TAIPEI (TVBS News) — The National Palace Museum (國立故宮博物院) brings 15 national treasures to eastern Taiwan for the first time at Lanyang Museum (蘭陽博物館) on Tuesday (Dec. 23). The exhibit, titled "Beautiful Waters, Beautiful Treasures: Masterpieces of the National Palace Museum and the Lanyang Museum," runs through March 22, 2026. The two institutions collaborated for nearly two years to prepare the showcase, marking a significant cultural event for the region.
The exhibition features 15 national treasures from the National Palace Museum, including the Qing dynasty Meat-shaped Stone (清 肉形石) and the Revolving vase with swimming fish in cobalt blue glaze (清 霽青釉描金游魚圖轉心瓶). The artifacts, among Taiwan's most prized cultural heritage items, will be on display for public viewing. This marks the first time these treasures travel to eastern Taiwan.
Relics from Yilan County's prehistoric sites will be exhibited alongside the national treasures, showcasing the region's rich historical culture. The Human-Animal Shaped Jade Ornament (人獸形玉玦) from the Wanshan Historical Site (丸山遺址) is among the local artifacts on display. The National Palace Museum enhanced the Lanyang Museum's security facilities and implemented 24-hour surveillance throughout the exhibition period to ensure the safety of these precious artifacts.
The "New Palace Museum Project," approved by the Executive Yuan, Taiwan's cabinet, drives the "National Palace Museum Treasures on Tour" initiative that brings cultural artifacts to local communities. Previous exhibitions under this initiative took place in Changhua, Tainan, and Penghu counties across Taiwan. The Yilan exhibit incorporates digital technology and interactive installations, opening daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Wednesdays. ◼