Treasures of Taipei: Taipei 101, Martyrs' Shrine, and the National Palace Museum

Experience the history and grandeur of Taiwan on an excursion that focuses on two of the nation's most important landmarks. Your first stop is the great Martyrs Shrine, built to immortalize the heroes who fell during the Chinese Civil War as well as the Sino-Japanese war. Venture inside the pagoda complex and witness the 330,000 spiritual tablets honoring the lives of Koumintang Soldiers who died during the war against communist China. See the regal Changing of the Guard ceremony before continuing your journey to the National Palace Museum. Tour this treasure trove of art and artifacts originally housed in Beijing's Forbidden City. Unwind over a fabulous Chinese cuisine at local restaurant before visiting the Chaing Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, a masterpiece of white marble and verdant gardens honoring the beloved president. Finally, make a photo stop at Taipei 101, the city's iconic skyscraper that rises as one of the tallest buildings in the word. A short stop will be made at a handicraft center prior to returning to the ship.