: Free (except special exhibitions) Guide: Audio guides and docents by appointment

Dining: Museum restaurant and coffee shop Shopping: Museum gift shop Services: Information, storage, art classroom resources, auditorium Sightseeing: NeiweiBay Culture Park, Old Bourdelle, Warrior Fongshan City Wall, Chaishan Natural Park (1898-1900)

63 Remarkable Museums 31 Kaohsiung Museum of History

Built in 1938, the Kaohsiung Museum of History is The museum collects and exhibits artifacts related located next to the . The museum building to the development of Kaohsiung. As the center of was formally used as the office of the Takao Municipal preserving and promoting local culture, it is the first Government during Japanese rule, and the Kaohsiung history museum in Taiwan to be managed by a local City Government, following the restoration of Taiwan. government.

Info Add: No. 272, Chung Cheng 4th Rd., Kaohsiung, Taiwan Tel: 886-7-531-2560 Web: http: //w5.kcg.gov.tw/khm/index.asp Hours: 09:00-17:00(Tues - Fri), 09:00-21:00(Sat - Sun) Ticket: Free (except special exhibitions) Sightseeing: Former British Consulate at Dagou, Kaohsiung Film Archives, Pier-2 Art Center, The True Love Harbor

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Kaohsiung County Meei-Nong Hakka Museum

The Meei-Nong Hakka Museum is known for its comprehensive preservation of Hakka culture in Taiwan. 90% of the Meei-Nong population is Hakka, which distinguishes the town from other areas in Kaohsiung County. Their clothing, food, architectural style, and music, all reveal the special wisdom acquired by the Hakkas as they adopted to various conditions during the course of their diaspora. In recent decades, changes in thinking have gradually Info resulted in the loss of many uniquely Hakka values Add: No.49-3, Minzu Rd., Meinong Township, and traditions. Inspired by this, the Kaohsiung County Kaohsiung County, Taiwan Government decided to build the Meei-Nong Hakka Tel: 886-7-681-8338 Museum, using as its theme the narrative of the Meei- Web: http://meeinonghakka.kccc.gov.tw/ Nong people. In 2002 an innovative and vibrant Hours: 09:30-16:00(Tues - Fri), 09:00-17:00(Sat - museum was opened to the public. Sun) Ticket: NTD 60 Sightseeing: Chung Li Memorial, Maolin National Scenic Area, Zhumen Power Plant

65 Remarkable Museums 33 Fu Guang Yuan Art Gallery (Taipei, Yilan, & Pingtung Branches) In 1994, Fu Guang Shan and Buddha’s Light International Association (BLIA) held an Alms Procession Fundraising Campaign to support the establishment of Fu Guang University. A charity auction was organized, and the Venerable Master Hsing Yun donated his collection of artwork by famous artists to the sale. His action attracted internationally renowned artists and art collectors to join in supporting this event, which marked the foundation of the Fu Info Guang Yuan Art Gallery. From 1988 to 2010, Fu Add: Headquarter: Fu Guang Shan Temple Guang Yuan Art Gallery has established 21 branches Kaohsiung County, Taiwan in Taiwan, the United States, , New Zealand, Tel: 886-7-656-1921#1437 China, and Hong Kong. The aim of the Fu Guang Web: http://fgsarts.webgo.com.tw/index.php Yuan Art Gallery is not only to propagate Buddhism, Hours: Headquarter: 09:00-17:00(Tues - Fri), but also to provide a space where people may enjoy a 08:30-17:00(Sat - Sun) sense of spiritual peace. By joining Buddhism and art, Ticket: Free art becomes a part of daily life, and the joy of life is Sightseeing: Cishan Old Streets, Gushan Warehouse spread throughout mankind.

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National Center for Traditional Arts

Officially opened in 2003, the National Center for Traditional Arts is the first government sponsored folk art institution. This center is responsible for organizing all traditional art programs in the nation, collecting and publishing books and audio materials regarding traditional and folk arts, providing training programs for traditional art performance and traditional handicrafts, to ensure the continuation of national heritage through the education and nourishing of talent. Entwining Dragon Candle Stands The permanent exhibit and performance area has Info been constructed to mirror the traditional country Add: No.201, Wubin Rd., Section 2, Wujie township, Yi-Lan county, Taiwan setting. The design was based on traditional temples, Tel: 886-3-970-5815 shops, and houses. It is a miniature representation Web: http://www.ncfta.gov.tw of traditional Taiwan culture. The Exhibition Hall has Hours: 09:00-18:00 permanent exhibitions as well as special displays of Ticket: NTD 150 traditional arts. The goal is to enable visitors to view Guide: Docents by appointment artwork and related skills against a background of Dining: “Definitely Taiwannese” has lots of traditional culture and folk life. traditional foods Shopping: Gift shops Service: Library Sightseeing: Su-Ao Cold Spring, Dongshan River Park 67 Remarkable Museums

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Designed by Yao Renhsi and located at the former the top floor down, and explain the history, culture, Wushi Habor in Yilan, the exterior of Lanyang Museum and natural resources of Yilan. The museum was draws inspiration from the “cuesta” style unique to this officially opened in October, 2010, with the intention area, where the land slopes away from a steep-faced of becoming a window providing the public with a cliff. The themes of the permanent exhibition, Yilan’s glimpse of Yilan’s vibrant lifestyle. “mountains, plain, and ocean” are arranged from Info Add: No.750, Sec. 3, Qingyun Rd., Township, Yilan County, Taiwan Tel: 886-3-977-9700 Web: http: //www.lym.gov.tw Hours: 09:00-17:00(Tues - Sun) Ticket: NTD 100 Guide: Audio guides and docents Dining: Cafe Service: Information Sightseeing: Wushih Harbor, Guishan (Turtle) Island, Beiguan Crab Museum

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Taiwan Theater Museum

After 4 years of preparation, the Taiwan Theater Museum was opened to the public in 1990. It is the first local public theater museum in Taiwan and the first museum in Yilan County. In addition to the exhibition of items associated with Taiwanese opera and string puppets, the museum also collects and preserves relics related to Beiquan and hand puppetry.

