Taiwan Taipei Monga Longshan Temple + Bopiliao Historic District + Yongkang Street + Taipei 101 Building + Taipei National Palace Museum one-day tour

—Route Planning— • Taipei - Lungshan Temple + Bopiliao Historic District + Yongkang Street + Taipei 101 + National Palace Museum - Taipei —Itinerary Introduction— Longshan Temple:Monga (now Wanhua) is an area that was developed earlier in Taipei, and Longshan Temple is the center of faith and activity for local residents. Legend has it that someone hung a Guanyin incense bag on a banyan tree, which glowed at night and was effective, so Longshan Temple was built from 1738 to 1740. The temple is in the shape of a "U" character, and its layout is quite noble in traditional architecture. The square is interesting, and some of the floor slabs are ballast stones used by early immigrants to cross the sea. There is a copper dragon column cast in 1918 in the front hall, with vivid wood carvings and paintings, and the mesh bracket design is also quite creative. The stone windows of the gate are carved with stories of the Three Kingdoms and bamboo patterns, which means "bamboo brings peace." The main gate is only open during festivals, and usually enter from the left door and exit from the right door. The main hall is dedicated to Guanyin Bodhisattva. The hall was destroyed by artillery fire during World War II, but the statue is intact, which is admirable. There is a sculpture of "Silly Foreigners Lifting the Temple Corner" on the incense burner in the courtyard, and the bells and drums on both sides ring in the morning and evening. There are many statues in the back hall and the main hall, reaching more than a hundred. The stone pillars of the figures are lively and unique. There is also a stone sculpture of "Red Haired Foreigners Blowing the Conch" on the outer wall, which is full of fun. Longshan Temple has a rich collection of art treasures and lively activity. It is worth a visit to experience the charm of culture and faith! Bopiliao Historic District:Bopiliao Old Street is located on the south side of Wanhua Laosong Elementary School, at Lane 173, Kangding Road. The street houses on the north side are only separated from the school by a wall, and the south side is close to Guangzhou Street. Laosong Elementary School was built in 1896 and is a century-old school with a long history. The north building is a municipal historic site, and the east and west buildings are historical buildings. There is also the "Taipei Local Education Center" next to the school, which is suitable for schoolchildren to visit and learn. The Bopiliao Historic District retains the street type of the Qing Dynasty, traditional shophouses, renovated facades during the Japanese colonial period, and post-war architectural features, reflecting the development of the streets of Monga City and having great significance for the continuation of the urban texture. The district is rich in historical relics, such as No. 123 Guangzhou Street (Zhang Taiyan's residence), Yongxingting Chuantouhang, Song Xiexing Rice Shop, Lu Achang's Medical House, Rixiang Hotel, Taiyang Bookstore, Xiuying Teahouse, Changshouhao Teahouse, Weilingtan and Fengxiang Bathhouse, all of which are listed as historical buildings. There are also historical sites such as Longshan Temple in the surrounding area, as well as traditional industries such as gold paper shops, green grass shops, and Buddhist supplies shops, showing a strong local culture. This is an ideal place to explore local history and culture. Welcome to experience the charm of the old street! Yongkang Street:Yongkang Street is a well-known Food and Beverages street in Taipei. It runs from north to south, between Jinshan South Road and Xinsheng South Road, from Xinyi Road in the north to Heping East Road in the south. The street is famous for its Food and Beverages, and there are many specialty restaurants and snack bars hidden in the alleys. This is the birthplace of Taipei's alley culture, attracting many tourists to taste traditional delicacies, such as Din Tai Fung Xiaolongbao and Xiulan Restaurant. Huiliu Restaurant, which has been open for more than 20 years, focuses on healthy food, combining teahouse and vegetarian characteristics. The interior decoration is bright, accompanied by classical music, and it has a quite casual atmosphere. Literati and scholars also love this place. Yetang Teahouse pays attention to Taiwanese tea ceremony. The coffee shops and tea houses in Kangqinglong show the unique life aesthetics of the shop owners, who are happy to share their humanistic feelings with others. The business district centered on Yongkang Park covers Yongkang Street, Lishui Street, some Jinhua Street and Xinyi Road shops. In the past, it was mainly Taiwanese snacks, but now there are more exotic restaurants, stylish coffee shops and boutique shops. It is close to Daan Forest Park and has Food and Beverages. There are endless crowds of people at night and on holidays. Welcome to Yongkang Street to experience the charm of the fusion of Food and Beverages and culture! Taipei 101:Taipei 101 is located in the core area of ​​Taipei and is an important project in Taiwan's construction industry. It was built by Taipei Financial Building Company in collaboration with 14 companies and domestic and foreign group, and designed by architect Li Zuyuan. The unit is "eight", which means auspiciousness. Every eight floors form a structure, which is stacked layer by layer, with a strong sense of rhythm in appearance, showing a new look of skyscrapers. The high-tech structure improves the disaster prevention and windproof effect, and the greening design reduces the impact of high-rise airflow to ensure the comfort of pedestrians. The shape is like a strong bamboo rising up, with a seven-degree inward tilt and transparent heat-insulating glass, integrating the beauty of nature and technology. The 89th floor observation deck is 382 meters high, with a wide field of vision, high-powered telescopes, commemorative photo service, multilingual guides, a beverage bar, and a 660-ton wind damper display. Take the high-speed elevator from the 5th floor and you can reach it in just 37 seconds, with a