Chiayi National Palace Museum Southern Branch Day Tour

Introduction to exhibits at the National Palace Museum Southern Branch in Chiayi (National Palace Museum Southern Branch):

The permanent exhibition includes the following themes:

1. Asian Buddhist Art Series in the Museum Collection
Exhibits include pagoda railings from the Kushan Dynasty of India (2nd to 3rd century), which are carved with "Yakshas" deities, symbolizing abundance and protection, and are important representatives of Asian religious art.

2. Asian Textiles in the Museum Collection
The theme of the exhibition is "All-inclusive - Asian Textiles in the Museum Collection Exhibition", and the content includes three categories: "Wrapping and Storing", "Decoration and Identification", and "Protection and Blessing". Exhibits include exquisite textiles from India, Malaysia, indigenous peoples, etc., such as a 670-centimeter-long Ramayana narrative painted long cloth, a 19th-century Uzbek velvet embroidered robe, etc., and touch experience and Braille services are also provided.
3. Animal and plant themed cultural relics display
Exhibits include the "Meat-shaped Stone" from the Qing Dynasty, Lang Shining's "Hundred Horses", and the ivory jade rabbit boat made during the Qianlong period, showing the combination of palace craftsmanship, natural imagery and cultural relic simulation.

Recommended reasons for visiting:
• The exhibition themes are diverse, covering cultures and art forms from all over Asia
• The exhibits are selected from the North Branch and have high artistic and historical value
• The architecture and environment itself have a design aesthetic, suitable for the whole family or cultural tourists
• The exhibition is constantly updated, and international exhibitions often tour the South Branch #故宫攻略

🕰️Business hours: Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-17:00 (extended to 18:00 on holidays), closed on Mondays
📍Address: No. 888, Palace Museum Avenue, Taibao City, Chiayi County
🚙Transportation: You can take a shuttle bus or a city bus from Chiayi High Speed Rail Station, or drive there. There are parking lots nearby (free with the high-speed rail ticket of the day)
🗓️Itinerary: One whole day
💰Per capita consumption: 350～150NTD