Museum
National Palace Museum
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The National Palace Museum in Taipei houses one of the world's finest collections of Chinese art and artifacts, spanning thousands of years from the Neolithic to the Qing dynasty. Visitors can marvel at exquisite jade carvings, intricate bronzes, delicate porcelain, and ancient calligraphy. The museum's rotating exhibits ensure that even repeat visitors discover something new, with highlights like the jadeite cabbage and the meat-shaped stone drawing constant crowds.
Don't miss
- See the iconic Jadeite Cabbage, a Qing dynasty jade carving so lifelike it looks edible.
- Explore the bronze collection, including ritual vessels from the Shang and Zhou dynasties.
- View the rotating special exhibitions that showcase rare scrolls, ceramics, and imperial treasures.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit National Palace Museum
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inForbidden City/ Palace Museum & Tiananmen Sq. Ticket Booking4.7★ · 161 travelers2–4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$3 per personSee dates →
Most bookedTaipei City Morning Tour with National Palace Museum entry4.2★ · 243 travelers~4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$52 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleTokyo National Museum Private Tour4.8★ · 26 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$101 per personSee dates →More attractions in Beitou