National Palace Museum Guided Tour - Must-See Artifacts for First-Time Visitors & Artifacts to See on Subsequent Visits (Chinese/English)

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  • Must-See Artifact Tour: Perfect for first-time visitors to the National Palace Museum and those new to guided tours. Follow the guide to admire selected national treasures, important artifacts, and popular items.
  • Artifact Tour for Enthusiasts: Ideal for repeat visitors to the National Palace Museum who want to delve deeper into specific themes, such as jade or porcelain.
  • Private Group Tour: Suitable for client entertainment, family trips, corporate training, etc. We can customize the tour content to meet your specific needs.

What to expect

The National Palace Museum in Taipei houses a collection of nearly 700,000 artifacts, primarily from the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties of China. The collection includes bronzes, jades, ceramics, calligraphy and paintings, objets d'art, Buddhist statues, and court furniture. These artifacts are incredibly rare and valuable, having been treasured by the imperial family, survived through wars, and preserved to this day, making them worthy of everyone's attention.

Visiting a museum is the most cost-effective way to invest in yourself. The National Palace Museum in Taipei is a must-see attraction in Taipei. Through high-quality guided tours, you can journey into the history, culture, art, and lifestyle of the Chinese people, starting with artifacts from as early as 8,000 years ago. Expand your knowledge, broaden your horizons, enhance your aesthetic taste, and cultivate your mind and body.

Must-See Artifacts Guided Tour

The National Palace Museum has over 20 exhibition rooms, with approximately 5,000 artifacts on display at any given time. If you were to spend just one minute looking at each artifact, it would take at least 10 days to see them all. How can you make the most of your limited time? Let our professional guides lead you through the exhibition rooms, stopping to explain the national treasures, important artifacts, and popular "star" artifacts. This is the best way to experience the National Palace Museum.

Daily 09:30-12:00 (Closed on Mondays, except for special holidays)

In-depth Artifacts Guided Tour

Is the National Palace Museum worth visiting again? The answer is a resounding "Yes!" Artifacts are endlessly fascinating, and each visit, even when admiring the same artifact, can bring new discoveries and sensations. Our professional guides provide in-depth explanations of specific themes, helping you deeply understand the value and beauty of the artifacts.

Specific dates 09:30-12:00

Themed Tours: (1) Jades and Bronzes (2) Ceramics (3) Dream of the Red Chamber and National Treasures (4) Objets d’Art and Buddhist Statues

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Chinese people love jade and believe it can protect them from evil, prevent disasters, and bring blessings. In ancient times, jade artifacts were used to worship heaven, earth, and ancestors. Later, jade was used to symbolize virtuous gentlemen and was wo
Jade Artifacts [Qing Dynasty Jadeite Cabbage] Chinese people love jade, believing it can protect the body, ward off evil, dispel disasters, and prolong blessings. In ancient times, jade artifacts were used to worship heaven, earth, or ancestors. Later, ja
Why could a Chenghua Doucai Chicken Cup sell for HK$280 million, breaking the world auction record for Chinese porcelain?
Porcelain: The Chenghua Doucai Chicken Cup of the Ming Dynasty - Why did a Chenghua Doucai Chicken Cup of the Ming Dynasty break the world auction record for Chinese porcelain with a transaction price of HKD 280 million? The porcelain artifacts in the col
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Carved Treasures: Qing Dynasty, 19th Century, Openwork Carved Ivory Cloud and Dragon Pattern Puzzle Ball. This ivory ball has a total of twenty-three layers, and each layer can be rotated flexibly. The Palace Museum's collection of carved treasures includ
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Bronze Ware [Late Western Zhou Dynasty Mao Gong Ding] Why is it called a "National Treasure" and the National Palace Museum's treasure? The Bronze Age began in the late Xia Dynasty (approximately early 17th century BC), through the Shang Dynasty, Western
Knowledgeable and experienced guides help you understand the essence of the artifacts in a short amount of time.
Knowledgeable and experienced guides help you understand the essence of the artifacts in a short amount of time.
Knowledgeable and experienced guides help you understand the essence of the artifacts in a short amount of time.
A fulfilling experience that sparks interest and inspires.

