Begin an exciting, guided excursion to the most impressive sights in Taipei with time spent at the National Palace Museum, which houses the largest collections of ancient Chinese objects and art in the world. It has collections spanning 5,000 years and includes paintings, ceramics, jade, bronze, ceramics, and precious objects amazed by ancient emperors. Next, you'll visit the Martyrs Shrine, which honors the 330,000 soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the China civil war and Sino-Japanese war. Then, you'll have the thrilling experience of riding to the 89th-floor observatory of Taipei 101, to enjoy panoramic views of the city. The distinctively designed tower building, among the tallest in the world, boasts a shopping mall on the first five floors, and you'll have time here to enjoy lunch you can purchase from many food court vendors or shop for luxury goods and souvenirs. After lunch, you'll see Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, then on to the Lung Shan Temple, "Dragon Mountain," built in 1738, and an excellent example of Taiwanese temple architecture and style with its ornate walls, serene statues, impish looking gods, and protective stone dragons.