Points of interest Taiwan: Tourism & Monuments

Practical information : Sightseeing Taiwan

Timetable

Most of Taipei's historic sites are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; in the provinces, opening hours may vary according to the number of visitors and the season. Temples are generally open in the evening, so that the faithful can come and pray after work. As for the national parks, they are open 24 hours a day, although some attractions close in the early evening. On weekdays, most of the sites are quiet and little visited; on weekends, on the other hand, they can be very busy.

To be booked

You don't need to book tickets for the vast majority of sites in Taiwan. That said, if you would like an English-speaking guide at the National Palace Museum, it's best to request one in advance.

Budget & Tips

Throughout Taiwan, access to many monuments (historical or natural sites, temples, night markets...) is free. Museums generally charge a fee (up to NT$400 for the National Palace Museum).

Main events

Events, religious festivals and national holidays are legion in Taiwan. But the most remarkable ones to discover the country are undoubtedly the Chinese New Year, the national holiday on October 10 and the Taitung Festival of Austronesian Culture in July.

Guided tours

Many travel agencies offer tours of Taipei and the surrounding area lasting one day or more, as well as more comprehensive tours of the archipelago lasting several days. For an additional charge, you can be accompanied by a guide (usually English-speaking) to monuments and sites of interest. For French-speaking guides, it's best to use an agency.

Smokers

In Taiwan, smoking is strictly prohibited in all public places. Outside monuments, there may be designated smoking areas.

Tourist traps

Taiwan is a safe country, and the Taiwanese people are usually perfectly honest. It is therefore rare for tourists to fall victim to professional scammers. It should be noted, however, that a black market in counterfeit tickets for the 101 Tower has been reported by the authorities.

Tourist Attractions & Monuments Taiwan

NATIONAL PALACE MUSEUM

SWALLOW CAVE

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF MARINE BIOLOGY

LINEN AN-TAI ANCESTRAL HOUSE

KENTING FOREST PARK

CHIUFEN GOLD MINING MUSEUM

SONGSHAN CULTURAL AND CREATIVE PARK

NATIONAL HISTORY MUSEUM

BEITOU PUBLIC LIBRARY

MEDICINE AISLE

GOLD MUSEUM

FO GUANG SHAN MONASTERY

NATIONAL MEMORIAL TO DR. SUN YAT-SEN

TAIPEI MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS

TAIPEI ZOO

CHANG KAI-SHEK NATIONAL MEMORIAL

MAUSOLEUM OF ETERNAL SPRING

LONGSHAN TEMPLE

CHENGCHING LAKE

PEACE PARK (2-28 MEMORIAL PEACE PARK)

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