Culture Tours:
The Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum and the National Tourism Bureau have worked together to develop three-day tour packages integrating scenic spots on the outskirts of Yunlin, Chiayi, and Tainan cities. Our preliminary three-day tour package itineraries are as follows:
A. The Yunlin-Chiayi Coast Ecological Experience Tour:
(1) The Yunlin Rural Village Experience: Travel to Yunlin County to behold the agricultural lifestyle, historical residences, and restored century-old houses and enjoy authentic locally-made dishes.
(2) The Blue Ocean Tour: Take an ecological tour to the Chiayi Dongshi/Budai wetlands, leisurely explore the Dongshi Fisherman’s Wharf, Budia Fishmarket and South Budai Wetlands, and dine on fresh seafood and the local cuisine to your heart’s content.
(3) Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum: Deep Cultural Immersion Tour.
B The Merry Salt Village Experience Tour
(1) Ramble around Beimen: Travel to the Michelin Green Guide Taiwan three star Nankunshen Temple, enjoy the romantic imagery of the Beimen small village, and admire the unrivaled beauty of the sunset at Jingzaijiao.
(2) The Jiangjun Fishing Village Experience: Come to the Qingkunshen Fishing Harbor to steep yourself in the customs and ambience of this fishing port and to savor the sea breezes and frolic in the waves at the Mashagou Coastal Recreation Area.
(3) Fathoming Taiwan Salt: Travel to Cigu Salt Mountain and Taiwan Salt Museum and delve deeply into the enchanting culture and history behind Taiwan salt.
(4) Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum: Deep Cultural Immersion Tour.
C Touring Chianan Irrigation and Seeking the Roots of Siraya Culture:
(1) Jianshanpi Jiangnan Resort: Take a small boat out, paddle the lake, sample the ups and downs of Little Jiangnan, meditate and calm your spirit.
(2) The Jiangjun Fishing Village Experience: Come to the Qingkunshen Fishing Harbor to experience this fishing port’s intriguing customs and ambience and to enjoy the soothing sea breezes and frolic in the waves at the Mashagou Coastal Recreation Area.
(3) Fathoming Taiwan Salt: Travel to Cigu Salt Mountain and Taiwan Salt Museum and delve deeply into the enchanting culture and history behind Taiwan salt.
(4) Short Excursion along County Highway 175 (Coffee Road): Brew your own cup of coffee at the Lizihyuan Shop and at the Nanliao Bike Station learn about ponkan tangerines and enjoy yourself picking some in the orchard.
(5) Guanziling: These are Taiwan’s unrivaled mud springs where fire and water coexist, emerging from the one and the same source.
(6) Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum.
D Alishan and Fenchihu Tea Village Tour:
(1) Traveling Light in a Nostalgic Mountain Village: Tour Fenchihu Old Street, hike up the walking trails, and enjoy a metaphorical baptism in the Phytoncides.
(2) Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum.