The goals of this museum are to collect materials Costumes of Taiwanese opera documenting the development of Taiwan theater, Info conduct research regarding traditional dramas, inspire Add: No.101, Sec. 2, Fuxing Rd., Yilan City, Yilan County, Taiwan folk artists, as well as preserve and promote folk plays. Tel: 886-3-932-2440#400-407 By means of performances, exhibition, and promotion Web: http: //svr2.ilccb.gov.tw/theatre/index.htm the public’s understanding of the essence of puppetry will be deepened, thereby ensuring the preservation Hours: 09:00-12:00 13:00-17:00(Tues - Fri), and continuing development of this folk art. 09:00-17:00(Sat - Sun) Ticket: Free Sightseeing: Jiazihlan Winery, Jhaoying Temple, Jiaoxi Hot springs

69 Remarkable Museums 37 Hualien Stone Sculpture Museum

Hualien is the distribution center of Taiwan for stone have been organized to promote Hualien as a tourist materials and is famed for its production of marble. destination with stone sculpture as a focus. The The Hualien Stone Sculpture Museum was established museum collection comprises exquisite sculptures on 1 October 2001, for purposes of preservation, collected over the years and selected artworks from research, and development of the art of utilizing stone. the international stone sculpture festivals held by the Based on the concept of a traditional museum, but museum. located outdoors, this outdoor museum combines art with technology to help fellow countrymen better Info understand stone materials and develop their aesthetic Add: No.8, Wenfu Rd., Hualien City, Hualien sense. Various activities related to stone sculptures County, Taiwan Tel: 886-3-822-7121 Web: http://stone.hccc.gov.tw Hours: 09:00-17:00(Mon - Sun) Ticket: NTD 20 Guide: By appointment Dining: Cafeteria Sightseeing: Hualien Cultural Creativity Park, , Jian Township Amis Museum

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Penghu Living Museum

The Penghu Living Museum focuses on portraying the lifestyle, culture, history, and ecosystem of Penghu. This museum is designed to introduce the development of Penghu at a more profound level. As a specialized county institute, it is the core organization for the development of museums in the entire county. This museum is not only an educational institute, but also a community center and a living space shared by the people of Penghu. Info Add: No.30, Jhihping Rd., Magong City, Penghu County, Taiwan Tel: 886-6-921-0405 Web: http://phkt.phhcc.gov.tw/english/home.asp

Hours: 09:00-12:00 14:00-17:00(Wed - Sun) Ticket: Free Sightseeing: Queen of Heaven (Tian Hou) Temple, Shiyu West Fort

71 Remarkable Museums 39 Lieyu Township Art Cultural Hall

The Lieyu Township Art Cultural Hall was founded in 2006 and dedicated to the preservation of local heritage. The goal of this Cultural Hall is to establish a park that provides guided tours that integrate local culture, historic heritage, and the ecosystem. As the cultural center of this town, this Hall seeks to balance the development of tourism and preservation of cultural heritage. Moreover, this organization will initiate campaigns to create an awareness of cultural identity by directing the attention of town residents toward their own background. This will encourage them to Info develop an interest in local customs and history. A Add: 3F., No.1-1, W. Rd., Lieyu Township, living space combining culture and community will County, Taiwan thus be created. Permanent exhibitions in the Hall Tel: 886-82-364-500 display the special traditional features of the Lieyu Web: http://superspace.cca.gov.tw/mp.asp?mp=105 area, while special exhibitions are to be held from time Hours: 08:00-17:30(Mon - Sun) to time, introducing various themes to local residents. Ticket: Free Sightseeing: Kuningtou War Museum, Folk Cultural Village

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Red Deer Lily Scarves / Paiwan Beads Patterns Series / Sun Yat-sen Doll / National Dr. National Museum of Natural National Museum of Prehistory Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Science

Crystal LED Touch Frame Something to Say Kettle / Lucky Cloud Flower Alley / Art Prints / Chimei Museum National Taiwan Museum of Yingge Ceramics Museum Fine Arts

Fei Fei Mug / National Palace Museum

Mrs. Flowers Doll / National Museum of History

Tai Chi Paperweight / Juming Museum

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74 75 Selected Museums 01 National Taiwan University Museums

Including the Museum of Anthropology, Geo-specimen Cottage, Insectarium, NTU Heritage Hall of Physics, Museum of Zoology, Herbarium of National Taiwan University, NTU Agricultural Exhibition Hall, Museum of Archives, Museum of Medical Humanities, Gallery of NTU History)

In the more than 80 years since its founding in 1928, National Taiwan University has accumulated a collection of unique and valuable specimens and cultural artifacts, numbering in the tens of Info thousands. These collected works are housed in Add: No.1, Roosevelt Rd., Sec. 4, Taipei, Taiwan various departments on campus for both research and Tel: 886-2-3366-2362 educational use. In 2005, the faculties underwent Web: http://www.museums.ntu.edu.tw/index.jsp a major consolidation plan, and the NTU Museums Hours: Check website officially began operating in 2007, heralding a new Ticket: Free era in the field of university museums. Sightseeing: Fanglan Mansion, Taipei Water Park

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Art Museum, National Taiwan University of Arts Upon assuming his post as President of National Taiwan University of Arts in 2004, Dr. Huang Kuang- nan, the pioneer of museumology in Taiwan, noted that an on-campus museum would be an important factor in distinguishing a university. Based on his philosophy and aims to become a platform for international cultural exchange, the Art museum of National Taiwan University of Arts was opened to the public in March 2008. The museum’s Historical Old furniture exhibition Object Conservation Research Center was established Info in 2010, and focuses on research and preservation of Add: No.59, Sec. 1, Daguan Rd., Banqiao City, Taipei the museum collection. County, Taiwan Tel: 886-2-2272-2181#2454 In the future, using the “museum consortium” Web: http:/museum.ntua.edu.tw/activities.asp concept, the museum plans to position itself as a “comprehensive community museum” and a center for Hours: 11:00-18:00(Tues, Thr, Fri), educational resources. This will establish the museum 12:00-20:00(Wed), 09:00-17:00(Sat - Sun) as the hub for developing art resources in Taiwan. Ticket: Free Sightseeing: Lin Pen-Yuan Family Mansion and Garden

77 Selected Museums 03 National Cheng Kung University Museum

The NCKU Museum was founded on 11 November, 2007. It is the first public university in Taiwan to include a museum as part of its organizational structure. The museum consists of the Main Museum, the Campus Environment Museum, and various Departmental Museums situated within colleges and departments on campus, thereby rendering the entire university one large museum.

