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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.
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國立歷史博物館
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
二二八和平公園
This park is on the north side of Katagalan Boulevard and the MRT station 'National Taiwan University Hospital' on the Danshui line. The park was founded by the Japanese in 1907 as New Park (新公園). The name was changed in 1996 to commemorate those killed in the 228 Incident of 28 February 1947, in which locals revolting against Chinese rule were brutally massacred by the ruling Kuomintang under Chiang Kai-shek. The park is popular with practitioners of taichi and senior citizens playing Chinese chess. The National Taiwan Museum marks the northern entrance to the park.