The National Palace Museum was originally established as the Palace Museum in the Forbidden City on 10 October 1925, shortly after the expulsion of Puyi, the last emperor of China, from the Forbidden City by warlord Feng Yuxiang.
The articles in the museum consisted of the valuables of the former imperial family.
In 1931, shortly after the Mukden Incident, the Nationalist Government ordered the museum to make preparations to evacuate its most valuable pieces out of the city to prevent them from falling into the hands of the Imperial Japanese Army.
As a result, from 6 February to 15 May 1933, the Palace Museum's 13,491 crates and 6,066 crates of objects from the Exhibition Office of Ancient Artifacts, the Summer Palace and the Imperial Hanlin Academy were moved in five groups to Shanghai.
In 1936, the collection was moved to Nanjing after the construction of the storage in the Taoist monastery Chaotian Palace was complete. As the Imperial Japanese Army advanced farther inland during the ...
The Tamsui Old Street 淡水老街 is a street in Tamsui District, New Taipei, Taiwan.
Tamsui Old Street, also known as Danshui Old Street, is a pedestrian zone located in the Tamsui District, near the red line MRT station of the same name.
It is a boardwalk-like area by the riverfront filled with shops, carnival games, restaurants, cafés, and local snacks. The street is accessible within walking distance from Tamsui Station of Taipei Metro.
While the exact street designated as “Old Street” is not clearly marked, the area collectively referred to as “Tamsui Old Street” includes multiple streets and alleys around the MRT station and river, with lots of shops and food stalls.
The shops generally open in the afternoon and stay open until midnight, offering a variety of local delicacies such as A-gei, iron eggs, and fried squid.
The whole area is fun to see. You can walk along the river, shop for local foods or explore some of the historic sites in the area. A place you ...
Taipei Confucius Temple 台北孔廟
While Guanyu is the god of war, Confucius (孔夫子) is considered the god of literature and wisdom. As confusing as his name sounds, Confucius is not exactly a “god.” It’s better to describe him as a great philosopher. However, since Confucianism deeply influences the Chinese-speaking world, it does feel like a religion in some ways. Sometimes people come here to wish for a good grades.
The standard structure of a Confucius temple includes a wall and a stage. The tall wall is a symbol of Confucius’s invincible wisdom. The stage is where students dance to celebrate Confucius’s birthday.
To get here take the MRT Red Line to Yuanshan Station then take exit no.2
The temple is plain compared to normal Chinese temples but that doesn’t make it any less interesting. The styling and history of this temple makes it well worth a visit.
Taipei Confucius Temple 台北孔廟 - A Great Off the Beaten Path Temple - Taipei Taiwan 2025
Sheliao East Fort is a historical fort located on Heping Island, also known as Peace Island, in Keelung City, Taiwan.
Sheliao east fort is one of two forts on Heping island. Since the Spanish colonial era in 1624-1642 it was used as a seaside fortification to protect the Spanish city of San Salvador from the sea which failed when the Dutch conquered Spanish Formosa in 1642.
Ever since it has been used as defense by their rulers, the Dutch, the Qing, the Japanese.
In 1904 it was rebuilt by the Japanese as a defense against Russia and has since been restored several times, most recently in 1924.
Now it is abandoned, but accessible. There are some gun placements, some buildings and while nature is starting to overgrow it, it is a fun place to have a look at.
It’s one of 8 old fortifications that can be visited in Keelung. You will be alone here without the crowds and can explore at your own pace.
Historic Sheliao East Fort - Spanish Colonial Era Fort Built in 1624 - Keelung City...
