Taiwan · TEMPLE & HERITAGE WALKS
Longshan is the one everybody photographs; Bao’an and Xiahai are where the ritual still runs on a normal Tuesday. The 9 below cover the temples and the streets around them, with prices and a note on what to do with the incense.
Explore Taipei’s National Palace Museum with a flexible e-ticket, ancient Chinese masterpieces, priority entry, and Zhishan Garden access.
“Easy entry to the museum. Amazing artifacts and food is also great at the cafe.”
See Taipei’s National Palace Museum, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Martyrs’ Shrine, and Longshan Temple on a focused four-hour tour.
“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…”
See Taipei’s National Palace Museum, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, and Longshan Temple on a well-paced four-hour guided tour.
“Great guide in Ciara and friendly chauffeur. Interesting sights, very well organized.”
Explore Taipei’s roots at Longshan Temple, learn folk beliefs, cast moonstones, and finish near Wanhua Night Market on this $5 walking tour.
“Alejandra have the knowledge and the personality fir the job....She make the difference...and temple is next to the train station but her explanation is worked this tour....Ella es Colombiana pero con mucho empeño hace un gran trabajo”
Explore Taipei’s origins, Longshan Temple, folk gods, fortune rituals, and Taiwanese life on a 2.5-hour tip-based walking tour.
“Leo's explanation was wonderful. He did it almost entirely as a volunteer, and his enthusiasm was evident. Thank you very much.”
Explore Taipei’s Shung Ye and National Palace museums in one day, from Indigenous cultures to 5,000 years of Chinese art, for $15.
“I enjoyed the museum. I think it is important to acknowledge the history of the indigenous populations across the world. I wish they could go even further. Have a cafe based on indigenous foods. Another income stream and many would love this.”
Review the Taipei National Palace Museum guided tour, including guides, timing, fees, group size, highlights, drawbacks, and booking advice.
“The guide Vicki was knowledgeable but needed to provide a brief summary before we started. Perhaps a break halfway through would be good.”
Visit Chiang Kai-Shek Shilin Residence in Taipei, explore its restored rooms and gardens, and learn its story with an audio guide.
Explore Taipei’s National Palace Museum, with 6,000 Chinese art treasures, Zhishan Garden, modern design, and an eight-hour admission window.
“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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