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Explore the Taiwan Museum in Taipei | Discover the Unique Charm of Taiwan's Diverse Culture

😉The Taiwan Museum in Taipei is like a cultural treasure hidden in the bustling city, quietly waiting for people to explore its unique charm. It is located in the 228 Peace Memorial Park in Taipei, behind Ketagalan Boulevard and in front of Zhongxiao West Road. The surrounding environment is quiet and elegant, and it is complemented by landmarks such as Chongqing South Road on the left, National Taiwan University Hospital on the right, and Chongqing South Road, National Taiwan University Hospital, and Zhongxiao West Road next to National Taiwan University Hospital, forming a picture full of cultural atmosphere🖼️. Walking into the Taiwan Museum is like traveling through a time tunnel. Its predecessor can be traced back to the "Taiwan Governor's Office Memorial Museum" during the Japanese occupation period, which was established in May 1908. After changes, development, and improvement, it has become what it is today. The museum's architectural layout is unique, with a high-ceilinged hall that is spacious and grand, and the stained glass skylight on the dome lets in sunlight, filling the exhibition space with a soft and bright beauty✨. The museum's collection is extremely rich, with about 100,000 items covering multiple fields such as anthropology, geology, zoology, and botany. For example, it preserves many extinct animal specimens in Taiwan, as well as unique minerals and precious fossils. Among them, the most precious mammal fossil in Taiwan, the Zhaoshi rhinoceros fossil, and the oldest human fossil in Taiwan, the "Zuozhen Man," are the treasures of the museum💎. Each piece carries the history and memory of Taiwan, making people marvel at the wonders of nature and human wisdom. Following the tour route, the first floor is the special exhibition area, where there are often various meaningful exhibitions, like cultural feasts that are eye-catching🌟. The second floor is a permanent exhibition space. The "Taiwan Biology" theme on the east side uses a three-dimensional miniature to display the ecology of Taiwan at different altitudes, making people feel the rich and diverse natural features of Taiwan. The "Traditional Culture of Taiwan's Ethnic Minorities" section on the west side vividly presents the life trajectory of indigenous people on the island through traditional slate houses, clothing, utensils, and models, allowing people to have a deeper understanding of their traditional culture🥰. On the third floor, there is a natural audio-visual classroom for tourists to use for auxiliary learning, and the basement is an exploration room for children to touch real specimens, allowing visitors of different ages to find their own fun here🎈. After leaving the museum, you might as well take a walk along the park. In the northwest of the park, there are ancient objects such as rock coffins and stone wheels excavated from the east coast of Taiwan, as well as seven ancient cannons from the Qing Dynasty and two German-made steam locomotives - the Tengyun and the Taiwan Railway No. 9. The Tengyun was introduced more than a hundred years ago when Liu Mingchuan built the first railway in Taiwan. It is the oldest locomotive in China, and they are like witnesses of history, silently telling stories of the past🚂. The Taiwan Museum in Taipei is not only a place to display natural and human history but also a bridge connecting the past, present, and future. It allows us to better understand the unique charm and profound heritage of Taiwan, and feel the collision and integration of Taiwan's diverse cultures. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a cultural researcher, or an ordinary tourist, you can have an unforgettable experience here and feel the unique style of Taiwan, this beautiful island🌈. 😌Why not find some free time to visit the Taiwan Museum in Taipei and start a wonderful exploration journey?
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Posted: Feb 13, 2025
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