What You Will Do
Create a custom 8-hour itinerary in and around Taipei! No matter if you are planning your own journey or a business trip, make it easier with this convenient and customized service. See the attractions that you want to see according to your own preferences with a local guide.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Longshan Temple
30 minutes
Meet your knowledgeable tour guide at your hotel lobby and start your private day tour in Taipei City.
Enjoy the flexibility of this private tour and create your own custom-made itinerary with the help of your knowledgeable tour guide. This private tour provides you sightseeing not only in Taipei City but the outskirts of Taipei City like Yehliu Geopark, Shifen Waterfall or Jiufen Old street.
If you are first time in Taipei, you can have the classic Taipei City tour to explore the highlights of Taipei City and schedule as follows:
Begin your day trip at the most well known Longshan Temple, learn the culture & religions of Taiwan and admire the ancient architecture built in 1738.
2
Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall
30 minutes
The most prominent historical landmark in Taiwan, the CKS Memorial Hall was erected in honor and memory of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, the former President of the Republic of China, and was opened in 1980 as part of a national park and gathering area.
A huge complex includes the Liberty Square, National Theatre and the Memorial Hall where you can see the show of guard exchange.
3
Dihua Street
30 minutes
Dihua Street has been an important centre for commerce in Taiwanese products and produce such as Chinese medicinal herbs, fabrics, incense materials, and for the post-processing of Taiwanese tea since 1850s.
This street offers visitors a glimpse of mid-19th century Taipei as well as the city’s thriving artistic side.
4
Dalongdong Bao An Temple
30 minutes
Originally constructed in 1742 as a wooden shrine, the Bao'an Temple is a Taiwanese folk religion temple. Throughout Taiwan's history, the temple was renovated and reconstructed numerous times, leading to a 2003 induction into UNESCO for cultural heritage conservation.
5
Lin An Tai Historical House & Museum
30 minutes
Tour the housing and garden style of Taipei during the Qianlong Period in Qing Dynasty (1754)
6
National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine
30 minutes
Built in 1969, the complex contains the main shrine, as well as the famous guard changing ceremony. Most visitors will leave the area as soon as the guard changing is complete, but be sure to walk inside and explore the fascinating and beautiful Chinese architecture.
7
National Palace Museum
1 hour
Originally founded within the walls of the Beijing Forbidden City in 1925, the present-day National Palace Museum moved to Taipei's Shilin District following the Republic of China government relocation in 1949 with an official opening for the public in 1965. Over 600,000 of the most precious artefacts within the collection were moved to Taiwan to prevent their desecration during and after the Chinese Civil War.
This attraction is optional, you can either spend your time on admiring the precious artifacts or skip the museum if you're not interested.
8
Taipei 101
30 minutes
The landmark of Taiwan and once the tallest building in the world (2004-2010)! You can either go up the observations at 89F (expense on your own) or admire this building from the surroundings (free).
9
Elephant Mountain (aka Nangang District Hiking Trail)
30 minutes
This is the best choice if you want to get the best spot to admire the view of Taipei City & Taipei 101.
However, a 40-minute hiking along the stairs is required (25-min going up, 15-min going down), but the view up there is definitely the best you can have in Taipei City.
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