This institute actively supports faculty research, Info collecting, preserving, exhibiting and teaching, and Add: No.1, University Rd., Tainan city, Taiwan provides assistance with related tasks, along with Tel: 886-6-275-7575#63028 training students to become committed volunteers. Web: http://museum.ncku.edu.tw It is a means of helping students to become global Hours: 10:00-17:00(Tues - Sun) citizens who possess both professional knowledge and Ticket: Free are culturally cultivated. Sightseeing: Chihkan Tower, Tainan Cultural Creativity Park

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Hwa Kang Museum, Chinese Culture University

Established in 1971, the Hwa Kang Museum is the first comprehensive museum of its kind in Taiwan. Among their more than 50,000 collected works, the permanent collection consists of modern and contemporary Western paintings as well as Chinese paintings and calligraphy, photographic works of Lang Chingshan, Chinese ceramics from various dynasties, folk arts, and woodblock prints. Among these, more than 13,000 artifacts have been designated as items of great rarity, a greater number than any other Meditation, oil painting of Li Mei-shi university art collections can claim. The museum is open to the public, and admission is free. Info Add: No. 55, Hwa-Kang Rd., Yang-Ming-Shan, In keeping with the practice of museums throughout Taipei, Taiwan the world, the Hwa Kang Museum has been Tel: 886-2-2861-0511 digitalizing their collection since 2004. By July 2010, Web: http://www2.pccu.edu.tw/CUCH/ 1,699 paintings and examples of calligraphy had Hours: 09:00-16:00(Mon - Fri) been digitalized. Image quality is equal to that used Ticket: Free for high-level reproductions and the metadata meets Sightseeing: Yangmingshan National Park international standards. 79 Selected Museums 05 Tamkang University Maritime Museum

The Tamkang University Maritime Museum, located on the university campus, was established in 1990. The museum has more than 60 model ships on display; Chinese and western, ancient and modern.

These range from the fifteenth to seventeenth centuries, and even include futuristic superconductor electromagnetic propelled vessels. These hand-made scale models are examples of the finest craftsmanship. Each model is uniquely different with every detail meticulously reproduced. This museum is a veritable Info treasure-trove with both educational and Informative Add: No.151, Yingzhuan Rd., Danshui Township, aspects. Taipei County, Taiwan Tel: 886-2-2621-5656#2618 Web: http://www2.tku.edu.tw/~finearts/a1.htm Hours: 09:00-17:00(Mon - Sat) Ticket: Free Sightseeing: Yinshan Temple, Tamsui Old Street

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Huafan Cultural Gallery

The Huafan Cultural Gallery was founded by the Administration Building (Wuming Building) was Venerable Hiuwan, who expressed her ultimate goal completed in May 1995, and the gallery was as: “The creation of an environment for visitors where transferred to this building in October to celebrate the they may immerse themselves in an atmosphere of school anniversary. The most unique feature of this Confucianism and Buddhism, and in this manner gallery is the collection of Zen paintings by the school cultivate an artistic life”. The goal of the Huafan founder, the Venerable Hiuwan. Cultural Gallery is to inspire and cultivate young people by making available to them an ambiance that will Info assist them in achieving “enlightenment”. Add: No.1, Huafan Rd., Shiding Township, Taipei County, Taiwan From 1990 to 1995, when the construction of the Tel: 886-2-2663-2102#3201-3202 Huanfan University was underway, the gallery was Web: http://www.hfu.edu.tw/~gfc/index.html temporarily located on the 4th floor of the Shiyong Hours: 08:00-16:30 Building. The exhibition areas were divided into the Ticket: Free Buddha Section, Dharma Ratna Section, Pre-institute Sightseeing: Shenkeng Huang Yung-An’s History Section, History of School Establishment, Residence, Shenkeng Old Street, Pinglin Tea and a Calligraphy & Chinese Painting Section. The Museum

81 Selected Museums 07 Formosa Plastics Group Museum

The Formosa Plastics Group (FPG) was founded in 1954 as a company specializing in the development of plastic products. Today, having developed along with the overall growth and prosperity of Taiwan’s economy, it is now one of the largest petrochemical enterprises in the world.

In 2004, to commemorate the Group’s 50th anniversary, the Formosa Plastics Group Museum was established to document the growth and history of FPG. It is open to the public and admission is free Info of charge. With more than 6,600 square meters of Add: No.259, Wenhua 1st Rd., Guishan Township, display space, the museum has archived all documents Taoyuan County, Taiwan pertinent to the company’s development as well as the Tel: 886-3-211-8800#3391 FPG’s company ethos. Web: http: //www.fpgmuseum.com.tw Hours: 09:00-17:00(Tues - Sun) Ticket: Free Sightseeing: Taoyuan Jinfu Temple

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Ling Tung Numismatic Museum

The Ling Tung Numismatic Museum was founded in 2006 to celebrate the 4th anniversary of Ling Tung University. It houses the private collection of the school President, Dr. Michael Jen-Kwei Chen, and comprises approximately 4,000 pieces of ancient Chinese coins and paper money, as well as examples of silver ingots and bars that circulated during different dynasties.

From the standpoint of museum collection, scale, administrative efficiency or educational value, this museum is the very first of its kind among domestic Info universities. At present, the museum collection has Add: No.1, Lingdong Rd., Nantun Dist., Taichung, been digitalized and pertinent information on currency Taiwan and related artifacts is being continually collected. It Tel: 886-4-2389-2088#2541 is hoped that this collection will serve as a foundation Web: http: //www.ltu.edu.tw/~ltnm/ for further academic research regarding the study of Hours: 08:10-12:00, 13:10-17:00(Every Wednesday) currency and finance. Ticket: Free Sightseeing: Former Taichung City Hall, Lecheng Temple

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Tour Taiwan Cultural Heritage Tourism Ilha Formosa Traveling In Taiwan: Sounds and Sights of Taiwan National Parks Folk Customs and Temple Festivals Local Cultural Festivals Gourmet Food General Information of Taiwan Enjoying Taiwan Museums

Jin-qua-shi Shrine

National Taiwan Museum (sketched by Lee Chian-lang)

86 Cultural Heritage美哉 台灣 Anthropological Treasures Taiwanese culture is a mix of eastern and Jin-qua-shi Shrine western cultures. The geographical location is special due to being located between oceans and continents. This mix of cultures and locations results in a diverse natural environment and cultural landscape. The essence of Taiwan is highlighted through architecture, arts and crafts, folk rituals, drama and music, as well as beauty through the island's natural ecology. The Red House The government of Taiwan enacted the Cultural Heritage Preservation Act in 1982, which established the legal basis for preservation of cultural assets. Through the end of 2009, the total assets include 712 historic sites, 902 historic buildings, five communities, 36 archaeological sites, 24 cultural sites, 70 traditional arts, 59 folk customs, and 802 antiquities.

