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Between the Lines: Discovering Chinese Medicine in Literature explores the fascinating connection between literature × Chinese medicine, inviting visitors to rediscover the scents of medicinal plants and the wisdom of healing hidden within the written word.

✨ Get a Sneak Peek at the Exhibition Highlights! ✨

✨ Guess the Herbal Riddles in the Lantern Corridor
Stroll through our charming traditional lantern corridor and put your knowledge to the test! Take on our fun herbal riddles and see whether you’re a TCM beginner—or a hidden Shennong!

✨ Interactive Little Herbal Apprentice Game
Become an adorable little herbal apprentice and take on the challenge!

✨ The Literary Clinic: What Ailed People in the Past?
What illnesses did famous historical figures suffer from? Professional TCM practitioners will “take the pulse” of characters from classic literature across time, revealing fascinating clues about their health and ailments!

✨ Discover Hundreds of Real Medicinal Herbs by Their Scents
This is more than just a visual experience! Hundreds of real Chinese medicinal herbs are displayed throughout the exhibition. Come closer, take a sniff, and discover the unique aromas that speak to you!

✨ Zhao Mengfu’s Biography of Sangjisheng Calligraphy Handscroll
Immerse yourself in art and history! A life-size reproduction of Yuan Dynasty master calligrapher Zhao Mengfu’s Biography of Sangjisheng is on display, showcasing the beautiful fusion of calligraphy, literature, and medicine.

✨ Listen! The Adorable Call of the Gecko
A delightful surprise for your ears! Did you know that the medicinal animal gecko (Gekko gecko) can “sing” while alive? And its call is surprisingly cute! Come discover this fascinating natural ASMR experience!

✨ A Reimagining of Jay Chou’s “Compendium of Materia Medica”
“If Hua Tuo came back to life, even worshipping foreign things could be cured~” Follow the irresistible rhythm of Jay Chou and experience the cool, modern charm of Compendium of Materia Medica. You might even find yourself humming along!

Exhibition Dates: October 6, 2026 – June 30, 2027
Venue: Lobby, 1F, Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University
Address: No. 91, Xueshi Rd., North District, Taichung City, Taiwan