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This museum is in Taipei Botanical Garden, and is famous for its varied selection of exhibits, including Tang dynasty tri-color pottery and Shang dynasty bronzes.
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Formal Kenkō Jinja (Chienkung Shrine), whose architecture is a mixture of Chinese (such as three-gated torii), Japanese, and Western (such as dome-shaped roof) elements. After World War II, it was renovated to National Central Library. Now it is repurposed to serve as National Arts Education Center and there are two theaters (one indoor and one outdoor) and three exhibition rooms.
植物園
This beautiful garden has inspired the citizens of Taipei for over one hundred years. The lotus ponds are a hallmark of the park and are especially captivating when these symbols of peace are in full bloom and swaying in the summer breeze. The gardens are close to the National Museum of History.
總統府
It was built during the Japanese colonial period as the residence of the Governor-General of Taiwan. It is now the official workplace of the President of the Republic of China. Public access is generally restricted to specific open house days which are published on the web-site.
國家戲劇院 and 國家音樂廳
Located in the grounds of the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial, it is an excellent place to see performances of a Taiwanese play or a dance troupe. They also host many international events. Taiwan's National Symphony Orchestra performs at the National Concert Hall. The building's neo-classic Chinese architecture is especially stunning when flood-lit at night.
Commemorates the 228 incident that occurred on February 28, 1947, in which locals revolting against Chinese rule were brutally massacred by the Kuomintang. This incident continues to be a key impetus behind the Taiwan independence movement to this day.
中正紀念堂
The memorial hall is a famous but controversial symbol of both Taipei and the Republic of China, as expected of its namesake. Every morning, at 06:00 in the summer and 06:30 in the winter, the nation's flag is raised in the square in front of the memorial. The huge courtyard serves as a place for both national celebrations as well as a platform to voice one's disapproval of the government. The memorial consists of a large bronze statue of Chiang Kai-shek, watched over by two motionless honor guards who are replaced every hour in a rifle twirling ceremony. Downstairs, there is a museum. One exhibit is of Chiang's life, complete with his cars and uniforms. The other exhibit is on life under Chiang's rule, focusing on martial law and the suppression of speech and political opposition. Even if you are not into memorials, the gardens, with their Chinese-style ponds, are definitely worth a visit. The grounds of the memorial are also a favorite place for locals to gather and practice martial arts, though you'll have to be there early if you want to see this. Most people begin their work-out at around sunrise, and will have left for the office before 08:00.