Changhua Confucius Temple

The Red House (sketched by Lee Chian-lang)

Queen of Heaven(Matzu) Temple at Penghu

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Taiwan Temple's Door God

Bopiliao area

Old Mountain Line in Taichung Taipei Longshan Temple Enjoying Taiwan Museums Enjoying Taiwan Museums

Ancestral Temple of Li Family

Lin Family Mansion in Wufeng

Taipei Story House (sketched by Lee Chian-lang)

Taipei Story House Taipei Hotspring Museum Tamsui Octagon Tower

Taipei Hot Spring Museum(sketched by Lee Chian-lang)

Tamsui Yinshan Temple Enjoying Taiwan Museums

Alishan sunset Potential World Heritage Sites in Taiwan

UNESCO World Heritage Site is a 1. Taroko National Park location listed by the UNESCO (United 2. Qilan Mountain Cypress Forest Nations Educational, Scientific and 3. Beinan Site and Mt. Dulan Cultural Organization) as of special 4. Alishan Forest Railway physical or cultural significance. Taiwan 5. Datun Volcano Group is not a member of the UN and no local 6. Orchid Island Community and Natural Landscape site has been accorded world heritage 7. Fort San Domingo and Surrounding Historical Building, Tamsui status. Nevertheless, there are many 8. Jinguashi Community cultural sites in Taiwan which meet world 9. Penghu Columnar Basalt Nature Reserve heritage criteria. The Council for Cultural 10. Old Mountain Line Railway Affairs therefore requested domestic 11. experts, scholars, local governments, 12. Kinmen & Mazu Wartime Culture and historians to recommend potential 13. Lesheng Sanatorium world heritage sites in Taiwan. Based 14. Taoyuan Tableland Ponds on their recommendations, the Council 15. Wushantou Reservoir & Jianan Dike selected the following 17 sites: 16. Stone-slab Houses of the Paiwan Tribe, Pingdung 17. Stone Tidal Weirs, Penghu

Former British Consulate at Tamsui

92 悠遊台灣博物館 1. Taroko National Park 2. Qilan Mountain Cypress Forest 3. Beinan Site and Mt. Dulan 4. Alishan Forest Railway 5. Datun Volcano Group 6. Orchid Island Community and Natural Landscape 7. Fort San Domingo and Surrounding Historical Building, Tamsui 8. Jinguashi Community 9. Penghu Columnar Basalt Nature Reserve 10. Old Mountain Line Railway 11. Yushan National Park 12. Kinmen & Mazu Wartime Culture Penghu Columnar Basalt Nature Reserve 13. Lesheng Sanatorium 14. Taoyuan Tableland Ponds 15. Wushantou Reservoir & Jianan Dike 16. Stone-slab Houses of the Paiwan Tribe, Pingdung 17. Stone Tidal Weirs, Penghu

Double-Heart Stone Trap

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Non-material Cultural Heritage in Taiwan

According to the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of Non-material Cultural Heritage, non-material cultural heritage is defined as follows: oral folklore and expressions, which include language; performance art; social customs, rituals, and festivals; application of knowledge related to Nature or Universe; traditional crafts. At present, Taiwan has listed 10 items that meet these criteria.

Atayal woman with facial tattoo

Songs of the Bunun Tribe

94 Non-material Cultural Heritage in Taiwan

Traditional Taiwanese Puppet

1. Atayal Mythology and Folklores 2. Songs of the Bunun Tribe 3. Beiquan Music and Theatrical Performance 4. Glove Puppetry 5. Taiwanese Opera 6. Paper Artifacts for Funerals Beiquan Music 7. Ami Harvest Festival 8. Pas-ta'ai Ceremony of the Saisiyat people 9. Wang-Ye Worship 10. Mazu Worship

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Taiwanese Opera 悠遊台灣博物館 Paper Artifacts for Funerals

Pas-ta'ai Ceremony of the Saisiyat people Enjoying Taiwan Museums

Ilha Formosa Due to its small size, Taiwan is not easy to locate on the world map. However, for those who have discovered it, a closer acquaintance will reveal the cultural diversity and lush beauty of this small island.

Located off the coast of southeast China, Taiwan is a long and narrow island lying on a north-south axis. The island covers an area of 36,000 square kilometers (14,400 square miles) and is separated from China by the . There are several smaller islands off both the east and west coasts of Taiwan, i.e. Green Island, Orchid Island, Penghu, Jinmen and Mazu. As one of the small islands on the Pacific Rim, Taiwan occupies a strategic location for transportation in Asia, making it a busy hub for international flying routes.

Taiwan is a small island surrounded by the sea.

98 Tourists can visit the island all year round.

Mild and Pleasant Weather

With the Tropic of Cancer passing through southern Taiwan, the island is endowed with both sub- tropical and temperate climates. Visitors from northern latitudes who cherish warm sunshine could find themselves enjoying a year-round summer in southern Taiwan. The Kenting area is well-known for its South Asia flavor and relaxing atmosphere. On the other hand, travelers from southern latitudes may be surprised to find how mild the climate can be in Taiwan. In the mountain regions, tourists encounter green forests and refreshing air once they reach 1,000 meters above sea level. In fall and winter, it is even possible to sometimes see red maple leaves in certain areas of northern Taiwan.

There are four distinct seasons in Taiwan. The average temperature is around 22℃(72℉ ) and the lowest average 12℃(54℉ ). The weather in summer and fall is stable, which makes them the best seasons for traveling. In the winter, cold fronts sometimes render northern Taiwan damp and cold, but hot springs throughout the country make the island a favored winter destination for some international tourists.

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Siao Baisha Yu, Penghu

Diverse Natural Environment The island of Taiwan was formed by the collision between the Philippine Sea Plate and the Eurasian Plate, giving the island its variety of landforms and geological characteristics. Multiple climates have made Taiwan a land of rich and diverse natural environment. There are 18,400 species of wildlife, of which 20%, such as Masu Salmon (Oncorhynchus masou formosanus), Formosan Rock Macaque (Macaca cyclopis), (Ursus thibetanus formosanus), and Swinhoe's Pheasant (Lophura swinhoii), are unique to Taiwan. This makes Taiwan one of the areas where natural conservation is of the utmost importance. For the moment, there are 8 national parks and 13 national scenic sites where rich and natural beauty has been preserved.

Taiwan Blue Magpie

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Hsiaoyukeng in Yangmingshan National Park

There are 220 mountains with an elevation of 3,000 meters above sea level. Among these, Yushan with an altitude of 3,952 meters, is the highest mountain in Taiwan, as well as Northeast Asia.

2/3 of the island is covered by mountain forests. Volcanic eruptions millions of years ago left the Yangmingshan National Park in northern Taiwan with a unique post volcanic terrain. The lava rocks extend down to the ocean where they form the unique geological landscape of the northern shore. Rivers originating from various mountains cut through the rocks to create gorges and waterfalls. The best example is the world-renowned Taroko Gorge, an awe-inspiring miracle created by Nature.

