It is an impressive monument to a great Chinese leader. The majestic hall towers over 25 hectares of landscaped gardens, graceful pavilions, and ponds. A statue of late President Chiang looks out over the city from the main building. An elegant Ming-style arch at the main entrance is flanked by two classical-style buildings, the National Theater and the National Concert Hall. The square between the buildings is a popular gathering place during festive occasions.

It is an excellent example of classical Ming dynasty architecture, dedicated to the fallen heroes of China 's wars. There is an hourly changing of the guard ceremony at the entrance which many people find interesting .

Taipei 's National Palace Museum houses the world's largest collection of Chinese art treasure. Most of the 620,000 art objects were part of the Chinese imperial collection that was brought to Taiwan for safe-keeping. The collection is too large to be displayed at one time! While many popular pieces remain on permanent display, other items are rotated regularly, making each visit unique.

There are a lot of traditional Chinese temples in Taipei City . Those places represented the centers of people's religious activities. Meticulously designed and built, the faithful believers showed their respects to the Holy Gods, and lots of smoke from incense suffused within those temples.

It is a one-stop shopping place in Taipei for gift, jewelry, art, furniture, and many other inexpensive mementos.

Keelung , a 40-minute drive northeast of Taipei , is one of Taiwan 's international seaports and transportation hubs. On the Chung Cheng Park , you can view the huge statue of the Goddess of Mercy and also a panoramic view of Keelung Harbour .

Yehliu is famous for its natural rocks formations which are an amazing array of artistic shapes created by erosion and other natural forces. Among the rocks, the Queen's Head is one of the most famous one.

Sanhsia, about 22 KM southwest to Taipei , is a bustling town with narrow, winding streets and brick buildings at least a century old. The main attraction is the Tsushin (Divine Ancestor) Temple , built in honor of Sung Dynasty loyalist, Cheng Chao-ying. This temple was in ruins at the end of World War II, and a meticulous restoration project has been underway for some forty years. The temple is known for its intricately carved stone and bronze columns and statues, carved stone lions, camphor wood carvings, and exquisite bronze bas-reliefs.

A short trip to the lush countryside southwest of Taipei brings you to Yingko where hand-painted replicas of elegant Ming (1368-1644) and Ching (1644-1911) vases are produced. The small town is Taiwan 's pottery center and its narrow streets are lined with shops selling everything from earthenware tea sets to delicate statues.

The villages of Chiufen were once centers of gold mining in Taiwan . The gold is gone, but these quaint old villages, built of closely-packed houses clinging to steep mountainsides, continue to offer enchanting scenery and fascinating glimpses into the lifestyles of the past.

The Northeast coast National Scenic Area is located in the northeast corner of Taiwan . The scenic area is noted for its numerous capes and bays backed by green mountains