Taipei Historic Shared Walking Tour | 3 hours

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Taipei Historic Shared Walking Tour
2 Adults x $5.00
$10.00
Approx Total
$10.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • System fee
  • Professional English Guide
  • Gratuities

Overview

The west end of Taipei was once the center of political and economic activities of the city and where modern development started. This tour takes you through Taiwanese history, looking from the traditional beliefs of the late Qing dynasty, to the cultural shifts under Japanese ruling, then to the political landscape after the arrival of the Nationalist government in 1949. The Historic Tour covers all the essential attractions in West Taipei as well as the stories and legends behind them. Walking from the past to the present, you will see how Taipei is shaped by multiple cultures and historic events and get a clear picture of this amazing city.

Meeting points

Please meet up with the guide outside exit 1 of MRT Longshan Temple Station. Our guides are recognized with a green and white paper fan with our company name.

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Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

Itinerary

  • Longshan Temple

    Longshan Temple is located in the heart of west end Taipei, and serves as the religious center of local community. The temple was first established in the 18th century by Chinese immigrants coming to Taipei, who later built Monga District as their settlement for trade and business. In the following years, Longshan Temple went through a series of earthquakes, typhoons, as well as wartime air raids, but has always remained resilient thanks to renovations, enthusiastic believers and the gods’ blessing. Today, Longshan Temple is one of the most iconic buildings of historic Taipei and a popular destination for sightseeing among foreign visitors and worshipers.

    40 minutes

  • Bopiliao Historic Block

    Bopiliao, literally meaning “skin-peeling” was once the commercial center of northern Taipei where Chinese immigrants conducted trade with the indegineous community. During its most glorious years, you would find its street filled with hostels, shops and public bath houses to accomodate the traders and local residents. Here you will also find the best-preserved architecture from Qing dynasty China in Taipei, some of its features have even been incorporated into modern Taiwanese style!

    30 minutes

  • Ximen Red House - Ximending

    Originally constructed as a public market, Ximen Red House features strong architectural characteristics of Colonial Japan. Following the end of World War II and retreat of Japanese rule, the building was turned into a theater and became a hub for the hidden LGBTQ community in Taipei. In recent years, as Taiwan embraces a more diverse and multicultural trend in society, Ximen Red House has become a popular venue of the vibrant social movements taking place in Taiwan. Midway break included.

    30 minutes

  • Presidential Office Building

    Only a few steps away from the dazzling Ximending is the Presidential Office - the political center of Taiwan. Established in 1919, the building was initially designed to house the Office of the Governor-General of Taiwan during the Japanese Colonization. Following bombing throughout World War II and the arrival of the Republic of China (R.O.C.), the building was restored as the Presidential Office in 1950. In appearance, the red bricks, western-styled architecture and its 130 meter-wide facade facing the spacious Ketagalan Boulevard made it a favorable landmark among visitors and protesters alike - you might even be able to witness some political activities here yourself!

    20 minutes

  • 228 Peace Memorial Park

    Formerly established in 1908 as “Taihoku New Park” during the Japanese colonial period, it was built as the first European-styled park in Taiwan. In 1947, the park became the scene of protest against the Kuomintang-led R.O.C. government. The action later led to a chain of events that is now referred to as the February 28 (228) Incident, which led to severe actions from the Nationalist government, and resulted in Taiwan's period of White Terror under thirty-eight years of Martial Law. The park was eventually renamed “228 Peace Memorial Park” in dedication and acknowledgement of the past misconduct of the government.

    30 minutes

  • Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall

    Chiang Kai-shek (C.K.S.) Memorial Hall is a national monument, landmark and tourist attraction erected in memory of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, the former President of the Republic of China (R.O.C.) from 1948 to 1975. The construction started following Chiang’s death and was completed five years later. The architectural theme centered around imperial Chinese style and the life of Chiang as a political figure. Our guides will also tell you the long road of how people of Taiwan went from worshipping Chiang in the past as the “great national leader” to seeing him as a symbol of an authoritarian regime during the Martial Law era.

    30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

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  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 123 reviews with 5 stars

Amazing Walking Tour

Published on Jan, 2025

Loved my tour with Betty and Fu! Learned so much about Taiwan through years. The tour is about 3 hours so please be prepared. Highly recommend!

Awesome walking tour

Published on Jan, 2025

We took the tour with Connor and Lin and they were awesome! They were knowledgeable and enthusiastic about sharing their beautiful city, Taipei.

A Must Do Tour!

Published on Jan, 2025

Highly recommend this tour for anyone’s first day in Taiwan. Patrick and Alice are really fun and knowledgeable about Taiwanese history and culture! They made sure to incorporate free time and breaks too : )

Fantastic walking tour

Published on Jan, 2025

The historic Taipei walking tour was a great introduction to the city. Very interesting and informative. Laura was great and we would recommend her highly.

Excellent free walking tour

Published on Jan, 2025

We joined the free Taipei Historic Walking Tour on a busy Sunday in December. Tour and explanations were great with a lot of detail to history. Despite a fairly large group we enjoyed the tour very much and highly recommend this tour to everyone who visits Taipei.

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