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Sanyi Wood Sculpture Museum
It was opened to public on 9th April, 1995 and it is the only public wood sculpture museum in Taiwan. There are 9 themes of exhibition, such as introduction of wood sculpture, Austronesia tribe wood sculpture, temples deities, architecture & furniture,…etc.
The tradition of Taiwan wood sculpture derived from the same origins as the Fujianese and Cantonese during the dynasties of Ming and Ching. Tainan, Lugang and Dasi had once been in prosperity. Until the Japanese colonial era, there was increasing trend in the wood sculpture industry in Sanyi, Miaoli County. During the 60’s, owing to abundant resource of camphor, Sanyi has become internationally famous as the City of Wood Sculpture. In that time, there were more than 200 workshops in Sanyi.
Sanyi is located in a mountainous area, and the acid clay of the hills is suitable for cultivation of camphor trees and tea trees. Before Taiwan was ceded to Japan, the hills were covered with camphor forest. During the Japanese colonial era, the Japanese cut down camphor trees for medical and industrial purpose. When camphor trees were deforested, workers were hired to grow tea trees. The workers accidentally discovered roots of chopped camphor trees had high decorative value after excavated and cleaned. Based on original shape of roots, skilled sculptors carve woods into artworks.
Opening Hours:09:00~17:00
Entrance Fee:NTD80
Address:No.88, Guangsheng Xincheng, Sanyi Township, Miaoli County 367, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Tel:+88637876009
Official Website:http://wood.mlc.gov.tw/english/index.asp
General Information of Miaoli:http://tinyurl.com/86sdsjz

Sanyi Wood Sculpture Museum

It was opened to public on 9th April, 1995 and it is the only public wood sculpture museum in Taiwan. There are 9 themes of exhibition, such as introduction of wood sculpture, Austronesia tribe wood sculpture, temples deities, architecture & furniture,…etc.

The tradition of Taiwan wood sculpture derived from the same origins as the Fujianese and Cantonese during the dynasties of Ming and Ching. Tainan, Lugang and Dasi had once been in prosperity. Until the Japanese colonial era, there was increasing trend in the wood sculpture industry in Sanyi, Miaoli County. During the 60’s, owing to abundant resource of camphor, Sanyi has become internationally famous as the City of Wood Sculpture. In that time, there were more than 200 workshops in Sanyi.

Sanyi is located in a mountainous area, and the acid clay of the hills is suitable for cultivation of camphor trees and tea trees. Before Taiwan was ceded to Japan, the hills were covered with camphor forest. During the Japanese colonial era, the Japanese cut down camphor trees for medical and industrial purpose. When camphor trees were deforested, workers were hired to grow tea trees. The workers accidentally discovered roots of chopped camphor trees had high decorative value after excavated and cleaned. Based on original shape of roots, skilled sculptors carve woods into artworks.

Opening Hours:
09:00~17:00

Entrance Fee:
NTD80

Address:
No.88, Guangsheng Xincheng, Sanyi Township, Miaoli County 367, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

Tel:
+88637876009

Official Website:
http://wood.mlc.gov.tw/english/index.asp

General Information of Miaoli:
http://tinyurl.com/86sdsjz

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Remains of Longteng Bridge
Longteng Bridge (龍騰斷橋) was built in 1905. The whole structure didn’t contain any of steel bars, and bricks and bricks were held together by sticky rice. Like Rome Colosseum, arches support the weight of railway. Unfortunately, after 2 severe earthquakes in Taiwan, only these broken arches remain and vine covers the remaining bridge. Many couples love to come here to shoot their pre-wedding photos.
Opening Hours:All day
Entrance Fee:Free
Address:Longteng, Sanyi Township, Miaoli County 367, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Tel:N/A
Official Website:http://miaolitravel.net/scenic_spots.php?sn=130
General Information of Miaoli:http://roundtaiwanround.tumblr.com/post/15272297965/miaoli

Remains of Longteng Bridge

Longteng Bridge (龍騰斷橋) was built in 1905. The whole structure didn’t contain any of steel bars, and bricks and bricks were held together by sticky rice. Like Rome Colosseum, arches support the weight of railway. Unfortunately, after 2 severe earthquakes in Taiwan, only these broken arches remain and vine covers the remaining bridge. Many couples love to come here to shoot their pre-wedding photos.

