Taipei City Morning Tour with National Palace Museum Entry, Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall & Longshan Temple
by Edison Travel Service
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$104Overview
This half-day bus tour in Taipei covers key locations that reflect the city's history and culture. The first visit is to the National Palace Museum, housing nearly 700,000 Chinese artifacts spanning 8,000 years. Visitors spend about 80 minutes viewing notable pieces like the Jadeite Cabbage and the Meat-Shaped Stone. The tour then proceeds to Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, where guests climb 89 steps to the main hall, symbolizing Chiang Kai-Shek’s age at his death. The hourly changing of the guard ceremony is visible from 9:00 AM onward. Around the memorial hall, the tour includes a 10-minute walk through the Chinese garden and plaza, where early visitors might observe locals practicing Qigong. The final stop is Longshan Temple, built in 1738 and dedicated to Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy. Visitors learn about Taiwanese religious customs and can see other deities such as Yue Lao and Wenchang Dijun. The temple was damaged during the Taipei Air Raid, but the Guanyin statue remained intact. Guests may participate in traditional practices like tossing divination blocks. After visiting Longshan Temple, participants can choose to be dropped off at Ximending or return to the original meeting point. The tour lasts about four hours and includes entrance to the National Palace Museum, a professional guide, and in-vehicle air conditioning. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available if the private option is selected.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
National Palace Museum
The tour starts at the National Palace Museum, one of the largest museums worldwide, with around 700,000 artifacts covering 8,000 years of Chinese art history. Visitors spend approximately 80 minutes exploring exhibits including the Jadeite Cabbage and Meat-Shaped Stone, two of the museum’s most famous pieces.
80 min
Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall
Next is the Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, built to honor the late president of the Republic of China. Visitors climb 89 steps to the main hall, representing Chiang Kai-Shek’s age at death. The changing of the guard happens every hour on the hour from 9:00 AM in front of the hall.
30 min
Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall Park
The adjacent Chinese garden and large plaza around the memorial hall are included in the tour. Visitors spend about 10 minutes here, where early mornings often see people practicing Qigong.
10 min
Longshan Temple
The final stop is Longshan Temple, built in 1738 and dedicated to Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy. The temple was heavily damaged during the Taipei Air Raid, but the Guanyin statue survived. Visitors learn about Taiwanese religion and see other deities such as Yue Lao and Wenchang Dijun. The temple visit lasts about 30 minutes and includes an opportunity to try tossing divination blocks.
30 min
Optional Drop-off at Ximending
On the return to the starting point, participants can choose to be dropped off at Ximending instead of the original meeting location.
Meeting point
Group Tour: Exit 2, MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station (BL14 /O07). Please take the escalator to the ground level, your tour guide will be waiting for you near the exit with the tour operator's logo flag (EDISON TOURS). Private Tour: Complimentary Downtown Taipei City Hotel Pick-up
End point
Group Tour: Exit 2, MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station (BL14 /O07). Please take the escalator to the ground level, your tour guide will be waiting for you near the exit with the tour operator's logo flag (EDISON TOURS). Private Tour: Complimentary Downtown Taipei City Hotel Pick-up
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Taipei City Morning Tour with National Palace Museum Entry, Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall & Longshan Temple
by Edison Travel Service
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$104Overview
This half-day bus tour in Taipei covers key locations that reflect the city's history and culture. The first visit is to the National Palace Museum, housing nearly 700,000 Chinese artifacts spanning 8,000 years. Visitors spend about 80 minutes viewing notable pieces like the Jadeite Cabbage and the Meat-Shaped Stone. The tour then proceeds to Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, where guests climb 89 steps to the main hall, symbolizing Chiang Kai-Shek’s age at his death. The hourly changing of the guard ceremony is visible from 9:00 AM onward. Around the memorial hall, the tour includes a 10-minute walk through the Chinese garden and plaza, where early visitors might observe locals practicing Qigong. The final stop is Longshan Temple, built in 1738 and dedicated to Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy. Visitors learn about Taiwanese religious customs and can see other deities such as Yue Lao and Wenchang Dijun. The temple was damaged during the Taipei Air Raid, but the Guanyin statue remained intact. Guests may participate in traditional practices like tossing divination blocks. After visiting Longshan Temple, participants can choose to be dropped off at Ximending or return to the original meeting point. The tour lasts about four hours and includes entrance to the National Palace Museum, a professional guide, and in-vehicle air conditioning. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available if the private option is selected.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
National Palace Museum
The tour starts at the National Palace Museum, one of the largest museums worldwide, with around 700,000 artifacts covering 8,000 years of Chinese art history. Visitors spend approximately 80 minutes exploring exhibits including the Jadeite Cabbage and Meat-Shaped Stone, two of the museum’s most famous pieces.
80 min
Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall
Next is the Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, built to honor the late president of the Republic of China. Visitors climb 89 steps to the main hall, representing Chiang Kai-Shek’s age at death. The changing of the guard happens every hour on the hour from 9:00 AM in front of the hall.
30 min
Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall Park
The adjacent Chinese garden and large plaza around the memorial hall are included in the tour. Visitors spend about 10 minutes here, where early mornings often see people practicing Qigong.
10 min
Longshan Temple
The final stop is Longshan Temple, built in 1738 and dedicated to Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy. The temple was heavily damaged during the Taipei Air Raid, but the Guanyin statue survived. Visitors learn about Taiwanese religion and see other deities such as Yue Lao and Wenchang Dijun. The temple visit lasts about 30 minutes and includes an opportunity to try tossing divination blocks.
30 min
Optional Drop-off at Ximending
On the return to the starting point, participants can choose to be dropped off at Ximending instead of the original meeting location.
Meeting point
Group Tour: Exit 2, MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station (BL14 /O07). Please take the escalator to the ground level, your tour guide will be waiting for you near the exit with the tour operator's logo flag (EDISON TOURS). Private Tour: Complimentary Downtown Taipei City Hotel Pick-up
End point
Group Tour: Exit 2, MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station (BL14 /O07). Please take the escalator to the ground level, your tour guide will be waiting for you near the exit with the tour operator's logo flag (EDISON TOURS). Private Tour: Complimentary Downtown Taipei City Hotel Pick-up
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.