🏛️ 【Oct 29 - Palace Museum Tour & Taipei Night Walk】Itinerary 🚌
We are excited to embark on this excursion blending culture, gastronomy, and Taipei's vibrant night vibes on Oct. 29. Please kindly note that a flexible transit arrangement will be implemented upon arrival at Ximending to accommodate different preferences.
📋 Tour Schedule (Thursday, Oct 29)
- 13:00 - 13:40 ｜ Departure: Academia Sinica ➔ 台北故宮博物院 National Palace Museum
- Please gather at the designated pickup point at Academia Sinica by 13:00.
- 13:50 - 16:50 ｜ Cultural Journey: National Palace Museum (Extended Treasure Tour)
- Duration: Approx. 3 hours. Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended.
- 17:00 - 17:20 ｜ Transit: National Palace Museum ➔ 金蓬萊餐廳 Golden Formosa (Tianmu)
- Please gather at the Museum's tour bus parking area at 17:00 sharp.
- 17:30 - 19:30 ｜ Gourmet Feast: Dinner at Golden Formosa (Tianmu)
- Duration: 2 hours (Savoring Michelin-starred Taiwanese cuisine).
- 19:30 - 20:00 ｜ Transit: Tianmu ➔ 西門町 Ximending
- Enjoy a relaxing ride as we head towards Taipei’s most iconic shopping district.
- 20:00 onward ｜ Taipei Nightlife: Ximending Neighborhood (Flexible Dismissal Options)
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- Bus Drop-off Point: Section 1, Chunghua Road (Tour Bus Designated Drop-off Zone).
- 📢 【CRITICAL: Two Options for Return Journey】:
- 👉 Option 1: Drop off at Ximending for Exploration
Guests who wish to explore Ximending may get off the bus here. The bus WILL NOT wait or pick up guests later. After exploring, guests must arrange their own return transportation back to Nangang or Academia Sinica. - 👉 Option 2: Stay on the Bus for Direct Return
Guests who do not wish to visit Ximending should remain on the bus. After a brief drop-off, the bus will depart immediately and head to Nangang Station and the final destination Academia Sinica (Estimated arrival at Academia Sinica: around 20:35).
- 👉 Option 1: Drop off at Ximending for Exploration
💡 Recommended Return Transportation (For Option 1 Guests)
- To Nangang Station:
Walk to MRT Ximen Station, take the Blue Line (Bannan Line) bound for Nangang Exhibition Center, and get off at "Nangang Station" (Approx. 22 mins, direct train with no transfers). - To Academia Sinica:
- Option A (MRT + Bus): Take the MRT Blue Line to "Nangang Station" or "Kunyang Station", then transfer to a local bus (e.g., Route 212, 270, or Blue 25) to the "Academia Sinica" stop.
- Option B (Taxi): Take a taxi directly from Ximending to Academia Sinica. The late-night ride takes about 25-30 minutes and costs around NTD $400 - $500.
If you confirm your participation in the half-day tour, please fill out the Registration Form