speed of 1010 meters per minute. The shopping center brings together international fashion and Food and Beverages, with exquisite space design, creating a textured atmosphere, providing high-end boutiques, popular life and delicious food, comparable to the world's famous shopping areas. Welcome to experience the fashion and landscape charm of Taipei 101! National Palace Museum, Taipei:The Palace Museum was built in Waishuangxi in 1965. It adopts Chinese palace-style architecture. The first to third floors are exhibition spaces, and the fourth floor is the "Sanxitang" teahouse. The museum has nearly 700,000 pieces of cultural relics from the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, covering 5,000 years of history. It is known as the "Treasure House of Chinese Culture". There are three famous treasures in the courtyard: Jadeite Cabbage, Meat-shaped Stone, and Maogong Ding. They are popular because they resemble folk Food and Beverages. The Zhishan Garden on the left is designed like a Song Dynasty garden, with ponds, pavilions and small animals. It is suitable for family visits and is open except on Mondays. The Zhide Garden on the right is free to enter. The lotus pond in the garden is in full bloom in summer, and the scenery is pleasant. Don't want to squeeze in with the crowds? The online Forbidden City offers exhibition previews, collection appreciation, and 720° VR experiences, allowing you to explore the beauty of cultural relics at home. The museum also provides Guide service, regularly holds cultural relics courses, lectures, and tours, and publishes a variety of publications. It is an ideal place for cultural enthusiasts. Come here to experience the charm of Chinese art! —Vehicle Type— • 5-seater cars: Toyota Wish, RAV4, Camry, Altis and other similar cars • 9-seater car: Volkswagen T6 or T5, Hyundai Starex, Ford Traveler and other similar cars • The trip may arrange taxis as transportation at no extra cost — Boarding time and location — • Pick-up time: Guests can choose • Pick-up location: Guests can choose their own location. If it is outside the center of Greater Taipei, there will be additional charges. • Drop-off location: Guests can choose their own location. If it is outside the Taipei city center, there will be additional charges. —Baggage Information— • 5-seater car: Maximum 26-inch suitcases 1-2 pieces • 9-seater car: Maximum 2-3 pieces of 26-inch luggage • (If the number of pieces of luggage exceeds the capacity of the carriage, the driver will refuse to pick you up and the fee will not be refunded) — Safety seats — • According to Taiwan regulations, children aged 0 to 4 years old must ride in a safety seat. A 5-seater car can be equipped with a maximum of 1 safety seat, and a 9-seater car can be equipped with a maximum of 2 safety seats. • This plan does not apply to accidents involving passengers outside the vehicle. —Contact before the trip— • The driver will contact the passenger via instant messaging software or email between 20:00-21:00 one day before departure to inform the passenger of their basic information. If the driver does not contact you within the time limit, please send an email to service@routortravel.com and someone will assist you. —Additional fees (please pay the driver in cash on the day)— 1. Overtime Fees • Regardless of the type of vehicle, if the basic time is exceeded, a fee of TWD300 will be charged for every 30 minutes • Please note that if the time is exceeded due to traffic control or other factors, the overtime fee will be charged • The maximum daily mileage is 150 kilometers. If the total mileage exceeds 1-20 kilometers, an additional TWD300 will be charged. If the total mileage exceeds 20-40 kilometers, an additional TWD600 will be charged. 2. If the passenger fails to show up on time • The driver will wait for a maximum of 10 minutes and will leave after 10 minutes. The booking will be treated as a No Show and passengers cannot request changes, cancellations or refunds based on this. • If the passenger still needs to use the service, the driver's waiting time will be included in the journey time. 3. Safety seat fees • 5-seater car: 1 safety seat is provided free of charge (5-seater car can only accommodate 1 safety seat, if you need to place 2 safety seats, please book a 9-seater car) • 9-seater car: 1 safety seat is provided free of charge. If you need a second seat, please inform us and pay TWD300 on site 4. Pick-up and drop-off fees outside Taipei city center • Additional charge of TWD$300: Beitou, Tianmu, Yangmingshan Front Mountain (e.g. Caoshan Night Restaurant), Banqiao, Xizhi, Shenkeng, Xindian, Xinzhuang, Songshan Airport Pick-up(no additional charge for drop-off) • Additional charge of TWD$500: Taishan, Wugu, Tucheng, Tamsui, Yingge, Linkou, Sanxia, Shulin, Shiding, Keelung (Keelung Port) • Additional charge of TWD$800 Areas: Yangmingshan Back Mountain (e.g. Tien Lai Resort Hotel), Jinshan, Wulai, Yehliu, Shifen, Jinguashi, quantity • Additional TWD$1000 Areas: Taoyuan City, Taoyuan Airport (drop-off), Zhongli and north areas • Additional charge of TWD$1200 Area: Taoyuan International Airport (Pick-up, please inform the flight number) • Additional charge of TWD$1400 Area: Daxi Westin Hotel, Leofoo Village • Additional charge of TWD$1600 Areas: Hsinchu City, Jiaoxi, Luodong, Toucheng, Suao • For locations not listed above and not located in the center of Taipei City, customer service will contact the guest to inform them of the amount. • If the pick-up or drop-off location is in a non-service area, a one-way surcharge will be additional fees; if both the pick-up and drop-off locations are in a non-service area, a round-trip surcharge will be additional fees(e.g., if the pick-up location is in Taipei City and the drop-off location is in Tamsui, only a one-way surcharge of TWD500 will be charged; if both the pick-up and drop-off locations are in Tamsui, a round-trip surcharge of TWD1,000 will be charged) Spring Festival surcharge: The 2025 Spring Festival holiday period is from 2025/01/25 to 2025/02/02. This product will operate normally, but there will be surcharges. 5-seater car surcharge TWD1200/car 9-seater car additional charge TWD2200/car