Get a glimpse of Taipei on this three-hour tour. See how the people live in this interesting city. Visit Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall, Martyrs's Shrine, a classic Ming Dynasty architecture and later onto the National Palace Museum. Conclude with a visit to a Handicraft Center to view typical Taiwanese craftsmanship.
Highlights
- Three-hour tour of Taipei's popular attractions
- National Palace Museum, housing the world's largest and most valuable collection of Chinese art
- See a classic example of Ming Dynasty architecture at the Martyr's Shrine
- Visit the Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall
- Hourly changing of the guard ceremony
- Shop at the Handicraft Center
- English-speaking guide
- Hotel pickup and drop off
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You'll be picked up from your Taipei city hotel and guided around Taipei's best attractions. Visit the grandiose Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall, in downtown Taipei to pay homage to the late President Chiang Kai-Shek. Travel to Martyrs' Shrine to see an excellent example of classical Ming Dynasty architecture dedicated to the fallen war heroes of the country and see the hourly changing of the guard ceremony.
The three-hour Taipei tour continues to the National Palace Museum, which houses the world's largest and most valuable collection of Chinese art treasures. There are permanent displays of ceramics, bronzes, oracle bones, porcelain, paintings, calligraphy, enamelware, jade, Ching dynasty costume, carvings, and cabinets, as well as temporary exhibitions of other items.
Travel to one of the many traditional Chinese temples that surround Taipei city. Then it's time for some shopping at the Handicraft Center, the center offers Taiwanese craftsmanship including jewelry, art and furniture.
Tour Highlights
- Drive past Presidential Building
- Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall
- Martyrs' Shrine (War Memorial)
- National Palace Museum
- Chinese Temple
- Handicraft Center
Schedule Details
National Palace Museum, Taipei
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Tour departs from downtown Taipei hotels
Departure Time:- 8:00am
- 1:00pm
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pick up time.
Duration:3 hours (approx.)
Return details:Returns to original departure point
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Additional Information
- Professional guide
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Entrance ticket to National Palace Museum
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
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