The outside islands are known for their ocean farming, seabed hot springs, coral reef islands, Tao tribal culture, distinctive wartime constructions, and traditional architectures. Each island is unique in its own right and has proven itself a worthy tourist destination.

Anping kettle National Museum of History

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Cultural Diversity Taiwan has inherited the profound Chinese culture but various immigrant cultures are also found in the society. In the early 17th century, Taiwan was briefly occupied by mighty sea-going nations, such as Holland, Spain and Portugal, followed in 1895 by , who ruled for 50 years. After the end of WWII, Han immigrants from various parts of China began to relocate to Taiwan. Han immigrants from different periods, together with the 14 aboriginal tribes who are the true “native” residents, make Taiwan a melting pot for multiple cultures, arts, rituals, customs, and regional foods.

Chinese coastal map National Museum of History

102 Tour Taiwan Apart from its much-praised political and economic growth, a variety of urban and country landscapes, both modern and traditional, coexist on this island. More importantly, the various traditional customs of each ethnic group are still observed and practiced, while new cultures continue to emerge. Examples of the former are the Confucius Memorial Ceremony in spring and fall, the lantern display and dancing dragons during the Lantern Festival, “Qiang- Ku” and “Floating the Lanterns” ceremonies during the Hungry Ghost Festival, as well as the The Portrait of Konxinga aboriginal Harvest Festival, Monkey Festival, National Taiwan Museum War Festival, Hunting Festival, and the Pingpu Night Festival. Examples of the latter would be the exciting Fulong and Kenting Music The appearance of Austronesian people in Festivals, which attract thousands of young Taiwan may be traced back to 7,000 years ago. people from every corners of the globe every Artifacts from their civilizations, ranging from year. Museums, local the pre-historic time, late Neolithic Period and exhibitions or art the Metal Period, have been excavated and can galleries of varying be seen displayed in various museums around sizes are to be found Taiwan. in small townships During the Qing Dynasty, a large number of Han throughout the Chinese immigrated to the island, bringing with island. These them their mother tongue, lifestyle, customs activities and and various ceremonial rituals. From then on, organizations the Chinese culture is well safeguarded in this witness the vitality island. Whether it be written language, classics, and creativity of the artifacts or ethical teachings, Taiwan is among Taiwan people! Chinese societies around the world the only place where these cultural heritages have been best preserved. Taiwan has thus become the top choice for foreigners to study Chinese and Fen-shih-ye in Kinmen traditional Chinese culture. Enjoying Taiwan Museums

Traveling In Taiwan: Sounds and Sights of Taiwan

National Parks Hehuanshan

Taiwan is richly endowed with natural resources. Aside from spectacular landscapes, various ecosystems can also be found in the 8 national parks. Only by seeing these places for yourself you can truely experience the overwhelming mystique of Nature. 1. Yangmingshan National Park: located in the vicinity of Taipei and famed for its volcanic landform.

2. Shei-Pa National Park: located in the counties of Hsinchu and Miaoli, this park is well-known as the habitation of masu salmon (Oncorhynchus masou formosanus), a species of fish unique to Taiwan.

3. Taroko National Park: located in Hualien district of east Taiwan, the sides of the gorge tower loom high above the Liwu River, whose erosive force gradually carved it from the surrounding mountains.

4. Yushan National Park: the highest mountain range in central Taiwan and covering an area that extends across many counties.

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Taroko National Park

105 5. Kenting National Park: located in south Taiwan and famed for its sunshine and Southeast Asia atmosphere.

6. : famed for its wartime architectures.

7. Dongsha Marine National Park: known for its unique white sand landscape composed of shattered coral and eroded seashells.

8. : known for its cultural and historic preservation and ecosystem conservation.

106Alishan National Scenic Area Dongyin Lighthouse, Matsu

Kinmen Battlefield Cultural Park

Matsu National Scenic Area

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Qingshui Zushi Worship Ceremony, Sanxia

Folk Customs and Temple Festivals

Owing to the widespread number of temples throughout Taiwan and the degree of religious enthusiasm, festive temple fairs are held to celebrate the birthday of gods, worship deities, or pray for peace and prosperity.

> Taiwan Lantern Festival: 15 January (lunar calendar) > Pinghsi Sky Lantern Festival: 15 January (lunar calendar) > Double Fifth Dragon Boat Festival: 5 May (lunar calendar) > Chung Yuan Festival: July (lunar calendar) > Toucheng Chiang Ku Festival: 29 July (lunar calendar)

Releasing sky lanterns

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Pinghsi Sky Lantern Festival 109 Enjoying Taiwan Museums

> Confucius Ceremony: 28 September (solar calendar) > Moon Festival: 15 August (lunar calendar) > Qingshui Zushi Worship Ceremony, Sanxia: 6 January (lunar calendar) > Yenshui Firecracker Festival: 15 January (lunar calendar) Lantern > Taitung “Bombarding Master Handan with Firecrackers” Festival: 15 January (lunar calendar) > Yeliu, Harbor Cleansing Ceremony, performed by “Passing A God’s Sedan Chair Over Fire”: 15 January (lunar calendar) > Luermen Tianhou Temple Cultural Season, Tainan: January

Confucius Ceremony

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Burning the Wang-ye Boat

> Chen-sheng-wang Worship Confucius Ceremony Festival, Daxi: 11 February (lunar calendar) > Sucuo Wang-ye Boat Festival, Tainan: 2 March (lunar calendar) > Chiayi Rope Swing Competition, Jiayi: 6 March (lunar calendar) > Beigang Mazu Pilgrimage Taitung's Bombarding Master Handan Festival Procession: 19 March – 20 March (lunar calendar) > “Xigang Burning the Wang-ye Boat” Festival: 10 April – 20 April (lunar calendar) > Dadaocheng Xiahai City God Worship: 11 May – 13 May (lunar calendar)

The temple parade, including lion dance array, the band, masquarade etc

111 Enjoying Taiwan Museums Aboriginal Festivals Throughout Taiwan, there are more than 150 aboriginal festivals, each signifying its own cultural background and lifestyle. Most festivals celebrate the coming of adulthood, hunting, harvest, and worship of ancestors. Other festivals give thanks, pray for blessing, provide training in outdoor survival, or unite the tribe in common cause.