Opening Hours:
All day

Entrance Fee:
Free

Address:
Longteng, Sanyi Township, Miaoli County 367, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

Tel:
N/A

Official Website:
http://miaolitravel.net/scenic_spots.php?sn=130

General Information of Miaoli:
http://roundtaiwanround.tumblr.com/post/15272297965/miaoli

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Hakka Compound
Hakka Compound (客家大院) was built in 2010 years and located in LOHAS Tung Blossom Park. Originally, the purpose of this building is for administration. After discussion between traditional sculpture craftsmen and modern architects, the building mixed with classical and contemporary beauty become one of the most popular attractions in Miaoli, especially during Tung blossom season.
The composition of three-section compound, or also called sanheyuan (三合院), was the basic pattern used for residences, palaces, temples, monasteries, family businesses and government offices. In ancient times, a spacious compound would be occupied by a single, usually large and extended family, signifying wealth and prosperity. Today, many remaining traditional compounds are still used as housing complexes, but many lack modern amenities.
Tung blossoms, or called “May Snow” in Taiwan, are 2.5–3.5 cm diameter, with five pale pink to purple petals with streaks of darker red or purple in the throat. In April and May, visitors can see white Tung blossom spreading on the ground. It is just like snowing in summer time.
Besides the flowers and architecture, visitors can understand more about Hakka culture, such as food, furniture, working, …etc.
Opening Hours:08:00~17:00
Entrance Fee:Free
Address:No.15, Longquan, Tongluo Township, Miaoli County 366, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Tel:+88637985783
Official Website:http://www.mlc.gov.tw/hakka/index.asp
Tung Blossom Season:April~May
General Information of Miaoli:http://roundtaiwanround.tumblr.com/post/15272297965/miaoli

Hakka Compound

Hakka Compound (客家大院) was built in 2010 years and located in LOHAS Tung Blossom Park. Originally, the purpose of this building is for administration. After discussion between traditional sculpture craftsmen and modern architects, the building mixed with classical and contemporary beauty become one of the most popular attractions in Miaoli, especially during Tung blossom season.

The composition of three-section compound, or also called sanheyuan (三合院), was the basic pattern used for residences, palaces, temples, monasteries, family businesses and government offices. In ancient times, a spacious compound would be occupied by a single, usually large and extended family, signifying wealth and prosperity. Today, many remaining traditional compounds are still used as housing complexes, but many lack modern amenities.

Tung blossoms, or called “May Snow” in Taiwan, are 2.5–3.5 cm diameter, with five pale pink to purple petals with streaks of darker red or purple in the throat. In April and May, visitors can see white Tung blossom spreading on the ground. It is just like snowing in summer time.

Besides the flowers and architecture, visitors can understand more about Hakka culture, such as food, furniture, working, …etc.

Opening Hours:
08:00~17:00

Entrance Fee:
Free

Address:
No.15, Longquan, Tongluo Township, Miaoli County 366, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

Tel:
+88637985783

Official Website:
http://www.mlc.gov.tw/hakka/index.asp

Tung Blossom Season:
April~May

General Information of Miaoli:
http://roundtaiwanround.tumblr.com/post/15272297965/miaoli

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Da Jia Mazu Patrol and Pilgrimage

In March every year more than 100 thousand believers from all over Taiwan organize a very big pilgrimage team. Our palace is the starting point. In 8 days and 7 nights the group members go on foot to Feng Tien Palace in Hsin Kang, and return to our palace. This patrol team parades through 4 coastal cities in central Taiwan (Taichung, Chang Hua, Yun Lin and Chia Yi), 19 villages and Chen’s as well as 60 more temples. They travel more than 200 kilometers. The thrilling sight is unrivaled.

