San Zhi, Taiwan

Taipei is rich in unique museums that will get travelers acquainted with the rich cultural traditions of the region and its history. The National Palace Museum is also located in this area. This museum is present in the top 10 list of the most frequently visited museums in the world. The opening of the museum took place in 1925 in Beijing, but once the civil war ended, it was decided to transfer the unique collection to Taiwan. The museum exhibits precious historical and artistic artifacts, the age of some of which is more than six thousand years. The museum also has a large collection of archaeological artifacts that belong to the Neolithic age. A collection of the oldest calligraphic items is also worth the attention of visitors. In order to see the museum’s collection entirely, visitors will need more than one day because there are more than 700,000 exhibits in the museum.
Fans of art will enjoy a visit to the Art Museum that is known as one of the newest in the city. The opening of this museum took place in 2001. It is located in an attractive historical building that once belonged to the city’s administration. Works of local artists make up the basis of the museum’s collection, and the majority of items were made after the end of the World War II. The fabulous museum frequently hosts exhibitions dedicated to different areas of modern art.

Travelers with children and everyone keen on nature will find it incredibly interesting to attend the Taipei Zoo. It was founded in 1914 and remains the oldest zoo on the island. The gorgeous zoo occupies an area of 180 hectares. Tourists can explore only half of this giant area. In order to make it more comfortable for visitors, the large territory is divided into several thematic areas. Every year, more than 4 million people visit Taipei Zoo.
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