National Palace Museum Introduction
The National Palace Museum was established in 1965 in Shuangxi, featuring a Chinese palace-style architecture. The first to third floors serve as exhibition spaces, while the fourth floor houses a tea room named "Sanxi Hall." It possesses the world's largest collection of Chinese art treasures, primarily inherited from the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, encompassing nearly 5,000 years of Chinese history, with close to 700,000 pieces, earning it the reputation as the "Treasure House of Chinese Culture." Within the museum, there are two sets of "Three Treasures of the Palace Museum." One set refers to the academic version, which consists of three large ink paintings from the Northern Song Dynasty, seldom exhibited, making them rarely seen by the public. The second set, known as the folk version, includes the Jadeite Cabbage, the Meat-shaped Stone, and the Mao Gong Ding. These treasures resemble the popular Chinese dish "sauerkraut and pork hot pot," hence earning their nickname. On either side of the National Palace Museum, there are gardens; on the left is the Zhishan Garden, and on the right is the Zhide Garden. Zhishan Garden is built in the style of Song dynasty architecture and is open to visitors except on Mondays. The garden features two ponds, three pavilions, and various fish and small animals, making it an ideal place for families to enjoy. Zhide Garden, located at the intersection of Zhishan Road and Palace Road, is currently open for free visit. The garden is not very large, with a charming classical archway at the entrance and a lotus pond inside, where many lotus flowers bloom in the summer. For those who prefer to avoid the crowds during holidays, the museum also offers an online experience where visitors can preview exhibitions and appreciate various collections through virtual exhibitions; engaging interactive experiences allows one to feel as if they are entering ancient artworks; for those still wanting more, the 720° VR experience gives the sensation of being inside the museum, exploring different areas in virtual reality, with access to exhibition and collection introductions anytime and anywhere, making it feel as if one is truly in the National Palace Museum from home. In addition to its rich exhibitions, the National Palace Museum provides professional guided tours and regularly holds various courses on cultural artifacts, special lectures, and traveling exhibitions. It has published over a hundred publications and albums, making it a cultural treasure of the world. The National Palace Museum is a must-visit destination when traveling in Taiwan. (Source: National Palace Museum)