In the whole 8 day and 7 night patrol activity, tourists can see the traditional rites which contain 8 major ceremonies — (1)Pray for peace, (2)Sit on the sedan chair, (3)Lift the sedan chair, (4)Stay, (5)Pray for blessing, (6)Express birthday good wishes, (7) Sedan Chair Return, (8)Seating. Each ceremony must conform to a certain procedure at a certain place and time. No slight carelessness is allowed.

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Xitou Monster Village
A Japanese style village built in 2011 is located near to Xitou Nature Education Area. Xitou Monster Village (溪頭怪物村 or 松林町) attracts more than 200,000 tourists a month. A torii, a traditional Japanese gate most commonly found within a Shinto shrine, stands at the entrance of the village. It symbolically marks the transition from the profane to the sacred. Cute Japanese monster statues are all over this small village and red lanterns hang on the eaves. Restaurants and souvenir shops are named after different kind of Japanese monsters.
During the period of Taiwan under Japanese rule, Kubota (久保田) and Katsuichi Matsubayashi (松林勝一) were close friends and worked together in Xitou. Kubota was Japanese and Matsubayashi was Taiwanese (in that period, all locals were forced to use Japanese name). Their friendship lasted years even after Japan lost WWII and Kubota backed to Japan. Kubota run a bakery with his wife and tried to make their life better after WWII in Japan. Kubota named the bakery as Matsubayashi Kubota. However, thing didn’t go well. Years later, the bakery was destroyed by fire and his wife was died. Later, Matsubayashi knew about it by mail and sent some money to Kubota. In 1974, Matsubayashi received another mail from Kubota. Kubota mentioned in the mail that he had a wooden sculpture and wanted to give it to Matsubayashi as a present. In the end, they couldn’t meet each other in Japan for one last time. Before Matsubayashi died, he told his descendants to finish his last wish. In 2009, their descendants finally had a chance to make it happen. Now, the wooden sculpture is put in Ming Shan Resort. In order to commemorate their friendship, Ming Shan Resort built this village and named it after Matsubayashi. Meanwhile, a bakery was named after Kubot. In every 10:30 and 14:30, there are many tourists waiting in front of the bakery for the fresh baked bread.
Opening Hours:10:00~20:00
Entrance Fee:Free
Address:No.2-3, Xingchan Rd., Lugu Township, Nantou County 558, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Tel:+886492612121
Official Website:http://www.mingshan.com.tw/
Map:http://goo.gl/nnn7J

Xitou Monster Village

A Japanese style village built in 2011 is located near to Xitou Nature Education Area. Xitou Monster Village (溪頭怪物村 or 松林町) attracts more than 200,000 tourists a month. A torii, a traditional Japanese gate most commonly found within a Shinto shrine, stands at the entrance of the village. It symbolically marks the transition from the profane to the sacred. Cute Japanese monster statues are all over this small village and red lanterns hang on the eaves. Restaurants and souvenir shops are named after different kind of Japanese monsters.

During the period of Taiwan under Japanese rule, Kubota (久保田) and Katsuichi Matsubayashi (松林勝一) were close friends and worked together in Xitou. Kubota was Japanese and Matsubayashi was Taiwanese (in that period, all locals were forced to use Japanese name). Their friendship lasted years even after Japan lost WWII and Kubota backed to Japan. Kubota run a bakery with his wife and tried to make their life better after WWII in Japan. Kubota named the bakery as Matsubayashi Kubota. However, thing didn’t go well. Years later, the bakery was destroyed by fire and his wife was died. Later, Matsubayashi knew about it by mail and sent some money to Kubota. In 1974, Matsubayashi received another mail from Kubota. Kubota mentioned in the mail that he had a wooden sculpture and wanted to give it to Matsubayashi as a present. In the end, they couldn’t meet each other in Japan for one last time. Before Matsubayashi died, he told his descendants to finish his last wish. In 2009, their descendants finally had a chance to make it happen. Now, the wooden sculpture is put in Ming Shan Resort. In order to commemorate their friendship, Ming Shan Resort built this village and named it after Matsubayashi. Meanwhile, a bakery was named after Kubot. In every 10:30 and 14:30, there are many tourists waiting in front of the bakery for the fresh baked bread.

