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Located in Taipei City, the National Palace Museum displays the world's greatest and rarest collection of traditional Chinese art crafts and historical documents. These priceless treasures include ancient Chinese paintings, archeological remains of bronze weapons, ceramics, jade, sculptures, books and other antiques. With more than 700,000 items on display, many of which once belong in Beijing's Forbidden City, the National Palace Museum truly reflects the rich cultural heritage of Chinese civilization and ancient Chinese culture.
The National Palace Museum was established in 1925 and was expanded and remodeled in 1965 in Taipei. The museum now has a magnificent exterior with tile roofs and moon gates. The National Palace Museum is currently a major guardian of the Chinese artifacts and Chinese cultural items in Taiwan tour.
The National Palace Museum provides guided tours in 7 different languages, namely English, Chinese, French, German, Spanish and Korean. Various researches, speeches and tours are being held regularly at the museum. The museum has also published 130 types of magazines, periodicals, pictures etc. to facilitate and enhance the propagation of Chinese tradition and culture.
The National Palace Museum is an extremely popular tour site for foreigners who visit Taipei. Be sure to visit the National Palace Museum during your Taiwan travel
, it is a place you wouldn’t want to miss.
Guided Tours:
Chinese, English, and French guides are provided without any charges.
Chinese tour: 9.30 am, 2.30 pm
English tour: 10 am, 3 pm
French tour: twice a week.
Please contact the Information Counter at 886-2-881-2021 extension 292.
Visit vouchers: NT$80
Group visits: NT$65 per person (minimum 20 people with identification)
Army, police, student special fare: NT$30 (with identification)
Retired veterans and civil servants, elderly, handicapped, groups of students: free admission with proper identification.
National Palace Museum
opening hours: All year, from 9 am to 5 pm.
TEL: 886-2-881-2021
Address: No.221, Sec.2, Jhihshan Rd., Shihlin District, Taipei City, Taiwan
*Note: Tour information provided above may need to be updated.
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No.221,Sec. 2,Jhihshan,Shihlin District,Taipei City,Taiwan (R.O.C.) |
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All year, from 9 am to 5 pm |
By Bus :
From Taipei City, take the city bus No 210, 213, 255, 304, 267 to the destination.
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