The first time I went to the National Palace Museum in Taipei, I saw the 18-restricted exhibition. It was more open and shocking than I thought!

📍Recommendations for first-time visitors to the National Palace Museum in Taipei
I originally thought it was just a place to see antiques, but I didn’t expect that when I first came to the National Palace Museum in Taipei, I would encounter the shocking and open "Human Body Exhibition" - the overall exhibition experience was much more interesting than I imagined!

To be honest, this is not just a place to store treasures. From Qing Dynasty jades to contemporary body issues, you can encounter cultural diversity and inclusiveness at every turn.

🎫 Ticket Information

Full Ticket NT$350 (It is recommended to purchase tickets online at Trip to save time and enter directly via QR)

⏰ Opening Hours
09:00 - 17:00 (Closed on Mondays) ✔️ It is recommended to arrange 2-3 hours or more to take a look

🚇 Transportation

Take the MRT to "Shilin Station" and transfer to the Red 30 bus🚌
Or take Uber and arrive directly at the entrance of the museum

🏛️ Exhibition Hall Guide | Recommend these 3 major areas to visit

🔹 Permanent Exhibition on the Third Floor (Porcelain + Jade)

✅ Must-see [Jade Cabbage]: It is amazing every time I see it, super realistic + symbolizes many children and grandchildren

✅ [Meat-shaped Stone #东坡肉】: It really looks like Dongpo pork. I wanted to take a photo, but it happened to be loaned to the Penghu Life Exhibition this time. What a pity that I didn’t see it.

🔹2nd floor calligraphy and painting area (literary youth’s favorite)

Exhibits famous calligraphers and landscape paintings of various generations, rotating every season

I saw various running scripts of masters, with warm ink and vivid charm

It is recommended to use audio guides or official apps to understand the background more

🔹Special exhibition area (irregular theme exhibitions)

💥 This time I happened to run into the "Human Body Exhibition"! !

There are many art works with body as the theme on display, some of which are really 18+, but they are not gimmicks, but they make people reflect on the diversity of gender, culture and life through visual impact

From classical nude paintings to contemporary installation art, I am really eye-opening

I really appreciate the presentation of cultural tolerance by the National Palace Museum in Taipei, not only conservative history, but also willing to touch modern issues👍

📷 Check-in highlights recommended

The entrance of the main building of the National Palace Museum: traditional palace style, outdoor shooting is very spectacular

The large bronze tripod next to the entrance of the cultural and creative store on the first floor: a must-see for Internet celebrities to check in

The entrance design of the special exhibition and the exterior wall of the exhibits are also very suitable for taking pictures (partially available)

🍵 Surrounding experience recommendations

✅ Cultural and creative store: Cabbage and meat-shaped stone series are super cute, a paradise for stationery fans

✅ The National Palace Museum Cafe: a bit of Taipei hipster feeling, a good choice for rest and hydration

✅ Palace Museum Jinghua: You can experience high-end Chinese set meals, you can give it a try if you have a high budget

💡Tips/Notes

It is recommended to wear light and comfortable shoes. It will be very rewarding and tiring to visit the whole museum. XD

You can rent a voice guide or download the official App directly. The AR guide function is super interesting

If you want to see the special exhibition, it is recommended to make an appointment on the official website first + check the opening time

📌Narrative thoughts
In the past, my impression of the Palace Museum was only "cabbage, jade, and many tour groups", but this time I not only saw super beautiful cultural relics, but also ran into the "Human Body Exhibition", which refreshed my stereotype of museums!

The Taipei Palace Museum is not only history, but also a cross-era cultural adventure.

If you think you don't understand art, you should come once, because you will find that some shocks do not need commentary.

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