Opening Hours:
10:00~20:00

Entrance Fee:
Free

Address:
No.2-3, Xingchan Rd., Lugu Township, Nantou County 558, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

Tel:
+886492612121

Official Website:
http://www.mingshan.com.tw/

Map:
http://goo.gl/nnn7J

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Banana New Paradise
There are many good cafe and theme restaurants in Taichung, and some are located near National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts. However, this one is close to the Confucius Temple, Taichung Broadcasting Bureau, and Yizhong Night Market. Banana New Paradise (香蕉新樂園) is definitely one of the most extraordinary teahouse in Taichung. It is more like a museum than a teahouse. The whole teahouse contains an entire, authentic-looking recreation of a Taiwan street from 1920 to 1940, complete with Ching Dynasty and colonial-era store fronts and hundreds of real antiques and items collected. This includes old mail boxes, signs and posters, a 50-year-old taxi, motors, photos and fully-stocked camera store, dentist office, candy and toy store, barbershop and movie theater. Visitors can sit at tables along the street, or inside shops, and enjoy Chinese and Taiwanese meals.
Opening Hours:11:00~00:30
Entrance Fee:free
Address:No.111, Sec. 2, Shuangshi Rd., North Dist., Taichung City 404, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Tel:+886422345402
Official Website:http://www.vernaldew.com.tw/
General Information of Taichung:

Banana New Paradise

There are many good cafe and theme restaurants in Taichung, and some are located near National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts. However, this one is close to the Confucius Temple, Taichung Broadcasting Bureau, and Yizhong Night Market. Banana New Paradise (香蕉新樂園) is definitely one of the most extraordinary teahouse in Taichung. It is more like a museum than a teahouse. The whole teahouse contains an entire, authentic-looking recreation of a Taiwan street from 1920 to 1940, complete with Ching Dynasty and colonial-era store fronts and hundreds of real antiques and items collected. This includes old mail boxes, signs and posters, a 50-year-old taxi, motors, photos and fully-stocked camera store, dentist office, candy and toy store, barbershop and movie theater. Visitors can sit at tables along the street, or inside shops, and enjoy Chinese and Taiwanese meals.

Opening Hours:
11:00~00:30

Entrance Fee:
free

Address:
No.111, Sec. 2, Shuangshi Rd., North Dist., Taichung City 404, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

Tel:
+886422345402

Official Website:
http://www.vernaldew.com.tw/

General Information of Taichung:

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Driver & Recommend Itinerary: Miaoli - Tung Blossom Festival
Need a cab, a driver, a tour guide, or a photographer to capture your precious moment in Miaoli? Here we are. Pick you up at HSR Taichung Station, TRA Fengyuan Station, or anywhere in central of Taiwan, and drive around in Miaoli by our private English-speaking driver. Provide tourism information, tell stories behind Taiwan culture, and show the private spots to appreciate the beauty of city and rural area.
Recommend 1 Day Itinerary:09:00 pick up @ Fengyuan Train Station10:00 Houfen Bikeway @ Taichung12:00 Remains of Longteng Bridge @ Miaoli12:30 Senxing Station + Tung blossom @ Miaoli14:00 Sanyi Wood Sculpture Museum @ Miaoli14:30 Tung Blossom Trail @ Miaoli15:30 Hakka Compound @ Miaoli16:30 Onsen Papawaqa hotspring @ Miaoli19:00 drop off @ Miao Dong Night Market or Fengyuan Train Station
If you have your own itinerary and places you want to visit, send to us and we can work it out together.
Car:Nissan X-trail 5-seat SUV, with sunroof and 100*85*65cm car boot space.
Service Fee:NTD4,000 (1 day)
Passenger Insurance:NTD150 (per person)Covers car accident treatment costs in Taiwan or compensation in case of death. If it’s our driver’s responsibility, the insurance is up to NTD3,000,000. Otherwise, it’s up to NTD200,000 for treatment or NTD1,000,000 for death compensation. The amount of compensation is based on medical certificate.
Deposit:After everything is confirmed, please pay 30% deposit in advance by PayPal to make reservation officially booked. If you don’t have PayPal account or don’t know how to work it out, see this instruction.
Itinerary Change Cost:Once deposit is paid, any change of itinerary may cause additional charge. If you want to change destination or itinerary in the middle of tour, every additional 10km charges NTD350.
Cancellation Policy:Severe weather elements, floods, typhoon, earthquake, landslide…etc. , that can lead to the tour being canceled. Once Taiwan Government announces the date to be a typhoon day or a day off due to severe weather, the tour will be canceled and your deposit will be fully refunded. Cancellations made beyond 30 days will qualify for a full refund. Refund is less a transaction fee, 6%, charged by PayPal. No refund will be issued for cancellations within 30 days from the first day of tour.
Contact:roundTAIWANround@gmail.comPhone & WhatsApp & Line:+886918485041

Driver & Recommend Itinerary:
Miaoli - Tung Blossom Festival

Need a cab, a driver, a tour guide, or a photographer to capture your precious moment in Miaoli? Here we are. Pick you up at HSR Taichung Station, TRA Fengyuan Station, or anywhere in central of Taiwan, and drive around in Miaoli by our private English-speaking driver. Provide tourism information, tell stories behind Taiwan culture, and show the private spots to appreciate the beauty of city and rural area.

Recommend 1 Day Itinerary:
09:00 pick up @ Fengyuan Train Station
10:00 Houfen Bikeway @ Taichung
12:00 Remains of Longteng Bridge @ Miaoli
12:30 Senxing Station + Tung blossom @ Miaoli
14:00 Sanyi Wood Sculpture Museum @ Miaoli
14:30 Tung Blossom Trail @ Miaoli
15:30 Hakka Compound @ Miaoli
16:30 Onsen Papawaqa hotspring @ Miaoli
19:00 drop off @ Miao Dong Night Market or Fengyuan Train Station

If you have your own itinerary and places you want to visit, send to us and we can work it out together.

Car:
Nissan X-trail 5-seat SUV, with sunroof and 100*85*65cm car boot space.

Service Fee:
NTD4,000 (1 day)

Passenger Insurance:
NTD150 (per person)
Covers car accident treatment costs in Taiwan or compensation in case of death. If it’s our driver’s responsibility, the insurance is up to NTD3,000,000. Otherwise, it’s up to NTD200,000 for treatment or NTD1,000,000 for death compensation. The amount of compensation is based on medical certificate.

Deposit:
After everything is confirmed, please pay 30% deposit in advance by PayPal to make reservation officially booked. If you don’t have PayPal account or don’t know how to work it out, see this instruction.

Itinerary Change Cost:
Once deposit is paid, any change of itinerary may cause additional charge. If you want to change destination or itinerary in the middle of tour, every additional 10km charges NTD350.

Cancellation Policy:
Severe weather elements, floods, typhoon, earthquake, landslide…etc. , that can lead to the tour being canceled. Once Taiwan Government announces the date to be a typhoon day or a day off due to severe weather, the tour will be canceled and your deposit will be fully refunded. Cancellations made beyond 30 days will qualify for a full refund. Refund is less a transaction fee, 6%, charged by PayPal. No refund will be issued for cancellations within 30 days from the first day of tour.

