Experience Taiwan's Culture with These Immersive Activities

Traveloka PH
17 Jan 2020 - 4 min read

1. Explore the National Palace Museum

National Palace Museum in Taipei

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Chinese art at the National Palace Museum. This massive attraction has three floors of exhibition rooms displaying about 700,000 imperial Chinese artifacts and artworks from several dynasties.Book your ticket via Traveloka and use it to enter the Southern Branch in Taibao and the beautiful Zhishan Garden next to the museum. This is something you should not miss!Book National Palace Museum tickets here

2. Learn how to cook Taiwanese dishes

Taiwanese Cuisine Cooking Experience in Old Taipei

Join a two-hour cooking class and learn how to prepare classic Taiwanese dishes like Taiwanese chicken soup, Shaoxing wine shrimp, and handmade taro balls. Before the class, you will be taken to Dihua Street—Taipei's most popular historical market—to buy the ingredients to use for the session.You will be guided by an experienced chef throughout the class. With this class, you’ll get to unlock your cooking skills and recreate the dishes at home!Book Taiwanese Cuisine Cooking class here

3. Wear a traditional Chinese dress

Traditional Chinese Qipao Dress Rental in Taipei

Make your Taiwanese trip more special by renting a traditional Chinese dress called a qipao. There's a wide range of qipao options to choose from, as they come in various styles, lengths, and colors!Take your friends and loved ones along to explore the picturesque Dadaocheng area dressed in a qipao, and have your camera ready to capture your best moments together!Book Traditional Chinese Qipao Dress Rental here

4. Witness a classical Peking opera

TaipeiEYE Peking Opera

TaipeiEYE is home to Chinese traditional performing arts. Catch the 90-minute multisensory show featuring elements of the Peking opera, acrobatics, folk music, and indigenous dance. You can also watch the cast being made up before the show, and try face painting during the break.Book TaipeiEYE Peking Opera tickets here

5. Roam around Taipei at night

Taipei night tour

See Taipei from a different perspective when you join this four-hour night tour. It will take you to some of the most important points in the city, including Lungshan Temple, Huaxi Street Night Market, and Taipei 101, of course. At the end of the trip, you will be treated to a delicious dinner at Din Tai Fung Restaurant—don't forget to try their famous xiao long bao!Book Taipei Night Tour tickets here

6. Visit the first miniature museum in Asia

Miniatures Museum of Taiwan

See over 200 masterpieces at the Miniatures Museum of Taiwan. Founded by a married couple who grew their collection by traveling the world, this museum displays dollhouse-size replicas of famous Western and European destinations, as well as scenes lifted from classic children's books. Some of the exhibitions include the Buckingham Palace, the Rose Mansion, the English Castle, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Gulliver's Travels.Book Miniatures Museum of Taiwan tickets here

Travel Tips

To make your culture trip in Taiwan more convenient and hassle-free, purchase a Taipei Hop-on & Hop-off Bus Pass. This allows you to travel around the city comfortably and at your own pace. Should you plan to take a detour in Jiufen—a seaside mountain area in Ruifang District—booking a shared transfer is recommended.

Include these must-experience activities as you plan your culture trip in Taiwan! Check out Philippines to Taiwan flights and hotelTraveloka promos for awesome deals!

Image Banner Credit: weniliou / Shutterstock.com

• 1. Explore the National Palace Museum
• 2. Learn how to cook Taiwanese dishes
• 3. Wear a traditional Chinese dress
• 4. Witness a classical Peking opera
• 5. Roam around Taipei at night
• 6. Visit the first miniature museum in Asia
• Travel Tips
• Image Banner Credit: weniliou / Shutterstock.com
Hotels
Flights
Things to Do
Always Know the Latest Info
Subscribe to our newsletter for more travel & lifestyle recommendations and exciting promos.
Subscribe