Be amazed at the magnificence of outer space at Taipei Astronomical Museum. There's so much to be discovered beyond our pale blue dot, from meteors and black holes to rocky terrestrial planets.

This Shilin out-of-this-world attraction is a good place to start your day of sightseeing. There's plenty to see in the area, like Taipei 101, National Palace Museum, and National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall. Wander around at your leisure at Taipei Astronomical Museum before hitting up these other fine sights.

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