Contact:
roundTAIWANround@gmail.com
Phone & WhatsApp & Line:
+886918485041

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Walking Tour:Hsinchu History & Fireflies in May
In 1626, after Spain occupied north Taiwan, Taokas Taiwanese aborigines was found by Spanish at Tek-kham. Tek-kham was the first name people call Hsinchu. Originally, Hsinchu was built up by bamboo. In August 1825, the stone-made Hsinchu City was completed with four gate which were East Gate, West Gate, North Gate and South Gate. The East Gate is the only one left right now and it became a famous spot for Hsinchu. Hsinchu was the second oldest city in Taiwan and the oldest City in north Taiwan. Along the City moat, there are many old buildings which have been existed from Qing Dynasty, under Japanese rule, and the early years of KMT-in-Taiwan. You can see the Japanese built train station in 1913. The Hsinchu Cheng Huang Temple which was built in 1748 is surrounded by traditional market; and the Hsinchu municipal government hall in a combination of Japanese and western style. Overall Hsinchu is a blend of tradition and fashion.
“Wind City” is another name of this city, the wind comes in four season especially in September. The famous food “rice-noodles” is made from such strong and dry wind. Well-known “rice noodle” and “meat ball” in Taiwan are both named after Hsinchu.
Other than the Hsinchu City, along the Neiwan line of Taiwan Railway, we can discover another tiny and traditional village in Hsinchu County, Neiwan. More than 100 years ago, People came to Neiwan for the wood and mine. Both Japanese and Chinese were ruled this small mountain village for wealth. After 100 years later, we come here for old street, yummy Butterfly Ginger Zongzi and firefly. During every late April to May, it is the season of firefly in Hsinchu county and Miaoli County. Especially in Neiwan village, fireflies come out at night for courtship. Thousand fireflies become stars beside us. That’s what we call the beauty Hsinchu.
Itinerary:10:50 gather @ Hsinchu TRA station11:00 Hisnchu City sightseeing from station passing the East Gate to Cheng-Huang Temple .12:30 lunch time @ Cheng-Huang Temple13:30 old street15:00 take train to Neiwan16:00 Neiwan village16:30 Tutorial on Neiwan history and butterfly ginger zongzi DIY17:00 dinner time18:00 transfer to hotel and check in18:30 firefly
Accommodation:Ma-Tai family hotelA villa-like family hotel is located in the mountain beside Neiwan village. The host and hostess are aborigines. It is very near the habitat of fireflies. You have no necessary to see fireflies crowded with others in Neiwan. Just have a drink in the night and walk to see them.
Tour Fee:NTD500 per person. Accommodation fee is not included.
Contact: roundTAIWANround@gmail.comPhone & WhatsApp & Line: +886918485041

Walking Tour:
Hsinchu History & Fireflies in May

In 1626, after Spain occupied north Taiwan, Taokas Taiwanese aborigines was found by Spanish at Tek-kham. Tek-kham was the first name people call Hsinchu. Originally, Hsinchu was built up by bamboo. In August 1825, the stone-made Hsinchu City was completed with four gate which were East Gate, West Gate, North Gate and South Gate. The East Gate is the only one left right now and it became a famous spot for Hsinchu. Hsinchu was the second oldest city in Taiwan and the oldest City in north Taiwan. Along the City moat, there are many old buildings which have been existed from Qing Dynasty, under Japanese rule, and the early years of KMT-in-Taiwan. You can see the Japanese built train station in 1913. The Hsinchu Cheng Huang Temple which was built in 1748 is surrounded by traditional market; and the Hsinchu municipal government hall in a combination of Japanese and western style. Overall Hsinchu is a blend of tradition and fashion.

“Wind City” is another name of this city, the wind comes in four season especially in September. The famous food “rice-noodles” is made from such strong and dry wind. Well-known “rice noodle” and “meat ball” in Taiwan are both named after Hsinchu.

