National Palace Museum

The National Palace Museum in Taipei is a world-renowned institution housing one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of Chinese art and artifacts globally. The collection, encompassing nearly 700,000 items, spans 8,000 years of Chinese history and includes masterpieces in ceramics, jade, bronzes, calligraphy, paintings, and historical texts. Many of these treasures were relocated from the Forbidden City during the Chinese Civil War. The museum serves as a vital cultural institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing China’s rich artistic heritage. Its vastness and historical significance make it a cornerstone of Taiwanese cultural identity.