Shilin
Home to the world's largest and arguably finest collection of Chinese art, this vast hoard covers treasures in painting, calligraphy, statuary, bronzes,…
Shilin
North of Taipei city centre, Shilin (士林; Shìlín) is an affluent residential area sitting at the base of Yangmingshan National Park. It's home to Taipei's best-known cultural attraction, the National Palace Museum.
Attractions
Must-see attractions
Shilin
Taipei's most famous night market is hugely popular with travellers – and many young locals – who come to enjoy the carnival of street-side snacking,…
Shilin
Dedicated to the worship of Matsu, this 1927 reconstruction of the original 1864 design sits at ground central for Shilin Night Market. It's worth a visit…
Shilin
This children's museum houses four floors of constellations, ancient astronomy, space science and observatories. Although fun, there is a dearth of…
Shung Ye Museum of Formosan Aborigines
Shilin
There are currently 16 recognised indigenous tribes in Taiwan, and the exhibits at this private museum cover the belief systems, festivals, geographic…
National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine
Shilin
This large shrine marks the memory of almost 400,000 soldiers who died for Taiwan (mostly within China). The bulky complex, built in 1969, is typical of…
National Taiwan Science Education Center
Shilin
Interactive exhibits at this children's museum cover the gamut of scientific knowledge, from anatomy (a walk-through digestive tract) to zoology (a cat…
Shilin
For 26 years, this two-storey mansion and its elaborate Chinese- and western-style gardens were part of the official residence of Chiang Kai-shek and his…
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