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TAIPEI FINE ARTS MUSEUM http://www.tfam.gov.tw/english/index.asp

Taiwan's first contemporary art museum, TFAM was officially opened to the public on 24 December 1983. Located in Taipei's

Yuanshan district, the museum occupies over 20,000 square meters of space, of which 15,000 square meters are devoted to

exhibition space.

Museum Hours : 09:30-17:30, Tuesday-Sunday(Closed on Mondays). The Museum is open as normal during national holidays.

Tickets : Adult NT$30, Discount NT$15, Museum Pass NT$300 a year, Family Pass NT$1,200 a year.

Address : 181, Sec.3, Zhong-Shan North Road, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.

Tel : (02) 2595-7656

Transportation :

MRT Tamshui Line →Yuanshan Station

City Bus →Yuanshan Stop (21, 40, 42, 47, 208, 216, 218, 220, 224, 247, 260, 268, 277, 279, 287, 294, 308, 310, 612)

TAIPEI ZOO http://www.zoo.gov.tw/index_en.htm

The zoo has an area of 165 hectares, of which nearly 100 hectares are now fully utilized. It is surrounded by hills covered in

secondary forest, providing natural scenic views. It has attracted over 3 million visitors a year since it opened. It is a full of

wonderful place.

Opening Hours : Open all year (except on Chinese New Year's eve and on the morning of Chinese New Year's Day).

From 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (no entry to the zoo after 4:00 p.m.).

Tickets : Full Ticket: NT$60, Discount Ticket: NT$30, 30% discount is offered on blocks of 30 tickets or more.

Address : 30, Sec.2, Hsin Kuang Road, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.

Tel : 886-2-29382300

Transportation :

MRT Tamshui Line →Mucha Line

City Bus → 236, 237, 282, 294, 295, 512, 611

NATIONAL PALACE MUSEUM http://www.npm.gov.tw/

Protecting and preserving the 7000-year cultural legacy of China with advanced technologies; Cooperating with private

connoisseurs and ushering in exhibitions from the Mainland; Bringing the Museum's collection to the global community and

welcoming arts of the world to the Museum.

Opening Hours : Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Sundays and national holidays.

Tickets : Full Ticket : NT$100, Discount Ticket: NT$50, 20% discount is offered on blocks of 20 tickets or more.

Address : 221, Sec 2, Chih-shan Road. Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.

Tel : 886-2-2881-2021

Transportation :

MRT → Take the Danshui MRT Line to the shilin station and take the Red 30 bus to the Museum.

City Bus → 255, 304, Minibus 18, Minibus 19, and the Culture Bus 101 also stop at the base of the Museum Plaza.

Yangmingshan National Park http://www.ymsnp.gov.tw/HTML/ENGNEW/INDEX.HTM

There are currently some 1,224 species of plants in the park, growing in water and earth based propagation environments. The

land plant environments can roughly be divided into grassy plain, arrow bamboo forest, broad-leaved forest, and afforestation

zones.

Transportation : Taipei City Bus 260 : Yangmingshan-Taipei Station (Tungyuan), Taipei City Bus 230 : Peitou Station-

Yangmingshan, Taipei City Bus 508 : Shihlin New Station-Tunshiu Commerical Industrial and Vocational School, Taipei City

Minibus 6 : Peitou (Taipei City Bank)-Chingtien Temple, Taipei City Minibus 15 : Shinlin (Shihlin Ploice Station)-Chingshan

Campsite-Lengshuike and Taiwan Motor Transportation: Taipei-Chinshan Route.

Huaxi Street Night Market

A Product of Change Over Time

With a history of 52 years dating back to 1951, Hwahsi Street Night Market, along with the Longshan Temple, are the two main

tourist spots of the Wanhua District. Hwahsi Street Night Market lies in Ching-LeeShan, formerly known as "Potato City," and

affectionately known as "Old Street" in the days of Ching Dynasty where it was the local market. In 1972, the Taipei City

Government decided to construct a space for an organized controlling of street vendors and buyers. On the 24th of October in

1987, the space officially became known as the Hwahsi Street Night Market.

A Glorious and Proud Beginning

Hwahsi Street Night Market holds the distinction of being the most historically and the most internationally known of all of Taipei

City night markets. Besides having many tourist-worthy sites, Hwahsi Street Night Market also attracts visitors from the

world over who search for the roots of Taiwanese culture in all of its traditional glory.

A Collaboration of Invention and Ingenuity

The distinct trait of Hwahsi Street Night Market is undoubtedly its promotion and consumption of snake meat and snake blood. It

is said that Snake can improve the eyesight, while Snake Soup can cure skin cancer, and that Snake Blood and Snake Wine

has the effect of improving circulation. For those not as adventurous, there is the more conventional Tainan noodle soup with a

history of 30 years, chicken with sesame oil, duck meat, fresh fish, lobster, all prepared in the traditional Taiwanese style.

An Eye-Opening Sight of Historical Culture

The nearby Longshan Temple is a must-visit when in the neighborhood. Regarded as a national treasure, Longshan Temple

stands as a tribute to the beauty of Taiwanese temple construction. Inside, the intricate figures of the deities Matzu and

Kwanying are witness to many festivals here that aren't to be missed. Near the temple is the Herbal Alley, where various Chinese

medicinal herbs can be found.

