Private Best of Keelung Shore Excursion to Taipei City Landmarks

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About this activity

On this tour, you will visit the world-renowned National Palace Museum that houses the largest collection of ancient Chinese artifacts in the world, where the exquisite art pieces will blow your mind; Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, a prominent monument that symbolizes a significant period of Taiwan's history; Lungshan Temple that represents the local religious beliefs and practices; and the famous skyscraper, Taipei 101, that showcases the modern technology and globalization of the city. Of course, there are more to discover that you will just need come to find out.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Vietnamese, Chinese, English
Operated by: Edison Travel Service

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional licensed tour guide
Included: Entrance ticket (National Palace Museum)
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Local general liabilities insurance

Not included

Not included: Food and beverage
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Taipei 101 Observatory ticket (USD 20.0 per person)

Itinerary

National Palace Museum

1 h 30 min Admission included

With a collection of nearly 700,000 pieces of ancient Chinese artifacts and artworks, National Palace Museum showcases 8,000 years of Chinese art history spanning multiple dynasties. Two of the most famous artworks on display are “the Jadeite Cabbage” and “the Meat-Shaped Stone”, which are the must-sees in National Palace Museum.
Presidential Office Building

30 min Admission not included

Presidential Office Building is a neo-Renaissance building built in 1910s during Japanese colonization, previously served as the office of the Governor-General of Taiwan.

Nowadays, the building operates as the seat of political power in Taiwan. With a long history and an iconic facade, it is also a symbolic landmark in Taipei City.
Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall

30 min

Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is an impressive monument in memory of the late president of the Republic of China, Chang Kai-shek. To reach the main hall, you need to climb up 89 steps, which represent Chang Kai-Shek’s age when he died. Here the changing of the guard ceremony takes place every hour on the hour from 09:00 in the main hall.
Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall Park

30 min

In addition to the majestic main hall of the memorial, the exquisite Chinese garden around the building and the vast plaza are also worth visiting. If you come here in the early morning, you can see some people practicing Qigong there.
Longshan Temple

one hour

Longshan temple was built in 1738 and dedicated to Guanyin (the Goddess of Mercy). The temple was severely damaged during Taipei Air Raid, but the statue of Guanyin survived the raid. Besides the Goddess of Mercy, the temple devotes Yue Lao (the Matchmaker God), Wenchang Dijun (the God of Literature), Songzi Niangniang (the maiden who brings children) and many more. You can pray for yourself and your family, and even try asking the gods for advice by tossing divination blocks.
Taipei 101

1 h 30 min Admission not included

(Taipei 101 Observatory ticket is not included)

The last stop of your tour is Taipei 101 Mall, the fashion lovers’ paradise. The mall houses hundreds of fashionable stores and restaurants, along with a food court and a supermarket. From luxury brands to fast fashion retailers, from Michelin star restaurants to cheap eats, you can always find something for your there.

The famous skyscraper, Taipei 101, stands right next to the mall. It was once the tallest building in the world that reaches a height of 508 meters, towering over the skyline of Taipei. The building has 101 stories, with an observatory deck on the 89th floor, where the visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Taipei City. Not only that, it has one of the top 3 fastest elevators in the world; from the 5th to the 89th floor, it only takes 37 seconds.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Following Customs Clearance, there is a single exit leading to the arrival hall. Your guide and driver will be readily identifiable, holding a sign bearing your name, stationed in the arrival hall to assist you.

Using your ticket

If you need any further information or assistance, you can reach

us via local landline (+886225635313), Whatsapp (+886966550866) or Line@

(@edisontours) every day, 08:00 - 18:00 (Taiwan Time, GMT+8).

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that only manual, foldable wheelchairs are allowed on this tour. Power chairs are not permitted.