National Museum of Prehistory Taiwan

　　The National Museum of Prehistory Taiwan consists of two parts: the main museum and the Beinan Cultural Park. The main museum is situated south of Kang Le Railway Station in Taitung City, covering a site area of approximately 10 hectares, while the Beinan Cultural Park is located on both sides of the new Taitung Railway Station, spanning an area of about 18 hectares.

　　The establishment of the museum originated from the construction of the new Taitung Railway Station and the marshalling yard of the South-Link Railway in 1947 (Republic of China Year 36), during which a large number of stone coffin burial sites were unearthed within the Beinan archaeological site. The Beinan Site is the most complete prehistoric settlement site discovered in Taiwan’s archaeological history, and also the largest slate coffin burial site in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Rim. To protect this valuable heritage, the National Museum of Prehistory Taiwan was planned and built. However, to minimize construction impact on the site, the excavation area was designated as the Beinan Cultural Park, and the main museum was constructed south of Kang Le Railway Station along the South-Link Railway, laying a sustainable foundation for the preservation and research of Taiwan’s prehistoric culture.

　　The National Museum of Prehistory Taiwan is the most scenically beautiful and locally distinctive museum among Taiwan's museums. Its first-phase exhibition introduces visitors to Taiwan’s natural history, prehistory, and the culture and development of Taiwan’s Austronesian peoples, showcasing the essence of Taiwan’s prehistoric and indigenous cultures. The Beinan Cultural Park, on the other hand, is an on-site excavation and display heritage park, rich in diverse flora and fauna, transforming the park into a naturally reconstructed ecological environment.

　　National Museum of Prehistory Must-visit reason: The most locally distinctive museum in Taiwan Continent: Asia Country/Region: Taiwan Province/State: Taitung County City: Taitung