An Answer to All Your Needs

Behind the Longshan Temple MRT Station lies a maze of alleys selling a mix of fruits and vegetables, snacks, and traditional

Taiwanese spices and dishes. In its outer lying areas, small stores and vendors line up on both sides of the street selling food,

daily goods, and other products.

Transportation : MRT → Take the Bannan Line to the Longshan Temple station.

City Bus → 1, 25, 38, 49, 233, 234, 263, 264, 265, 310.

Linjang Street Night Market

A Hidden Festival Stage

Laying amidst the residential area of the Daan District in Taipei City is a sight not commonly seen: The Linjiang Street Night

Market. Originally planned to be the Poh-sing Market, the Linjiang Street Night Market began as an unplanned result of

government urban planning. With construction work being done on Roosevelt Blvd., various street vendors and shop owners were

forced to move to the yet-unfinished Tunghwa Street. As time went on, more vendors accumulated and in 1997, the Taipei City

Government officially renamed the area as Linjiang Street Night Market.

An Accommodating Shopping Mecca

The Linjiang Street Night Market sits on the street between Section 2 of Keelung Road and Section 4 of Hsinyi Road. However,

as Linjiang Street intersects the 39th alley of Tunghwa Street, it is also often referred to as the Tunghwa Street Night Market.

Store fronts take up 70% of Lin-jiang Street Night Market with another 30% taken by various street vendors. Of the population

that frequents the night market, 70% are regular visitors and 65% are women in the 20-45 age group. On a typical day, one can

expect the morning to begin as a street market of fruits, vegetables, and meat, while the store fronts slowly open their doors in

the early afternoon. These store fronts comprise of women's clothing, shoes, and accessories, to daily goods, and to a

smattering of other miscellaneous merchandise such as stationary, household goods, and even pets. As night approaches, so

does the appearance of street vendors with their stock of Taiwanese foods and snacks, completing the shopping spectrum of the

night market.

A Delectable Menu of Foods for the Senses

The second section of Linjiang Street Night Market is its mouth-watering selection of food. One specialty of the night market is

the sausage of various flavors. Stores offer a choice of ten or more flavorings and spices to be added to the center of the

sausage, which is then smoked to perfection on a grill. This unique way of making the sausage has become a centerpiece of

night market foods. Also popular among the locals is the sauteed meats and vegetables. With each store presenting a different

home sauce, the end result is always a different one. Besides these two delicacies, there is a huge mix of other foods; such as

the juicy Chinese hamburger, fresh sushi, a variety of noodle soup and rice sticks, fried foods, grilled foods, and an even larger

menu of desserts, shaved ice treats, sweet soup, among others. One can really say that no two experiences at the Linjiang

Street Night Market are ever the same.

Transportation : MRT → Take the Muzha Line to the Liuzhangli station.

City Bus → 1, 20, 22, 33, 38, 207, 226, 254, 258, 282, 284, 292

Jaoho Street Night Market

The Result of Classical and Traditional Evolution

Jaoho Street Night Market, located behind Sungshan Train Station, is the culmination of Taipei City's night market evolution.

Dubbed in the sameyear as the Huaxi Street Night Market, the Jaoho Street Night Market has been constantly improving on itself

the past 16 years. The entrance of this night market sits on a street full of traditional flavor between Section 4 of Bateh Road and

Street. With the nearby Sung-shan Matzu Temple (built in 1753) providing cultural warmth, the preservation of tradition will be

reflected in its celebration of its 250th Anniversary.

A View of Stars, Sky, and the City

Situated between the water and the mountains, one needs only to stand at night on the 5th floor of the Sungshan Matzu Temple

to watch the stars and the moon cast its glow over the Sungshan District. The flashing lights on the highway in the reflected

waters of the Keelung River provide a constantly moving picture to lose oneself in. Furthermore, the view of the Jaoho Street Night

Market in all its traditional and modern glory reminds one of its cultural importance.

A Warm Shopping Experience

Stretching over half a kilometer, Jaoho Street Night Market is home to over 700 street vendors. Open from 5 in the afternoon to

around midnight, Jaoho Street Night Market plays host to people looking to shop and eat traditional Taiwanese products, as well

as a variety of cultural performances every so often. The experience of walking under the night sky, lit only by the stars and the

street lanterns, provides a warm comforting feeling not commonly associated with shopping.

A Combination of Traditional Tastes and Technique

Every visitor to Taiwan leaves with an impression from its foods. Whether it be the Stinky Tofu, the pan-fried oysters with egg,

spring rolls, Dragon Hair Candy, Beef Noodle Soup, or just the tea, it is rare that one doesn't find something interesting. Besides

the foods, the street vendors selling a mix of religious Buddhist figurines, traditional Chinese musical instruments, cell phone

accessories, compact discs, along with the traditional vendors displaying their Chinese calligraphy art and Chinese puppet

shows provides an atmosphere few people get to experience.

Transportation : City Bus → 28, 63, 203, 205, 276, 286, 311, 605, 625.

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