🏨 Classic Taipei Landmarks Day Tour Activity

Classic Taipei Landmarks Day Tour

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From $85.00

Price varies by group size

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 9 hours

Departs: Taipei, Taipei

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

Overview

Planning on your first trip to Taipei but don’t know where to start? Book this classic Taipei day tour to explore the city’s iconic historic landmarks and the modern tourist spots.

On this tour, you will visit the world-renowned National Palace Museum that houses the largest collection of ancient Chinese artifacts in the world, where the exquisite art pieces will blow your mind; Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, a prominent monument that symbolizes a significant period of Taiwan's history; Lungshan Temple that represents the local religious beliefs and practices; and the famous skyscraper, Taipei 101, that showcases the modern technology and globalization of the city. Of course, there are more to discover that you will just need come to find out.

This guided tour unveils the past, present and future of Taipei City. With the help of your tour guide, you will learn more about each attraction that you visit during the tour, and discover the city from a different perspective.

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Entrance ticket (National Palace Museum)

Local General Liabilities Insurance

Professional licensed tour guide (Mandarin / English / Japanese)

What's Not Included

Bottled water

Food and drink

Gratuities

Taipei 101 Observatory ticket

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 1
CHILD: Age: 2 - 11
ADULT: Age: 12 - 99

Additional Info

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Please arrive at the meeting point 5 minutes earlier than the pick-up time.
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
The indoor areas of Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall are not open to public during Jan 21-22(Lunar New Year 2023), visitors can only access the garden area and view the exterior of the hall.
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Please arrive at the meeting point 5 minutes earlier than the pick-up time.
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
The indoor areas of Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall are not open to public during Jan 21-22(Lunar New Year 2023), visitors can only access the garden area and view the exterior of the hall.
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Meet your tour guide at MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station, then hit the road and take a short ride to the first stop of your full day tour in Taipei.

Your tour starts with a stop at the Grand Hotel Taipei, a historic hotel built in the 1950s, where the government hosted banquets for many foreign dignitaries who visited Taipei. The hotel features numerous art and opulent decors, including the ornate wall panels, paintings, carvings, etc, providing luxurious accommodation and dining experiences to the guests.

Here your tour guide will help you snap a group photo against the majestic building of this extravagant hotel, capturing your bright smiling faces. Nothing better than the smiles on the faces to welcome a fresh day!

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National Palace Museum

After that, head off to the next stop on your Taipei day tour, the world-famous National Palace Museum, which is also one of the world’s largest museums.

With a collection of nearly 700,000 pieces of ancient Chinese artifacts and artworks, the museum showcases 8,000 years of Chinese art history spanning multiple dynasties. Two of the most famous artworks on display are “the Jadeite Cabbage” and “the Meat-Shaped Stone”, which are the must-sees in National Palace Museum.

1 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Dihua Street

After the museum, your tour continues with a visit to Dadaocheng, a nostalgic area where tradition and modernity meets. The retro cafes and stores in the streets and alleys enhance the nostalgic atmosphere, making this place become a popular destination for hipsters.

The heart of Dadaocheng is Dihua Street, once the most prosperous place in Taipei more than a hundred years ago. Even now, it is still a popular spot to shop for dried goods and herbal medicines. Every year, the Chinese New Year Street Bazaar takes place in Dihua Street, and is always crowed with people getting ready for the coming new year.

Today, the streets and alleys are lined with traditional shops, alongside with chic cafés and mini art galleries housed in the in well-preserved historical buildings, giving off a vintage vibe.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Ximending

By walking through the significant historic sites in Taipei, believe you have a good understanding of the city’s history and development. Your next stop will present to you the modernity and diversity of Taipei City.

Head off to Ximending Commercial District, one of the busiest shopping areas in Taipei, where packed with retail shops, restaurants, bars and street performers. This place is very popular among young people, so it is also known as the Taipei version of Tokyo's Harajuku’s Takeshita Street. (lunch on your own arrangement)

1 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Longshan Temple

After having lunch in Ximending, you will visit Lungshan Temple to experience Taiwan’s religious practice, where the local people go to pray for good luck or find inner peace.

The temple was built in 1738 and dedicated to Guanyin (the Goddess of Mercy). The temple was severely damaged during Taipei Air Raid, but the statue of Guanyin survived the raid.

Besides the Goddess of Mercy, the temple devotes Yue Lao (the Matchmaker God), Wenchang Dijun (the God of Literature), Songzi Niangniang (the maiden who brings children) and many more. You can pray for yourself and your family, and even try asking the gods for advice by tossing divination blocks.

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall

You will head off to Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, an impressive monument in memory of the late President Chiang Kai-shek. Here the changing of the guard ceremony takes place every hour on the hour from 09:00 in the main hall.

In addition to the majestic main hall of the memorial, the exquisite Chinese garden around the building and the vast plaza are also worth taking a look. If you come here in the early morning, you can see some people doing Qigong there.

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Taipei 101

The last stop of your tour is Taipei 101 Mall, the fashion lovers’ paradise, which is located in the eastern side of Taipei. The mall houses hundreds of fashionable stores and restaurants, along with a food court and a supermarket. From luxury brands to fast fashion retailers, from Michelin star restaurants to cheap eats, you can always find something for your there.

The famous skyscraper, Taipei 101, stands right next to the mall. It was once the tallest building in the world that reaches a height of 508 meters, towering over the skyline of Taipei. The building has 101 stories, with an observatory deck on the 89th floor, where the visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Taipei City. Not only that, it has one of the top 3 fastest elevators in the world; from the 5th to the 89th floor, it only takes 37 seconds.

At the end of the tour, you may choose to disembark at MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station (arrive around 17:10) or Raohe Street Tourist Night Market (arrive around 17:00).

1 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

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