
NATIONAL PALACE MUSEUM
This is quite simply one of the greatest museums in the world, a staggering repository of ancient Chinese history, much of which might have been lost to world had it remained in mainland China. With over 700,000 paintings, books, manuscripts, sculptures and calligraphy, as well as artifacts of jade, bronze, pottery, porcelain and lacquerware, it would take years to view the entire collection. Around 15,000 pieces are on display at any given time, and usually are displayed for only three months.