> Tsou Mayasvi (War) Ceremony, Alishan: 15 February Paiwan Ceramic Jar National Taiwan Museum > Bunun “Shooting the Ear Festival”, Xinyi: March > Amis Fishing Festival, Jian: June > Tao Harvest Festival: June > Amis Harvest Festival: July – August > Paiwan Harvest Festival, : 15 August > Pingpu Night Ceremony, Toushe: 14 October (lunar calendar) > Saisiyat Pas-ta'ai Ceremony: 15 October (lunar calendar) > Atayal Cultural Festival, Wushe: 31 December – March of the following year

War Ritual of the Tsou Tribe

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Tao Boat Launching Ceremony

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Local Cultural Festivals

> Kenting Wind Chimes Festival: January – February > Wulai Cherry Blossoms Festival: February – March > Yilan Green Expo: March – April > Alishan Cherry Blossoms Festival: March – April Spring Onion and Garlic Festival at Sanshing, Yilan > Miaoli International Mask Festival: March – April > Yangmingshan Flower Festival: March – May > Taoyuan Songkran Festival: 13 April – 16 April > Tucheng Hakka Tong Blossom Festival: 15 April > Litoudian Wooden Sandal Contest: 5 May Kaohsiung International Container Arts Festival > Sanyi Wood Carving Festival: May > Donggang Blue Fin Tuna Cultural Festival: May – July > Yanliao Sand Sculpture Festival: July > Sailboat Season on the Northeast Coast: July

> Yilan International Children's Yangmingshan Flower Festival Folklore and Folk Game Festival: July - August > Baihe Lotus Festival: July - August > Yingge Ceramics Festival: October > Shimen International Kites > Daxi Spinning Top Festival: Festival: September October > Sinpu Dried Persimmon Cake > Yilan Sanxing Spring Onion and Festival: September Garlic Festival: 15 December > Hsinchu International Glass Art > Kaohsiung International Container Festival: September - November Arts Festival : December-January

114 Gourmet Food

It is no exaggeration to refer to Taiwan as a melting pot for foods, ranging from Chinese food to exotic cuisines. Numerous food stalls, restaurants, or hotel restaurants can be found Silks Palace at National Palace Museum presents classic Chinese dishes in every city or town in Taiwan, which makes dining out very convenient. A variety of food from other nations can also be found here, such as specialities from the Chinese restaurants provide dishes from various United States, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Chinese regions. For example, northern style Korea, , Vietnam, India. International food such as Beijing, Tianjin, and franchise restaurants, such as McDonald’s, dishes, and southern style food such as Sichuan, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Mos Burger, and Hunan, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Guangdong, and of Starbucks, can easily be found on street course, Taiwan dishes. corners.

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Taipei Dihua Street

Beipu Old Street Taiwan also has some unique culinary cultures, i.e. vegetarian food, night market food, special flavored hot pot (i.e. herbal hot pot), teahouses, interesting pubs or beer houses. There is something for every palate.

Night markets and interesting streets are a “must” if one wishes to experience this aspect of local creativity and vitality.

Interesting Streets Taipei Dihua Street Sanxia Old Street Tamshui Old Street Jinshan Old Street Daxi Old Street Jingming First Street Sanfeng Central Street Dashi Old Street 117 Related Links

Taiwan Tourism Information http://taiwan.net.tw Ministry of Foreign Affairs http://www.mofa.gov.tw Bureau of Consular Affairs http://www.boca.gov.tw/mp.asp Council for Cultural Affairs http://www.cca.gov.tw Government Information Office http://info.gio.gov.tw Taiwan Touch Your Heart http://taiwan.net.tw Taiwan Museum http://museum.cca.gov.tw National Chiang Kai Shek Cultural Center (National Theater, National Concert Hall) http://www.ntch.edu.tw Taiwan Festivals http://edu.ocac.gov.tw/local/web/Index.htm Taiwan Art Gallery Association http://www.artsdealer.net Guanghua Jade Market http://www.taipeitravel.net/user/article.aspx?Lang=1&SNo=05000477 Tour Taiwan

Taiwan Tourism Information http://taiwan.net.tw Ministry of Foreign Affairs http://www.mofa.gov.tw Bureau of Consular Affairs http://www.boca.gov.tw/mp.asp Council for Cultural Affairs http://www.cca.gov.tw Government Information Office http://info.gio.gov.tw Taiwan Touch Your Heart http://taiwan.net.tw Taiwan Museum http://museum.cca.gov.tw National Chiang Kai Shek Cultural Center (National Theater, National Concert Hall) http://www.ntch.edu.tw Taiwan Festivals http://edu.ocac.gov.tw/local/web/Index.htm Taiwan Art Gallery Association http://www.artsdealer.net Guanghua Jade Market http://www.taipeitravel.net/user/article.aspx?Lang=1&SNo=05000477 119 General Information of Taiwan

Country Name Republic of China (Taiwan) Founding Year 1912 National Day 10 October Government Unitary, democratic republic Head of State President (4-year term) National Flag Blue Sky, White Sun, and a Wholly Red Earth National Flower Plum flower National Bird Taiwan Blue Magpie History Established in 1912 in mainland China, the Republic of China is the first democratic republic in Asia. After 1949, it encompasses Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu. Visa Open to 33 countries with visa-free treatment Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs at http://www.boca.gov.tw/mp.asp Area 36,191 square kilometers Capital Taipei City, with a population of 2.6 million*1 Country Code TWN Telephone Code +886 Voltage 110 Volts, 60 Hz Socket NEMA 1-15,NEMA 5-15 Location (Taiwan) 23°46’N 121°0’E, located in Pacific Ocean, 120 km off the coast of mainland China, surrounded by the Ryukyu Islands (Japan) and the Philippines Time Zone GMT+8 Weather Average temperature: 22℃ The lowest temperature: 12-17℃ (54-63℉ ) Winter: rainy Summer & Autumn: season Population 23,138,381*2 Languages Official language: Mandarin Chinese Other languages: Taiwanese, Hakka and indigenous languages Official Script Traditional Chinese Food Chinese and exotic cuisines, Taiwanese snacks Currency New Taiwan Dollar (NTD/TWD/NT$)

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Economy Hi-tech industries, electronics, service, tropical products Gross National NT$12 trillion and 527.4 billion*1 Product (GNP) Gross Domestic US$16,442*1 Product (GDP) per capita Net Foreign Demand Annual trade surplus of US$ 33.179 billion*1 Human Development 0.943*3 Index (HDI) Transportation Air traffic: Taoyuan International Airport, Kaohsiung International Airport Transportation nationwide: Taiwan Railway Service, , Taipei Rapid Transit, , city bus, taxi The Highest Mountain Yushan Mountain (3,952 meter) The Longest River Jhuoshuei River (186.6 meter) The Largest River (3,285 square kilometer) The Largest Lake Sun Moon Lake Surface area: 800 hectare Surface height: 750 meter Max. depth: 30 meter Water storage: 140 million cubic meter The Biggest Waterfall Shihfen Waterfall (15 meter high and 30 meter wide) Coastline 1,566.3 kilometer The Tallest Building Taipei 101 (508 m), located in Taipei’s Xinyi District, designed by architect C.Y. Lee, world’s second-tallest skyscraper The Largest Reservoir Tsengwen Reservoir (17 square kilometer, 700 million cubic meter of water) The Longest Tunnel The Hsuehshan Tunnel (12.9 km) The Biggest Harbor of Kaohsiung (35,024 ship, 8,581,273 TEU in 2009)*4 The Biggest Eslite's flagship bookstore, located in Taipei’s Xinyi District, Bookstore 7,500 ping floor space

