Best of Taipei

Martyrs’ Shrine: Your adventure starts with a picturesque ride from Keelung City to Qing Mountain. Visit the remarkable Martyrs’ Shrine, built in 1969 to commemorate 330,000 fallen soldiers, featuring beautiful architecture influenced by Beijing’s Taihe Dian Imperial Palace.

Lungshan Temple: Travel through the bustling city of Taipei to discover the Lungshan Temple, originally built in the Ching dynasty to worship the Goddess of Mercy. Appreciate the temple's beautiful wooden doors, stone and bronze beams, and unique dragon-shaped poles.

Grand Hotel Feast: Revel in the grandeur of the Grand Hotel, built in 1952 with exquisite Chinese architecture. Treat yourself to a lavish lunch buffet with over 100 dishes that celebrate Chinese, Western, and Japanese flavors, all while watching skilled chefs in an open kitchen.

National Palace Museum: Discover the National Palace Museum, home to a remarkable collection of ancient Chinese art and objects spanning over 8000 years. Highlights of the collection include exquisite bronze pieces, paintings, jade, ceramics, and treasures gathered by emperors from the Sung, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties.

Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall: Visit Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, a stunning tribute to the former President featuring a blue glazed-tile roof, gold apex, white marble and a natural red cypress ceiling. Inside, explore valuable artifacts including photographs, cars, and historical documents that tell the story of his life.

Taipei 101: Enjoy a photo stop at Taipei 101, known for its towering presence and unique design, before making your way back to the ship.