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Duration: 9h
Location: Taipei, Taiwan | Taipei, Taiwan
Category: Attractions
Highlights:
Great introduction to Taipei's major attractions in 1 day
Visits to the Presidential Office Building & Longshan Temple
Display of rare Chinese artifacts at National Palace Museum
Scenic drive to Yangmingshan National Park & Beitou
Opportunity to hunt for bargains at the Shilin Night Market
Inclusions:
Guided tour of Taipei, Yangmingshan National Park, and Beitou
Admission fees
Pickup from your Taipei city hotel by coach
Live tour commentary provided in English
Description:
Experience the best of Taipei in 1 day with a drive to Yangmingshan National Park and Beitou. Discover ancient Mengjia Longshan Temple, visit the sky-high Taipei 101, see the historic National Palace Museum and stroll through Taipei's largest night market, Shilin.
Your first stop is at the Presidential Office Building, built during a period of Japanese occupation. Take photos with this majestic site before stopping at the Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, erected in memory of the former President of the Republic of China.
Next, visit ancient Longshan Temple, built in 1738 with and housing relics of both Buddhist and Taoist deities. Continue to Taipei 101, which rises above the city to a height of 1,670 feet (510 m).
Afterward, explore the renowned National Palace Museum, home to a historical collection of Chinese art treasures, from paintings to calligraphy to ceramics from the Tang and Ming dynasties.
Then take a short drive to charming Yangmingshan National Park, which offers splendid mountainous scenery and rolling grass fields. Spot the highest peak in the Taipei area, Qixing Mountain, in the distance before heading to the Beitou Hot Spring Museum to learn interesting facts about Beitou's hot spring culture and history.
Your last stop is the bustling Shilin Night Market. Zig-zag through alleys full of shops and family-run hawker stalls. Browse through food items, bags, and clothing, hunting for bargains on goods to bring home.
Cancellation Policy: 72 hours
Know before you book:
Children 2 and younger are complimentary.,
Maximum group size is 16 people.
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