周邊景點

The name of Ximending came from the period of Japanese colonization. At that time most local residents live within Taipei City. Ximending is the center for recreation. In 1896, the first theater "Tokyo Stand" was set up. In 1922, the place was officially called Ximending. In early years, the main business activity in Ximending was going to cinema theater. At that time, most cinema theaters are on Emei Street, Chengdu Road and Xining S. Road. They were the center of Ximendings development. After the central government of R.O.C. was reinstated in Taiwan in 1949, a large sum of capital was poured into Ximending. Other than cinema theaters, there were department stores and other entertainment attractions. After the completion of Zhonghua Business Buildings, Ximending became the largest business and entertainment center in the country. In 1990s, the business and entertainment activities of Taipei gradually shifted to East District. Later, Zhonghua Business Buildings were torn down for road construction. Ximending became silent for a while. Then, MRT Bannan Line was completed. Zhonghua Road was converted to be a prosperous main street under the planning of Taipei City Government. Furthermore, there are many emerging squares and activity locations. On holidays and at weekends, people gather here for art, culture events or sports, music performance. The business opportunities and people are coming back to Ximending.

During the Japanese colonial period in 1913-1914, a prominent tea merchant named Chen Chao-chun constructed this Western style building on the banks of the Keelung River, overlooking the scenic forested hill of Yuan Mountain (Yanshan) on the northern edge of Taipei. The building served as a meeting place for Taipeis local gentry, political figures, and tea merchants. Since then, the Villa has gone through many changes. After Taiwan was returned to China in 1945, it was once used as a residence by Huang Kuo-shu, former President of the Legislative Yuan. It also at one time served as an art gallery. In 1979, the building was purchased by the Taipei city government and managed by the Taipei Fine Arts Museum. In 1990, it was converted into an artist activity center, a role that it played until 1998 when the Villa was formally designated a historic site and closed down for renovation. The first storey of this lovely Western-style building is constructed from brick, while the second storey is fashioned in wood. The buildings facade is adorned with branching wooden beams, in the style of English Tudor-style architecture. The villas staircase is constructed like a mini-pagoda, its roof fashioned from copper plates, the surfaces of which are discolored with a green patina of age. The area over the entrance is adorned with green, yellow, and red stained glass. Inside the villa are lovely fireplaces, as well as hanging lanterns and tiles with floral patterns in bas-relief. These architectural forms are very rarely seen in historical Taiwanese structures. The first storey of this lovely Western-style building is constructed from brick, while the second storey is fashioned in wood. The buildings facade is adorned with branching wooden beams, in the style of English Tudor-style architecture. The villas staircase is constructed like a mini-pagoda, its roof fashioned from copper plates, the surfaces of which are discolored with a green patina of age. The area over the entrance is adorned with green, yellow, and red stained glass. Inside the villa are lovely fireplaces, as well as hanging lanterns and tiles with floral patterns in bas-relief. These architectural forms are very rarely seen in historical Taiwanese structures.

Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall was built in 1972. It is located in east side of Taipei and is close to Taipei City Government. The memorial hall was built to commemorate the great founding father of R.O.C., Dr. Sun Yat-sen and was built on the 100th birthday of Dr. Sun. The building is inspired by structure of Chinese palace. It is grand and beautiful. There is a statue of founding father in the building for the public to pay their respect. There are exhibitions of historical items related to creation of R.O.C. The memorial hall has a concert hall that can accommodate more than 3,000 people. It is equipped with excellent facilities and hardware items and has become an important place for performance. The lecture room in Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall frequently hosts academic and other lectures. The main building is surrounded by a long, winding porch. Four great exhibition rooms frequently host works of famous artists and various exhibitions. Outside the main building there is great space. You can usually see people flying kites here. The colorful, high-flying kites add touch of vigor to the serene hall. There are many roller skaters gathering here to practice their techniques. It is a good place for the public for sports and ecreation. The willow trees along the lake in Jhongshan Park, the garden with lush flowers, and the beauty of Chinese garden attract many visitors. There is a library in the main building housing 400 seats and 140,000 books. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall is a place of commemoration and also a park for outdoor, recreational and art activities.

Lin An-Tai Old Homestead is located in Binjiang Park. The house is a traditional Chinese courtyard house with elegant decorations and is one of the few traditional houses preserved in northern Taiwan. The Lin family came to Taiwan in the 18th century and engaged in trade in northern Taiwan. With the money they made, they built a house and named it. Today, the house is over 160 years old. It is the best-preserved and maintained ancient house in Taipei City.Lin An-Tai Old Homestead is famous for its delicate carvings; one of the examples is the creative dragon carving on the front door. There are six dragons, representing the six sons in the family. The carvings of vases and bats carry the meanings of good luck, wealth and safety. Some of the tiles and bricks of this ancient building have been restored due to its long history, but the stones and woods have remained intact over the long years. The crescent shaped pond in front of the building was used for defense, raising fish, prevent fire, water supply and keep a moderate temperature.