Source: *1 The Republic of China Yearbook, 2009 *2 National statistics, R. O. C.(Taiwan), June 2010 *3 National statistics, R. O. C.(Taiwan), 2007 *4 Kaohsiung Habor Bureau, 2009 121 122 Chinese Association of Museums The 96 institutional members and 242 individual members

National Museum of Prehistory, Academia Historica, Assembly Affairs Museum of Legislative Yuan, Aurora Art Museum, Aviation Museum Bureau of Cultural Affairs of I-Lan County Government, Chang Foundation, County Cultural Affairs Bureau, Chia-Yi Municipal Museum, Children's Art Museum in Taipei, Chilin Foundation, Chimei Museum, Council of Indigenous Peoples of Executive Yuan, Cultural Affairs Bureau of Kinmen County, Cultural Affairs Bureau of HsinChu City, Cultural Affairs Bureau of Taichung City, Cultural Affairs Bureau of Taipei County, Cultural Affairs Department of Pingtung County, Cultural Bureau of Kaohsiung County Government, Danshui Historical Sites of Taipei County, Department of Culture and Tourism of Government, Digital Art Center of Taipei, Evergreen Maritime Museum, Fu Guang Yuan Art Gallery, Formosa Plastics Group Museum, Garduate Institute of Museology, TNNUAGold Ecological Park, Graduate Institute of Museum Studies of Fu jen Catholic University, Hakka Culture Center of Kaohsiung County, Headquarters Administration of Cultural Heritage Council for Cultural Affairs, Honggah Museum, Huafan Cultural Gallery, Cultural Affairs Bureau, Hwa Kang Museum Chinese Culture University, I-Lan Museums Association, International Culture and Tourism Bureau of , Juming Museum, Kaohsiung County Museum of Natural History, Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts, Kaohsiung Museum of History, Keelung City Cultural Affairs Bureau, Li Tien-lu Hand Puppet Historical Museum, Lingnan Fine Arts Museums of Academia Sinica, Mai Foundation, Matsu Folklore Culture Museum, Me-Ling Fine Arts Museum, Mongolian and Tibetan Culture Center, Museum of Institute of Ethnology of Academia Sinia, Museum of Jade ArtMuseum of the Institute of History and Philology, Academia Sinica, Museum of World Religions, National Cheng Kung University Museum, National Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall, National Museum of History, National Museum of Marine Biology & Aquarium, National Museum of Marine Science of Technology Provisional Office, National Museum of Natural Science, National Museum of Taiwan History, National Museum of Taiwan Literature, National Palace Museum, National Radio Museum, National Science and Technology Museum, National Taiwan Arts Education Center, National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall, National Taiwan Museum, National Taiwan Museum of Fine Art, National Taiwan Science Education Center, Penghu Living Museum, Postal Museum, Preparatory Office of theNational Headquarters of Taiwan Traditional Arts, Preparatory Office of Yue-San Antique Automobil MuseumR.O.C. Armed Forces Museum, Rice Castle Museum, Shihsanhang Museum of Archaeology, Shung Ye Museum of Formosan Aborigines, Suho Memorial Paper Museum, Cultural Affairs Bureau, Taichung County Seaport Art Center, Tainan Municipal Cultural Center, Taipei 228 Memorial Musuem, Taipei County Hakka Museum, Taipei Fine Art Museum, Taiwan Salt Museum, Tamkang University Maritime Museum, Taoyuan County Government Cultural Affairs Bureau, The World Police Museum, Tinan County Government Cultural Affairs Department, Whampo History Exhibition Hall, Wulai Atayal Museum of Taipei County, Yilan County Langyang Museum, Yingge Ceramics Museum, the Exhibition Hall for Occupational Safety and Health, Bureau of Cultural Affairs of Kaohsiung County Government, Cheng Nan-jung Liberty Museum, Institute of Yilan County History, Art Museum, National Taiwan University of Arts

123 Editor's Note

Cultural heritage is something shared in common by all mankind, and they preserve these cultural assets in museums. It can be said that museums are the world’s most valuable organizations. Countless people have devoted their lives to the gathering and study of these artifacts, while governments and private sectors invest large sums in their preservation. Their goal is the same: to share valuable specimens and cultural relics with the public and preserve them intact. An inscription found on a bronze from the Shang/Zhou period says it all: “For the delectation of future generations.” Without doubt, this one succinct phrase has summed up the ultimate mission of all museum professionals!

Museum professionals in the 21st century are racking their brains to come up with innovative exhibitions. Members of related professions never cease trying to find better ways to replace the old with the new, thereby infusing the world of museums with limitless creativity. In addition to the educational goals of traditional displays, performance art has now become an accepted aspect of museum exhibitions. Various related services, such as gourmet food, coffee, tea, curio shops and tourism, have made museum operation a feast almost too sumptuous to absorb. A trip to the museum is guaranteed to provide the visitor with both spiritual and material satisfaction.

This pamphlet is designed for international travelers who are interested in cultural tours. The primary purpose is to introduce Taiwan's museums and to provide general information about cultural assets and sightseeing resources. This booklet has been expanded to include historic sites, tourist attractions, display halls, theaters, and famous scenic spots. Based on the concept of a “Cultural Tourism Booklet”, this pamphlet is the first attempt of its kind of Chinese Association of Museums (CAM). However, due to limitations of time, funds and human resources, it is inevitable that some may find it unsatisfying. We beg for your understanding that this guide has only been made possible through the joint effort of many people. Should the day come when CAM has greater resources to draw upon, the contents of future editions will surely be more complete and exciting.

Welcome to Taiwan's Museums!

