Taipei City Tour Chiang Kai Shek & National Palace – Half Day

The captivating city of Taipei is one of Asia’s most diverse and interesting cities, boasting 9,555 neighbourhoods and close to 3 million people. While modern bubble teas and selfie coffee shops are popping up everywhere, the fun and vibrant metropolis holds a fascinating history and plenty of monuments well worth visiting.

‘‘Taipei is a bustling cosmopolitan city home to an exciting food scene, night markets and cultural attractions’’ — De Tourista

During this informative day tour, we’ll explore the following spots:

Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall: Dedicated to the former ruler of China, this distinctive landmark is built in traditional Taiwanese style. It has exactly 89 stairs to represent Chiang Kai-shek’s age at the time, as well as symbolism relating to the figure of eight, something that’s thought to bring luck and prosperity.

‘‘The beautiful memorial hall captivated my heart!’’ — Jheyuti, The Philippines

The Martyrs’ Shrine: Built in 1969, this is an essential stop to learn about the country’s history. The shrine commemorates the fallen Kuomintang soldiers with 390,000 spirit tablets to honour their lives.

National Palace Museum: With 700,000 artefacts and artworks on display, this is one of the largest museums of its kind in the world. Almost 10,000 years of Chinese history can be explored (saved from the Cultural Revolution’s purge), making it a must-visit while in Taipei.

Grand Hotel: This impressive hotel measuring 87 metres in height has been home to countless important dignitaries. We’ll swing by for an iconic photo stop.

Xingtian Temple(Hsing Tian Kong): Covering 7,000m², this Taoist temple is popular with both locals and tourists. The temple hall is dedicated to the god of business, and decorated with countless dragon sculptures.

The President’s Office: We’ll stop by this iconic building built during Japanese rule, now office of the President of the Republic of China (ROP)