Taipei Palace Museum

Taipei Palace Museum Travel Guide: I. Basic Information • Address: No. 221, Section 2, Zhishan Road, Shilin District, Taipei City, Taiwan • Opening Hours: • Tuesday to Sunday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (ticket sales and ticket redemption stop at 4:30 pm) • Closed every Monday • Extended evening opening hours (every Friday and Saturday): 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm, ticket sales stop 30 minutes before closing • Ticket Prices: • Adult ticket: NTD 350 • Student ticket: NTD 150 (student ID required) • Child ticket: Free (under 18 years old) • Senior ticket: NTD 150 (65 years old and above) • Group ticket (10 people or more): NTD 320/person II. Transportation Guide • Subway + Bus: • Take the Taipei Metro Tamsui-Xinyi Line to Shilin Station, exit from Exit 1, and transfer to a bus (such as Red 30, 255, 304, 815, Small 18, Small 19, etc.) to the Taipei Palace Museum. • Alternatively, take the Wenhu Line to Dazhi Station and transfer to bus Brown 13 to the Taipei Palace Museum. • Taxi: Take a taxi from Shilin Metro Station to the Taipei Palace Museum, the journey takes about 10 minutes. III. Visiting Guide • Purchase tickets in advance: It is recommended to purchase tickets online in advance to avoid queuing at the ticket office. You can book through the official website of the Taipei Palace Museum or major travel websites. • Recommended visiting route: • Start from the third floor and go down in turn: * Third floor: Jade exhibition area, Bronze exhibition area, National Treasure exhibition area * Second floor: Ceramics exhibition area, Painting and Calligraphy exhibition area * First floor: Furniture exhibition area, Curios exhibition area, Buddhist Statues exhibition area • Must-see exhibits: • Jadeite Cabbage: The treasure of the Taipei Palace Museum, lifelike in form, exquisite in detail, symbolizing wealth and many children. • Meat-shaped Stone: A jade work resembling a piece of pork, with distinct layers of fat and lean meat, and clear texture, which is amazing. • Mao-kung Tin: A bronze ware from the late Western Zhou Dynasty, with nearly 500 characters inscribed on the inner wall of the tripod, it is an important historical material for studying the history of the Western Zhou Dynasty. • Northern Song Dynasty Ru Ware Celadon Narcissus Basin: A unique piece of Ru ware porcelain, with a warm and jade-like glaze and an elegant shape. • "Timely Clearing After Snowfall": A calligraphy work by Wang Xizhi of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, known as the "best calligraphy in the world", it is a must-see treasure for calligraphy lovers. • Guided tour service: • Guided tour services are available in multiple languages, including Chinese and English. You can choose to rent an audio guide or join a guided tour group. • Audio guides cost NTD 150 for adults and NTD 100 for children (7-12 years old), and can be rented with a valid ID or deposit. • Guided tours start at regular times every day, with a limit of 30 people per group (20 for parent-child groups) for on-site registration. You can also book online in advance. • Cultural and creative store: Located on the first floor of the museum, it offers a large number of souvenirs related to the exhibits, such as replicas of artworks, the Four Treasures of the Study, postcards, books, etc., making it a good place to buy souvenirs. IV. Dining Information • Sanxitang Restaurant: Located on the fourth floor of the museum, it offers Chinese and Western light meals, such as beef noodles, coffee, desserts, etc., in an elegant environment, suitable for resting and dining. • Surrounding restaurants: There are also many restaurants and snack bars around the museum, where you can taste authentic Taiwanese food, such as braised pork rice and pearl milk tea. V. Friendly Reminders • Luggage storage: The museum provides free luggage storage service for visitors to store their luggage and backpacks. • Photo precautions: Flash photography is prohibited in the museum. Please respect the cultural relics and others, keep quiet, and visit in a civilized manner. • Clothing suggestions: The air conditioning in the museum is quite strong, so it is recommended to wear a light jacket to avoid catching a cold. VI. Recommended nearby attractions • Shilin Night Market: About 10 minutes' drive from the museum, it is a good place to taste Taiwanese snacks and shop. • National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall: Located in the center of Taipei, it is an important building commemorating Dr. Sun Yat-sen, where you can learn about the history and culture of Taiwan. By following the above guide, you can fully experience the profound cultural heritage and rich collection of the Taipei Palace Museum, and have a fulfilling and enjoyable trip.