The Grand Hotel (圓山大飯店) is a landmark located at Yuanshan in Taipei, Taiwan. The hotel was established in 1952 ad the main building was completed in 1973. The main building is one of the world's tallest Chinese classical buildings, and was also the tallest building in Taiwan from 1973 to 1981.
Dragon motifs are frequently intertwined throughout the various structures that make up the hotel, earning this hotel the name "The Dragon Palace". Besides dragons, lion and plum flower motifs also make a significant presence in the hotel.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Hotel_(Taipei)#Notable_events
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