Similar looking temples are seen all over the island.
I can't tell if the decorations are made of real gold or are gold-plated.
Your name will be added to one of these figures for a small monetary gift.
I only have a picture of its exterior since no photography was allowed inside.
Our guide spent over an hour walking through the various exhibits and explaining their significance. Unfortunately, this was when my jet lag took over and my concentration level was waning fast.
The "100" symbol you see on the museum's exterior signifies the showing of 100 national treasure masterpieces to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the establishment of the Republic of China aka Taiwan.
- Karen
I love seeing things I might otherwise never see, through your expert eyes! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. :)
ReplyDeleteThe roof icons are really nice. And colourful!
ReplyDeleteThe colors, the craftsmanship, these temple roofs are just spectacular.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic place to visit. The temple is beautiful and I just love the dragon. Great pic's!
ReplyDeletelove that third one, the dragon!
ReplyDeleteI love the details on the roof of the buidling and also the last photo. Curious to see what's next.
ReplyDeleteGreetings,
Filip
Old and new both meet and cross each other.
ReplyDeletevery ornate and colourful indeed. the dragon is so beautifully captured.
ReplyDeletecontrast of old and new, meshing together that development goes on. beautiful pictures, Karen.
ReplyDeleteThis is all very exotic and beautiful to me.
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous photographs!! Taiwan is definitely on my top 10 list of places to visit and your photos make me even more keen to go visit. I will ask my friend from Taipei if the figures are gold. What a pity you were allowed photographs in the National Palace Museum.
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