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Places of Interested Tihua Street Scores of shops in this facinating patch of the past. Buses : 0 North, 9, 14, 24, 206, 255, 274, 302, 304, 601, 613. Note : Buses stop 1 block east at the intersection of Yenping N. and Nanking W. Roads. ROC Tourism Bureau Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Popular gathering place with room to roam, a fountain, and a man-made pond with pagoda. The memorial to the father of the Republic of China houses an impressive bronze statue of Dr. Sun Yat-sen an photos from his life and times. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Buses : 31, 212, 232, 235, 240, 254, 259, 263, 266, 270, 281, 282, 299, 504, Chungsiao Line. Lungshan Temple This is one of the best Taipei temples to see. Exchange the intricately carved stone dragon pillars, roof and eaves. Watch the devout worship a variety of ancient gods. Visit nearby Huahsi Street Night Market. Buses : 0 West, 9, 24, 25, 38, 49, 62, 231, 234, 264, 310, 601. Presidential Office Building A short walk from the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial. The Plaza in front of where the huge annual parades are held to celebrate the Oct. 10 national Day. The Presidential Office Building faces the massive East Gate, one of five bult as part of Taipei's original citywall. Buses : 0 South, 0 West, 3, 5, 38, 204, 235, 236, 241, 243, 251, 252, 270. Taiwan Provincial Museum The museum contains biological specimens and minerals, as well as life-size statues of Taiwan's aboriginal tribes and their handicrafts. Located near the Taipei Railway Station. Buses : 0 South, 0 West, 20, 48, 222, 232, 236, 241, 243, 245, 249, 251, 259, 263, 504, 605. Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall Majestic marble monument surrounded by landscaped gardens, placid ponds; popular garthering place. Location of National Theater and Concert Hall. A ground - level library displays photos and mementos of the late president's life. Buses : 0 East, 15, 22, 38, 48, 70, 204, 208, 209, 236, 237, 242, 248, 249, 251, 252, 253, 263, 270, 274, 294, Hsinyi Line. National museum of History The National Museum of History, in a corner of the beautiful Botanical Garden, has a collection of priceless relics which almost rivals that of the National Palace Museum. Buses : 0 West, 1, 204. Chinese handicraft Mart The Chinese Handicraft Mart (No.1 Hsuchow Rd.) has a wide variety of inexpensive mementos that appeal to tourists. Buses : 5, 18, 37, 216, 217, 222, 227, 268, 269, 615, Hsinyi Line. Kungkuan Night Market Bargains on clothes, used books. Fast food, restaurants, bakeries, and cinemas. Buses : 0 South, 1, 10, 30, 52, 60, 74, 208, 236, 251, 252, 253, 254, 278, 280, 290, 311, 505, 606. Confucius Temple An excellent example of traditional Chinese architecture and immaculately landscaped gardens. A lovely, serene place to relax or chat with friends. Buses ; 0 North, 2, 24, 41, 201, 246, 250, 288. Holiday Jade Market Open Saturday afternoons and Sundays. Rows of vendors offering bargains on trinkets and treasures of jade and other materials. The adjacent Holiday Flower Market features a mile of flowers, plants, and all the trimmings. Buses : 36, 37, 48, 65, 226, 263, 270, 274. Taipei Fine Arts Museum Modern art fills the 24 galleries of the Taipei Fine Arts Museum. Buses : 21, 40, 42, 47, 203, 208, 213, 216, 217, 218, 220, 224, 247, 260, 269, 277, 287, 308, 310. |
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