Chinese Association of Museums Standing Board Member Wu Shu-ying 2010.10

124 125 Reminders The opening hours of each museum listed in this pamphlet are based on regular schedules, and do not include any changes made by museums owing to special circumstances. For an exact listing of related opening hours, or admission details, please consult the announcements made by each individual museum. Before visiting a museum, visitors are advised to first confirm, either by phone or online, whether the museum is open that day and the hours of operation. Head of clown puppet Li Tian-lu Hand Puppet Historical Museum

127 128 Ceramic Jar with two handles and round root Beinan Site National Museum of Prehistory 130 Cizhou ware ceramic figure of a military leader, with overglaze decoration, Jin Dynasty Chang Foundation Mao-kung Ting National Palace Museum 133 Cloisonné enamel pilgrim flask, decorated with peach and pomegranate, 16th century Chang Foundation 135 136 Chen Huo-cing Lacquer vase of vines and plants, 1989 Taichung County Cultural Affairs Bureau 138 Bronze chimera, Spring and Autumn period National Museum of History Avalokiteshvara, Gilt Bronze, Sui-Tang Dynasty Chang Foundation 141 Acknowledgements

Tourism Bureau, Ministry of Transportation and Communications Janice Seh-Jen Lai, Wayne Hsi-Lin Liu, Ming-Ching Chiang

National Palace Museum Chou Kung-Shin

Council for Cultural Affairs Emile Chihjen Sheng, Lee Jen-Fang, Hong Ching-Feng, Tsai Hsiang, Fang Jy-Shiuh, Chou Hui-Lin, Hsu Yi-Chun, Guo Jer- Shiuh, Liu Cheng-Hui, Chen De-Yu

Headquarters Administration of Cultural Heritage Stanley Wang

Preparatory Office of the National Headquarters of Taiwan Traditional Arts Ko Chi-Liang

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Cover & P3-83 Photographs Courtesy of Sketches by Lee Chian-lang National Palace Museum, National Taiwan Museum, Cover Former National Museum of Natural Science, National Taiwan Museum, Taipei 228 Memorial National Museum of History, National Museum of Museum, Taipei Story House Natural Science, National Taiwan Museum of Fine P86 National Taiwan Museum, The Red House Arts, National Taiwan Craft Research & Development P90 Taipei Story House Institute, National Museum of Taiwan Literature, P91 Beitou public bath(Now is Beitou Hotspring National Science and Technology Museum, National Museum) Museum of Marine Biology & Aquarium, National Photographs Courtesy of Headquarters Museum of Prehistory, Academia Historica, Chiang Administration of Cultural Heritage Kai Shek Memorial Hall, National Dr. Sun Yat- Sen P94 Songs of the Bunun Tribe Memorial Hall, National Taiwan Science Education P95 Beiquan Music Center, Various Museums in the Academia P96 Taiwanese Opera P97 Paper Artifacts for Funerals Sinica, Taipei 228 Memorial Museum, Taipei P111 Burning the Wang-ye Boat Fine Arts Museum, Taipei County Shihsanhang Museum of Archaeology, Tamsui Historic Sites, Photographed by Lee Chian-lang Yingge Ceramics Museum, Taipei County, Gold P87 Changhua Confucius Temple Ecological Park, Museum of Contemporary Art, P90 Ancestral Temple of Li Family, Lin Family Mansion in Wufeng Taipei, Museum of World Religions, Taiwan Folk P91 Beitou Hotspring Museum, Tamsui Octagon Arts Museum, Children’s Art Museum in Taipei, Tower, Tamsui Yinshan Temple Juming Museum, Li Tien-lu Hand Puppet Historical P103 Fen-shih-ye in Jinmen Museum, Lin Liu-Hsin Puppet Theatre Museum, P121 National Chiang Kai Shek Cultural Evergreen Maritime Museum, Miniatures Museum Center(National Theater, National Concert Hall) of Taiwan,Postal Museum, Shun Ye Museum of P121 Lin Pen-Yuan Family Garden & Masion Formosan Aborigines, Honggah Museum, Cheng Nan-jung Liberty Museum, Su Ho Memorial Paper Photographed by Wu Shu-ying Museum, National Museum of Taiwan History, P52 Evergreen Maritime Museum (above) National Radio Museum, Kaohsiung Museum of P86 The Red House P87 Queen of Heaven Temple Fine Arts, Kaohsiung Museum of History, Kaohsiung P88 Bopiliao area County Meei-Nong Hakka Museum, Taiwan Salt P90 Taipei story House Museum, Chimei Museum, Fu Guang Yuan Art P92 Former British Consulate at Tamsui Gallery, National Center for Traditional Arts, Yilan P98 Tamsui Fisherman Wharf County Lanyang Museum, Taiwan Theater Museum, P114 Spring Onion and Garlic Festival at Sanshing P115 Silks Palace at National Palace Museum Hualien Stone Sculpture Museum, Penghu Living presents classic Chinese dishes Museum, Lieyu Township Art Cultural Hall, National P117 Taipei Dihua Street Taiwan University Museums, Art Museum, National Taiwan University of Arts, National Cheng Kung Photographed by Wu Chih-hsueh University Museum, Hwa Kang Museum, Chinese P94 Atayal woman with facial tattoo P97 Pas-ta'ai Ceremony of the Saisiyat people Culture University, Tamkang University Maritime Museum, Huafan Cultural Gallery, Formosa Plastics Photographed by Hsieh Li-chung Group Museum, Ling Tung Numismatic Museum, P104 Hehuanshan Lee Chian-lang, Wu Shu-ying P105 Taroko National Park P106 Alishan National Scenic Area P108 Pinghsi Sky Lantern Festival, Lantern Festival P116 Dashi Old Street P119 Taipei 101

143 Enjoying Taiwan Museums Published by Chinese Association of Museums

Publisher Fung Ming-Chu Chief Editor Fung Ming-Chu, Wu Shu-Ying Editing Consultant Han Pao-The, Huang Kuang-Nan, Lin Mun-Lee, Lin Po-Ting, Liao Kui-Ying, Wang Sung-Shan, Hsiao Tsung-Huang, Chen Kuo-Ning, Huang Tsai-Lang, Wu Shu-Ying, Joy C.N. Hsin, Lu Li-Cheng, Lai Ying-Ying, Ho Chuan-Kun, Chang Wan-Chen, Tsang Cheng-Hwa, Wang Yao-Ting, Liu Hui-Yuan, Yu Jan-Chi, Chen Shiunn-Shyang, Lau Tak-Cheung, Cheng Pang-Chen, Christina Hsu, Margaret Chen Lee, Hsu Tien-Fu, David K. Chen, Tseng Mei-Chen, Chen Hsiu-Feng, Yeh Shu-Jen, Tseng Kun-Ti, James Quo-Ping Lin Executive Editor Johanna Yi-Ying Tsao, Cheng Mei-Jung Translator Ronald Brown, Diane Lu, Kuo Kuang-Yu Address No.221, Sec. 2, Zhishan Rd., Shilin Dist., Taipei City 111, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Tel +886-2-2881-2021#2654 Fax +886-2-2883-3555 Web http://www.cam.org.tw

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