National Palace Museum, Taiwan Tickets

The largest museum in Asia,
Taipei Palace Museum

The Taipei National Palace Museum boasts a scale unrivaled in Asia. It is said to be one of the world's four largest museums, and only those who have been there can know its grandeur. It houses approximately 690,000 artifacts, and the treasures are regularly replaced, so there is always something to see when you return, making it a great place to visit any time.

In Korea, it has become a place that has become well-known since it was featured on tvN's popular program 'Grandpas Over Flowers', and has become a must-see attraction in Taipei. Because it is so large and has so many relics, you can make a more meaningful visit by planning in advance which areas you will focus on.

When is a good time to visit?

If you want to see the National Palace Museum in Taiwan without a separate guided tour, it is best to visit as soon as it opens. This is when there are the least number of people. Since guided tours are usually held in the afternoon, you can tour the National Palace Museum quite leisurely if you visit in the morning.

Introducing must-see relics

There are many different relics inside the National Palace Museum in Taiwan, but I will introduce only the must-see ones.

1. Hexagonal stone:
It is carved in the shape of Dongpo Pork and is considered one of the best relics in Taiwan, along with the 17th century jade and white celadon.

2. Jadeite:
This is a Taiwanese treasure made in the shape of a cabbage using low-grade natural jade that is green in part and white at the bottom.

3. Yeoyoyeonhwashikwonwan:
This porcelain was made during the Northern Song Dynasty and is famous for its unique shape.

Here's how to get there

The National Palace Museum in Taiwan is a world-class museum, but it is not easily accessible because it is surrounded by mountains. So I will explain how to get there! The most popular way is to take the Taipei Main Line, Tamsui-Xinyi Line, get off at Shilin Station, and then take a bus. Most of the buses you take here end at the National Palace Museum, so you can visit it no matter which one you take.

I recommend taking the Hong 30, Xiao 18 (Silin Station), or Ben 20 (Jiannan Road Station) buses, which stop right in front of the exit on the first basement floor of the main building of the museum without having to go all the way to the main gate.

I also recommend taking a tour.

The National Palace Museum is quite large and has an overwhelming number of artifacts inside, so taking a guided tour is a good idea. You can have fun and learn a lot on a small group tour with a cheerful Korean expert guide.

Why you should buy tickets from WAG

As the official Korean partner of the National Palace Museum of Korea, WAG sells admission tickets at the lowest prices all year round. It is not only cheaper than on-site, but also sells at the lowest online price, so buy admission tickets at a more reasonable price and visit the National Palace Museum of Korea.