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Review for: Chinese Guided Tour 2.5H · Join a Guided Tour - Must-See Artifacts

The tour guide was amazing, allowing me to enjoy a palace feast that was more than worth the price. The originally scheduled 2.5-hour guided tour actually lasted for more than 4 hours as the guide introduced everything to us non-stop. In addition to the oral explanations, the guide also meticulously prepared a lot of supplementary knowledge on a tablet. At the end, he even gave us his self-made small cards of cultural relics. It was really so thoughtful.

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Thank you, Mr. Wu, for the detailed introduction. He's very nice and attentive. The teacher really wanted to introduce everything, but there was just too much! Looking at the artifacts and listening to the history, I think it was very worthwhile. Even though I'm Taiwanese, I think this is great. Of course, the audio guide is also an option, but having a teacher explain it is definitely different. Very punctual! The teacher's physical strength and endurance are also very strong, he didn't even drink water and kept walking and introducing things, amazing! 👍 I recommend Mr. Wu Zhongci.

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Review for: English Tour 2.5H · Join a Guided Tour - Must-See Artifacts

Thank you Eva, for taking us around the museum today, we had an efficient time looking at the most precious artifacts due to time constraint. You were v professional and patient with us. We enjoyed our tour tremendously!

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Review for: Chinese Guided Tour 2.5H · Group Tour - Must-See Artifacts

I highly recommend Mr. Chen's professional tour! Mr. Chen is knowledgeable, and his explanations, enriched with images and text, are thorough and easy to understand. The originally scheduled 2.5-hour tour was patiently extended by Mr. Chen for 1.5 hours until closing time, just to allow me to have a better understanding of the Palace Museum's artifacts. His profound knowledge and dedication are admirable. I learned a lot, and this was a wonderful journey that exceeded my expectations!

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Review for: Chinese Guided Tour 2.5H · Join a Guided Tour - Must-See Artifacts

I booked the tour after reading excellent reviews about Guide Chen in Klook and he exceeded every expectation. He is a true master and the ideal person to show you around Taipei's National Palace Museum. His vast knowledge was simply astounding. Thank you Guide Chen. You made our visit to the Museum truly special.

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Tour guide: I have to give Mr. Chen a thumbs up! He said it wasn't easy for us to come from afar, and he told us a lot more content. He also taught us a lot of basic knowledge about cultural relics. I hope to meet him again in the future! Group size: Only 6 people, so the overall experience was very comfortable. If you don't sign up for a guided tour, you'll really just be skimming the surface.

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good to have a tour guide that bring you around, and explain the details about the museum, instead of running around by yourself

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I was too late in signing up n could not get into an English guided tour at my preferred date. despite my Limited mandarin I signed up for the mandarin guided tour instead. Despite my limited mandarin, Mr Wu the guide is outstanding in his explanation. He came with visuals to better help us better appreciate the subject that he showed us. Mr Wu is quick to look out for displays that become "free" of on lookers so we can get close to the display as he explains. No one looses out on the explanation as each participant is provided w headphone so Mr Wu's clear explanation can be heard whilst not disturbing others. For those with limited time to enjoy the Taiwan's national palace museum, I would highly recommend signing up for the guided tour via Klook. I have used Klook services several times n in different countries, The guide services have been excellent. The national

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An amazing and patient tour guide, with many unique insights and perspectives, which is rare. In addition, the original itinerary was extended with a lot of content, very satisfied! Highly recommended!

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Tour Guide: Mr. Wu's explanation was lively, interesting, and knowledgeable, continuing until 1:00 PM. Thank you. Group Size: Small group, only seven people, so it wasn't too crowded or noisy, and everyone was taken care of.

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