The Martyrs Shrine, resting on the slopes of the Qing Mountain and overseeing the Keelung River, is located right next to the Grand Hotel. It was built in 1969 and covers a large area. Its grand and magnificent architectural style is similar to that of the Taihe Dian Imperial Palace in Beijing, Mainland China, and symbolizes the martyrs brave spirit. More than 33, 000 square meters of grass fields surround the structure, and protected by the neighboring mountains it breathes a serene atmosphere which even more emphasizes its solemn and stately character. The 330,000 men who sacrificed their lives to the revolution before the establishment of the Republic of China and who fell during the Sino-Japanese war and the Chinese Civil war are worshipped here.

With over 90 years of history,the Red Pavilion Theater was once an important venue for story-telling and artistic performances. Currently,the Pavilion is rebuilt into an octagonal red-brick building to accommodate cultural art performances and their promotion.It is now a historical building integrated into its environment to become a popular leisure spot. The structure used to house a lively market where Japanese preserves,books,and clothing were sold,along with local Taiwanese produce. The old building has now been granted a new lease on life as the Red Pavilion Theater.

Longshan (lungshan) Temple is a famous old temple in Taiwan. It is for worshiping Guanshiyin Budda and other divine spirits. Longshan (lungshan) Temple is facing the South. Its architecture is a three-section design in shape. There are the front hall, the rear hall and the right/left dragons protecting the middle hall. The layout is square and serene. The temple was built in Qianlong 5th year in Qing Dynasty. Due to natural disaster and damages caused by men, the temple was restored for several times. The doors, beams, and poles are beautifully decorated. There is a pair of bronze dragon poles in the front hall, four pairs of dragon poles in the middle hall. The sculptures are delicate. There are also exquisite wood sculptures. Among them, the well and Budda setting in the main hall are highly appreciated. The temple has many Chinese poems, verses and lyrics on signs. These add a touch of literature in addition to the religious and sightseeing value. There are great decorative lamp fairs and temple activities on historical festivals. On each 1st and 15th day each month of lunar year, regular visitors will come to the temple for worship ceremony. The temple attracts many people. At normal times, there are domestic/foreign tourists visiting the temple. Longshan (lungshan) Temple is not only a temple, a sightseeing attraction, but also a second-degree historical site. There are traditional streets/shops, antique shops, Buddhists article shops, and Chinese medicine shops surrounding the temple. These places are great to visit due to their richness in folk art.

The Miniatures Museum of Taiwan (Chinese: 袖珍博物館; pinyin: Xiùzhēn Bówùguǎn)is the first museum to collect miniatures in Asia. The museum was founded on March 28, 1997 by Mr Lin Wen-ren and his wife. It is located in Taipei City, Taiwan. Mr. Lin and his wife enjoyed buying little houses and toy cars for their children while traveling for business purposes. While in Netherlands, they discovered miniature art and were deeply attracted. They began buying accessories, furniture, and assembled miniature houses. At the same time, the couple participated in auctions and joined international miniature art associations. They began planning their museum in 1993. The logo of the museum comes from "Rose Mansion", one of the museums most famed collections. Chosen as one of ten most significant miniature art works of America in twenty-five years, "Rose Mansion" consumed Dr. Reginald Twigg almost four years to complete.[3] After his elaborate research and study the once famous architecture has been brought back to life as you now see in the museum. The logo represents delicate, real, dream-like, romantic, and historically correct nature of miniature arts.

Composed of four stories, Suho Paper Memorial Museum hopes to help more people further understand information regarding the history of paper in Taiwan through the collection and exhibition of historic relics so as to glorify and pass down the value of the close connection between paper and Chinese culture. 1F: Displaying paper crafts around the world and performance of traditional papermaking.2F: Introducing the invention of papermaking technology and the history of its dissemination in details. Different topics of related issues are exhibited every period in the special exhibition room.3F: Describing the history of papermaking in Taiwan and appreciating the place where the paper is made.4F: Handmade papermaking factory; introducing the way the materials of papermaking are processed; a variety of teaching activities are provided for the general public.

In 2007 the Taiwan Cultural-Creative Development Co. Ltd assumed responsibility for the renovation and operation of the Park and renamed it Huashan 1914. An organically creative environment has been growing ever since. Huashan 1914 now serves as Taipei’s primary creative arts center and a hosting ground for Taiwan’s most significant cultural activities. Examples include the Simple Life music festival and the BiBo student design expo. Today Huashan 1914 is not only the heart of Taiwan’s creative pulse, but also a bridge to a unique architectural past.