Taiwan · MUSEUMS
On a wet Taipei morning a museum is not a fallback, it is the plan. The 9 below cover the National Palace Museum, the aboriginal collections and the rest, with entry prices and which tickets skip the queue.
Visit Taipei’s National Palace Museum at your own pace with a one-day e-ticket. See the Jadeite Cabbage, Mao Gong Ding, ancient scrolls, and thousands of Chinese artifacts. The North Branch option includes Zhishan Garden and a reserved-priority entrance queue. Optional audio guides are available in nine languages.
“Easy entry to the museum. Amazing artifacts and food is also great at the cafe.”
Spend about four hours touring Taipei with an English-speaking guide and air-conditioned transport. You’ll visit the National Palace Museum, Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, Martyrs’ Shrine, and Longshan Temple, with guides such as Molly, Danny, James, and Christina praised for clear explanations and helpful city tips.
“The guide was fantastic - he presented and breezed through a lot of information, revealing a deep knowledge of the material, and possessed a considerable amount of depth on the topics. He also knew how to maximize time and efficiency in a relatively short amount of time. Had I attempted to a similar itinerary, the schedule would've easily stretched to an entire day and failed to include all of the visits. The guide and the tour bus access enabled the entirety of the agenda. The only criticism would be the briefness of the visit to the National Palace Museum (more time to visit and purchase items in the gift shop…”
Visit three of Taipei’s essential sights in four hours with an English, Chinese, Vietnamese, or Indonesian speaking guide. You’ll see the National Palace Museum’s imperial treasures, watch the guard change at Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, and learn temple customs at Longshan Temple. Air-conditioned transport keeps the route easy.
“Great guide in Ciara and friendly chauffeur. Interesting sights, very well organized.”
Spend eight hours exploring Kaohsiung with a private driver-guide such as Charlie, Aaron, or Bruce. See Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum, Lotus Pond, Pier-2 Art Center, and the Fine Arts Museum, with hotel pickup, flexible pacing, and room to adjust the day to your interests.
“Everything was perfect, from pick up till drop off Many thanks to Bruce, who was very kind and told us a lot about the country and the places we visit”
Use one ticket to visit two Taipei museums in a single day. See the National Palace Museum’s Jadeite Cabbage, bronze vessels, and calligraphy, then explore Shung Ye Museum’s displays on Taiwan’s 14 recognized Indigenous tribes. Admission, permanent exhibits, and special exhibits are included, but guides, food, and transport are not.
“het is simpel. veel te zien over historie. de aboriginals is een heel klein museum. binnen 30 minuten kun je het museum door. leuk uitjes voor de omgeving.”
Redeem your tickets at the Shung Ye Museum of Formosan Aborigines, then walk to the National Palace Museum. Explore Indigenous cultures, ancient Chinese art, the famous jadeite cabbage, and lively audio commentary if selected. Plan several hours for the Palace Museum.
“The Aboriginal Native Museum was not big, but educational t us regarding the original tribes (14-16) that were here first in Taiwan, their ways of lives etc.. Our packaged ticket then took us int, Nationa Palace Museum which was the main course of or visit, a msot memorable 3-4 hours experience. I got to spend a lot of time this trip comapred to my first visit 30 years ago! You never see anything resembling these items in Beijing or its Forbidden Palace. So glad to be here!”
Explore the National Palace Museum with an English, Chinese, or Japanese guide from Lion Travel. The 2.5 to 3-hour tour focuses on Chinese ceramics, jade, bronzes, pottery, and porcelain. Meet at the B1 gift shop, with tours at 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM.
“The guide Vicki was knowledgeable but needed to provide a brief summary before we started. Perhaps a break halfway through would be good.”
Leave Taipei by private car, van, or bus for Thousand-Island Lake, Bagua Tea Plantation, Pinglin Tea Museum, and a traditional tea house. Your English or Chinese guide handles the driving and shares tea knowledge. Ben and Alex have guided past departures, but your assigned guide may differ.
“We had an incredible experience learning about Taiwan tea. The landscape of the tea plantation and the Thousand-Island lake was beautiful. The best part was our drinking tea experience with our tour guide Ben. He explained everything to us about the different kinds of tea. Was a wonderful and beautiful day.”
Spend up to eight hours at Taipei’s National Palace Museum Northern Branch, viewing Chinese ceramics, calligraphy, paintings, and artifacts from the Neolithic period onward. Admission is self-guided, and you can also visit Zhishan Garden. Bring the required ID for QR-code scanning.
“As a first time visitor to Taipei, I very much enjoyed learning about the rich history and culture. The museum was a wonderful way to explore and learn.”
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