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Advancing Taipei: A Journey to Explore Democracy, Trade, and Culture

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Post date:2023-12-24

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Taipei in Progress A Journey of Exploring Democracy, Trade, and Culture
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Introduction

Itinerary:Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall.Aiguo E. Rd-Bridal Dress StreetNational Taiwan Museum: Nanmen ParkTaipei City Wall-South Gate (Lizheng Gate)Tobacco and Liquor Monopoly BureauGeneral Sun Li-jen Residence(Mini Cultural Trip Culture Sites)Guling Street Avant-Garde TheaterPostal Museum (main building)National 228 Memorial MuseumNational Taiwan Arts Education CenterTaipei Botanical Garden (Guest House of Imperial Envoys)Sun Yun-Suan Memorial MuseumSouth Airport Night Market


Taiwan’s history through the Japanese colonial period and subsequent revolutionary revival brought significant changes and influences to its democracy, commercial trade, culture, and arts. 

In terms of democracy, the blue and white hues adorning the walls of the National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, a must-visit place for foreign tourists, reflect the main colors of our national flag, while its dome ceiling represents the 12 rays of the blue sky and white sun. The National 228 Memorial Museum (formerly the Taiwan Education Association) not only features historical education exhibitions but also hosts activities related to democracy and human rights. Taipei in Progress A Journey of Exploring Democracy, Trade, and Culture
Regarding commercial trade, the South Gate (Lizheng Gate), once the main gate of the Taipei City Walls, was the grandest and most imposing of all the city gates in both form and size. The Nanmen Branch of the National Taiwan Museum served as a significant production center for manufacturing and testing two major monopolized products - camphor and opium. The Taiwan Provincial Monopoly Bureau served as the government agency for tobacco and liquor monopoly.

In terms of culture and arts, the Guling Street Avant-garde Theatre stands as a birthplace of Taiwan’s performing arts and remains the only public performance venue specifically designated as an avant-garde theater.The Postal Museum (main building) serves as an interactive exhibition hall suitable for all ages, offering rich educational value and family engagement. Moreover, the National Taiwan Arts Education Center, a member of the Nanhai Academy, stands as Taiwan’s first public art gallery and the only government institution focused primarily on art education.

The adjacent Taipei Botanical Garden was an essential  plant research site during the Japanese colonial period. It continues to preserve experimental plant species introduced from Taiwan, Japan, mainland China, and Southeast Asia back then. Presently, the Taipei Botanical Garden houses over 2,000 plant species, displaying both rich variety and impressive quantity.The nearby Guest House of Imperial Envoys and Sun Yun-Suan Memorial Museum serve as witnesses to Taiwan’s historical narrative and economic evolution.
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Lastly, visitors can conclude their day by exploring the Nanjichang Night Market, a site that once served as an airfield during the Japanese colonial era. Here, they can indulge in classic delicacies cherished by locals, providing a perfect ending to the day.

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