Sights in Guandu
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Tittot Glass Art Museum
From the outside, this museum just south of Guandu MRT station looks sort of like a factory. Inside, however, beautiful glassware objects are displayed on two levels. Glass-blowing demonstrations are held daily, and classes are given in glassmaking.
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Guandu Temple
Dating back to 1661, this is one of Taiwan's oldest temples and is an absolute must-see. The multistorey temple is built right into the side of a mountain – in fact, among the most stunning areas of the complex is the 100m-plus tunnel that runs through the mountain itself. Lined with brightly painted deities enshrined in cases and exhibiting facial expressions ranging from blissful to downright frightening, the hall leads to a balcony offering a panoramic view of the Danshui riverscape. But don't let the view keep you from looking up; the balcony has a rich assortment of stone carvings, and an intricately carved and painted ceiling.
Around the marble facade of the back…
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Guandu Nature Park
Ten years in the planning, this nature reserve opened in 2001 under the control of the Wild Bird Society of Taipei. Over 100 species of birds, 150 species of plants and 800 species of animals live here on about 58 hectares of grass, mangroves, saltwater marsh and freshwater ponds at the confluence of the Danshui and Keelung Rivers (and their smaller tributaries). On weekdays it's rather busy with school groups, and with other tourists on weekends. Monday mornings are the least crowded.
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