Other than the Hsinchu City, along the Neiwan line of Taiwan Railway, we can discover another tiny and traditional village in Hsinchu County, Neiwan. More than 100 years ago, People came to Neiwan for the wood and mine. Both Japanese and Chinese were ruled this small mountain village for wealth. After 100 years later, we come here for old street, yummy Butterfly Ginger Zongzi and firefly. During every late April to May, it is the season of firefly in Hsinchu county and Miaoli County. Especially in Neiwan village, fireflies come out at night for courtship. Thousand fireflies become stars beside us. That’s what we call the beauty Hsinchu.

Itinerary:
10:50 gather @ Hsinchu TRA station
11:00 Hisnchu City sightseeing from station passing the East Gate to Cheng-Huang Temple .
12:30 lunch time @ Cheng-Huang Temple
13:30 old street
15:00 take train to Neiwan
16:00 Neiwan village
16:30 Tutorial on Neiwan history and butterfly ginger zongzi DIY
17:00 dinner time
18:00 transfer to hotel and check in
18:30 firefly

Accommodation:
Ma-Tai family hotel
A villa-like family hotel is located in the mountain beside Neiwan village. The host and hostess are aborigines. It is very near the habitat of fireflies. You have no necessary to see fireflies crowded with others in Neiwan. Just have a drink in the night and walk to see them.

Tour Fee:
NTD500 per person. Accommodation fee is not included.

Contact:
roundTAIWANround@gmail.com
Phone & WhatsApp & Line:
+886918485041

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National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts
NTMOFA places great emphasis on collecting works by Taiwanese artists and exploring unique characteristics of modern and contemporary Taiwanese arts. Its aims are: to organize the most diverse range of themed visual art exhibitions, to foster long-term art exchanges with overseas institutions, to actively participate in major international events, to promote art education, and to provide the public with a pleasing and multi-faceted environment for viewing art.
The outdoor courtyard of the Museum comprises a total area of 102,000 square meters (inclusive of the Public Outdoor Sculpture Park), making the NTMOFA the largest art museum in Asia. The NTMOFA main building has three floors and a basement, with a total land area of 37,953 square meters covering an exhibition space of 15,601 square meters. The first and second floors are devoted to themed exhibitions, the third floor holds a permanent exhibition of the Museum’s collection, and the outdoor courtyard is showcases exquisite sculptural works.
Opening Hours:09:00~17:00 (Tus~Fri)09:00~18:00 (Sat&Sun)Closed (Mon)
Entrance Fee:free
Address:No.2, Sec. 1, Wuquan W. Rd., West Dist., Taichung City 403, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Tel:+886423723552
Official Website:http://www.ntmofa.gov.tw/english/
Recent Exhibition:http://www.ntmofa.gov.tw/english/ShowInfomation1.aspx?n=10134
General Information of Taichung:

National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts

NTMOFA places great emphasis on collecting works by Taiwanese artists and exploring unique characteristics of modern and contemporary Taiwanese arts. Its aims are: to organize the most diverse range of themed visual art exhibitions, to foster long-term art exchanges with overseas institutions, to actively participate in major international events, to promote art education, and to provide the public with a pleasing and multi-faceted environment for viewing art.

The outdoor courtyard of the Museum comprises a total area of 102,000 square meters (inclusive of the Public Outdoor Sculpture Park), making the NTMOFA the largest art museum in Asia. The NTMOFA main building has three floors and a basement, with a total land area of 37,953 square meters covering an exhibition space of 15,601 square meters. The first and second floors are devoted to themed exhibitions, the third floor holds a permanent exhibition of the Museum’s collection, and the outdoor courtyard is showcases exquisite sculptural works.

Opening Hours:
09:00~17:00 (Tus~Fri)
09:00~18:00 (Sat&Sun)
Closed (Mon)

Entrance Fee:
free

Address:
No.2, Sec. 1, Wuquan W. Rd., West Dist., Taichung City 403, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

Tel:
+886423723552

Official Website:
http://www.ntmofa.gov.tw/english/

Recent Exhibition:
http://www.ntmofa.gov.tw/english/ShowInfomation1.aspx?n=10134

General Information of Taichung:

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