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National Museum of Taiwan History

Tainan

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Eight kilometres north of the city centre of Tainan, this three-storey museum is a good introduction to the ethnocultural history of Taiwan. The visually appealing exhibits and multimedia installations give an overview of Taiwan¡¯s history, covering the early settlement of the indigenous groups, the Dutch occupation, the Japanese era, the KMT takeover and today¡¯s democracy.

The museum also has a well-designed park that includes lakes, an ecological education centre, walking paths and birdwatching areas. The combined treat is certainly worth the time it takes to get there.

Bus 18 (NT$18) leaves from the hub opposite Tainan train station for the museum every 30 minutes on weekends. On weekdays, there are six buses going in each direction between 7am and 7.55pm.

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