Due to the
complexity of our history, there is diversity in our culture. So visitors can see different kinds of buildings and constructions. With
the rich historical background, the modern Taiwan has developed into a high
tech society with the preservation of our culture.
Ø 故宮
The National Palace Museum, located in the
outskirts of Taipei City, is home to priceless artifacts that present the
essence of China's 5,000 years of history. It has the finest collection of
Chinese art in the world, providing an eye-opening experience of Chinese
culture.
Ø 龍山寺
Long Shan Temple is not only a temple, a
sightseeing attraction, but also a second-degree historical site in Taiwan. It
is dedicated to the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy (Guanshiyin Budda) and other
divine spirits. The variety of deities in this temple shows the tolerant mentality
of the Chinese people in their religious life.
The temple was built in Qianlong 5th year
in Qing Dynasty. There are a pair of bronze dragon poles in the front hall and four
pairs of dragon poles in the middle hall.
Being a masterpiece of traditional Chinese
architecture and a well-established Buddhist temple in Taipei, Lung Shan Temple
has become a center of people's religious life and a heritage of local culture.
Ø 101
Located in the finest district Taipei has
to offer, TAIPEI 101 is the largest engineering project ever in the history of
the Taiwan construction business. The design transcends the uni-body concept
and is based on the Chinese number 8, a numeral long considered lucky in
Chinese culture. Eight-floor structural units are connected one by one on top
of each other to form the whole. This kind of rhythmic aesthetic is new to
skyscrapers.
Resembling the flexible yet persistent
bamboo that rises into the sky, the building is a reflection of traditional
Chinese building philosophy. The transparent and non-reflective curtain walls
are energy efficient and heat reflective, enabling those in Taiwan’s tallest
building to have a clear view of the world around them. High tech materials and
innovative illumination creates a see through effect with transparency and
clarity that facilitates the harmony between the building and its natural
environment.
Ø 總統府
The Presidential Office Building was built
during Japanese colonization period as the governor's mansion at that time. The
building has been used as the presidential mansion after the central government
of R.O.C. was reinstated in Taiwan.
The outer portion is covered with steel
concrete. Gravel is used as decoration horizontally. A sense of grandeur and
vigorousness is presented via the red-white composition.
Ø 安平古堡 Fort Anping
In 1624, Dutch built the first fort, "Fort
Zeelandia", in Anping where has been the administrative center of the
Dutch regime, and the hub for trading. In 1661, the fort was renamed as Anping
to commemorate his home town when Cheng Cheng-Kung drove the Dutch out of
Taiwan.
In Kangxi Emperor's regime of Qing Dynasty,
Taiwan was included in the empire that the political center was transferred to
Tainan City, causing the decline of the Fort.
Ø 世博台灣館
The Taiwan Pavilion Expo 2010 uses
multi-layered multimedia performances to convey the building’s core concept,
“Mountain, Water, & Lantern of the Heart.” In day and night two different
appearances, visitors from around the world will marvel at the huge LED ball
representing “The Heart of Taiwan” and its lantern screen which projects a wide
array of spectacular views of the island that echo one another. The concrete
LED ball is constantly encircled by moving virtual images, including thousands
of flying butterflies and a deep-sea experience. Taiwan’s creativity,
sustainability of nature and local arts are among other stunning themes and
visions that the Pavilion will share with the world.
The Taiwan Pavilion’s “Lantern of the Heart” is also surrounded by a rimless pool at the foundation to symbolize the Pacific Ocean, while the water from Sun Moon Lake, ceramic butterflies made in Yingge and actual rocks from Jade Mountain serve as metaphors of five harmonious elements of the East: metal, wood, water, fire and earth. When visitors step onto the sky lantern lighting stage, it will seem as taking a step onto Taiwan’s very soil. When people light the sky lanterns, they are expressing their wish for harmony in the world, as well as their hope to “go back to nature” in “future cities.” Each activity designed by the Taiwan Pavilion aims to realize the dream of maximizing harmony in our lives and to share a new vision of the 21st century with the world which is also the essence of the Taiwanese spirit.
The Taiwan Pavilion’s “Lantern of the Heart” is also surrounded by a rimless pool at the foundation to symbolize the Pacific Ocean, while the water from Sun Moon Lake, ceramic butterflies made in Yingge and actual rocks from Jade Mountain serve as metaphors of five harmonious elements of the East: metal, wood, water, fire and earth. When visitors step onto the sky lantern lighting stage, it will seem as taking a step onto Taiwan’s very soil. When people light the sky lanterns, they are expressing their wish for harmony in the world, as well as their hope to “go back to nature” in “future cities.” Each activity designed by the Taiwan Pavilion aims to realize the dream of maximizing harmony in our lives and to share a new vision of the 21st century with the world which is also the essence of the Taiwanese spirit.
Ø 高雄美麗島捷運站
Ranked
second-most beautiful metro station in the entire world, the Formosa Boulevard
Station is known for its "Dome of Light", the largest glass work in
the world, designed by Italian artist Narcissus Quagliata.
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