Grand Hotel Taipei. The Grand Hotel, established in 1952, is a fourteen-story palace-style building majestically perched on Yuanshan. It overlooks the Keelung River,. The Grand Hotel, established in 1952, is a fourteen-story palace-style building majestically perched on Yuanshan. It overlooks the Keelung River, is backed by Yangmingshan, faces Songshan to the east, and Tamsui to the west. The hotel's magnificent exterior, with its red pillars and golden tiles, exudes a grand classical atmosphere, conveying the beauty of Chinese art. It is one of Taipei City's iconic landmarks, renowned worldwide. It is the best choice for both domestic and international visitors for tourism accommodation or business meetings. The beauty of the Grand Hotel lies in its majestic Chinese-style architecture and opulent classical grandeur. Its mystery lies in its legendary historical significance and secret tunnel legends. Its tranquility and serenity come from its distance from the hustle and bustle and its proximity to picturesque scenic routes. The century-old Golden Dragon was originally a bronze dragon placed in front of the Taiwan Shrine. When the Grand Hotel expanded its premises, it specially preserved its original appearance, perfectly presenting it in the Golden Dragon Restaurant. During renovations in 1987, it was plated with 24K gold. What's special is that this coiled dragon has only three claws, unlike the traditional four-claw or five-claw dragons in China. Plum Blossom Caisson Ceiling In the center of the Grand Hotel's lobby ceiling is a plum blossom-shaped caisson ceiling. Five golden dragons encircle a dragon pearl in the center of the plum blossom, symbolizing "five blessings at the door." Although there are 23 golden dragons and 16 phoenixes around the caisson ceiling, the "3" is a homophone for "rise," signifying continuous advancement, and "16" accompanies it.
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