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I truly appreciate the Asia University Summer
Programme. The experience is invaluable to me that it
changes my understanding of the culture, the people
and the country in general.
report by : Hareehaaran Mathialagan

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On the weekend, I strolled in the city of Taichung
and visited the National Natural Science
Museum. There were many parents and kids in
the Museum, interactively learning science over
the weekend.

In Taipei 101 Tower, I experienced the fastest lift
in the world with the speed of 37 m/min reaching
to the height of 382 metres to the 89th Floor
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Observatory Deck in 36 seconds. The dampers of
the building are visible, they are used to stabilise
the building against the oscillations of the
1: Asia University, Taiwan. The administrative building like
structure.
an Europe Palace. 1a: The gymnasium like Colosseum in
Rome, Italy.
The next stop was the 921 Earthquake Museum.
2: Excited before entering the Science Center of
The Museum includes a destroyed structures
National Natural Science Museum.
caused by the Chi-Chi earthquake on 21 Sept
3: Participants enjoy the excursion at the Sun Moon Lake.
1999. It was opened to public on the 5th
4. The Taipei 101 Tower in Taipei, Taiwan, at 509.2 m as
anniversary of Chi-Chi earthquake in 2004.
measured to its tip, exceeding the Petronas Towers.