Tour schedule

Scenic Spots

Yingge Pottery Street New Taipei City Art Museum or Spot Gallery Sanying Spatial Art District

13:35-13:45

Depart from Taoyuan International Airport (Terminal 2)
13:50-14:00

Depart from Taoyuan International Airport (Terminal 1)
14:30-15:40

Yingge Pottery Street
Yingge is a pottery town with several hundred pottery plants and an equal number of pottery shops that sell their products. Jianshanpu Road is the origin of the local ceramics industry, and even today it has an old square coal-fired kiln chimney that serves as its landmark.
15:50-16:30

New Taipei City Art Museum or Spot Gallery
New Taipei City Art Museum

The New Taipei City Art Museum is located in the Sanying Reclamation Area at the confluence of the Dahan River and Yingge River in Yingge District. This major public infrastructure project uses culture to promote urban renewal and activation. Bringing together the city’s arts, nature and local industry, it aims to be an important artistic and cultural landmark of northern Taiwan. ※ The New Taipei City Art Museum is closed Mondays.
If the museum is closed, the alternative is the Spot Gallery. (Customer service hours: 10:00-19:00; closed on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month)

Spot Gallery

Spot Gallery is a twin-tower structure divided into the Crafts Hall and the Cultural and Creative Hall. The halls feature unique attractions such as a century-old well, a skywalk, a fire-kiln brick wall, an atrium with a soaring 16-meter ceiling, a shipping container dining space, and exclusive holiday-night creative bottle lamps. The Yingge Light Spot Aesthetic Hall showcases six themed art collections. This non-traditional facility is a multi-function mall that combines culture and creative elements, dining and exhibitions. It even offers visitors hands-on crafting experiences. With an atrium featuring a soaring ceiling, sunlight streams through the building, and the semi-open space reduces the sense of constraint as people shop.
16:40-17:10

Sanying Spatial Art District
The Sanying Spatial Art District is a designed around the concept of aesthetic living experiences, blending Yingge's historical and cultural heritage with its natural scenery. The district integrates public art installations to create a space that invites exploration, relaxation, and appreciation.
18:00

Arrival at Taoyuan International Airport (Terminal 1 and Terminal 2)

Scenic Spots

Te-Hsin Hall Shishan Residence A8 Global Mall & Local traditional food taste

13:35-13:45

Depart from Taoyuan International Airport (Terminal 2)
13:50-14:00

Depart from Taoyuan International Airport (Terminal 1)
14:22-14:28

Taoyuan Metro (A12->A10)
14:30-14:35

4 minutes walk
14:30-15:30

Te-Hsin Hall and Shishan Residence
Te-Hsin Hall

With a history of over a century, the Chen Family's Dexintang was established during the Qing Dynasty. It is one of the few well-preserved Minnan-style traditional residences in Luzhu District. It features a swallowtail-shaped roof ridge, an architectural design that is rare in northern Taiwan and could only be constructed by scholars of the time. The craftsmanship is exquisite and detailed. In addition to serving as a memorial center for the Chen family, dedicated to ancestors who settled in Taiwan, it has also been designated as a third-level historical monument by Taoyuan City.

Shishan Residence

The Shishan Residence is a courtyard house in the traditional Minnan style. In front, a low wall in the inner courtyard allows the residence to maintain a sense of seclusion and tranquility. The residence is part of the Chen family's Te-Hsin Hall, belonging to the third son. It was built in the 12th year of the Showa era (1937). The inscription on the doorframe was written by Mr. Li Huayu, who formerly served as the magistrate of Haishan County. The entrance to the residence features hanging tubes, brackets, and cochin pottery, resembling the architectural style of a temple. The residence is still inhabited, and is very distinctive.
15:30-15:40

10 minutes walk
15:43-15:54

Taoyuan Metro (A10->A8)
16:00-17:00

A8 Global Mall & Local traditional food taste
(Choose from one of the local foods: pan-fried buns, wheel pie, braised food, meat jerky, or a beverage. Specifics will be based on the tour guide's arrangement for the day. )
A8 Global Mall, the first mall connected to the Taoyuan Metro, seamlessly combines shopping, dining, culture, and leisure into one, offering a comprehensive one-day lifestyle experience.
17:37-17:51

Taoyuan Metro (A8->A12)
18:00

Arrival at Taoyuan International Airport (Terminal 1 and Terminal 2)

Scenic Spots

Zhongping Road Story House or Li Jing Ding Zhongping Shopping District & Local food taste

13:35-13:45

Depart from Taoyuan International Airport (Terminal 2)
13:55-14:05

Depart from Taoyuan International Airport (Terminal 1)
14:27-15:01

Taoyuan Metro (A12->A22)
15:01-15:20

11 minutes walk
15:20-15:50

Zhongping Road Story House or Li Jing Ding
Zhongping Road Story House

Hidden in the bustling Zhongping Shopping District, the Zhongping Road Story House was built in 1930 during the Japanese colonial era. It was originally a dormitory for civil servants. It's a typical traditional Japanese house, consisting of an entrance, a parlor with tatami flooring (zashiki), a living room, a kitchen, a bathroom, a floor extension (engawa) and a closet for storing bedding (oshiire). The original structure of the house has been preserved, and it carries with it the memories of four generations of two families. In 2010, the house was listed as a historic site. After renovation by the Taoyuan City Government, it was opened to the public in 2015. It now provides visitors with an opportunity to glimpse the life of Taiwanese people during the Japanese colonial era. ※ Zhongping Road Story House is closed Mondays.
If closed, the alternative is Li Jing Ding.

Li Jing Ding

The Li Jing Ding building was constructed in 1941 during the Japanese colonial era as the main residence for the Zhongli District government. It has also been used as housing for police families. The building was a witness to the Zhongli Incident of 1977, a milestone in the development of Taiwan's democracy. The Taoyuan City Government's Department of Cultural Affairs designated it as a historic building in 2012. After a study, planning and repair, the site has opened to public. Through exhibitions and lectures, Li Jing Ding has become an art and cultural salon in the Zhongli area, passing down local knowledge and addressing social issues.
16:00-16:50

Zhongping Shopping District & Local Food Sampling
(Choose from one of the local foods: vegetable bun, scallion pancake, meatball, spring roll with ice, or a beverage, according to the tour guide's arrangement for the day.)
Zhongping Shopping District, Commonly known as “Taoyuan's version of Ximending,” the Zhongping Shopping District has now been converted into a walking commercial district with a length of nearly 700 meters and a width of 15 meters. The already bustling District has now become a shopping paradise. Most of the shops are teenage fashion garment retailers and small fashion boutiques. Not only can you enjoy a shopping spree here, but you can also indulge your cravings for foods. The street is home to many famous shops and restaurants, such as Xinzhen Crispy Candy, Zhongli Meatballs, Banyan Tree Grandma's Nostalgic Ice Shop and All Beef.
16:50-17:15

A22 Laojie River Station (14 minutes on foot / 950 m)
17:18-17:51

Taoyuan Metro (A22->A12)
18:00

Arrival at Taoyuan International Airport (Terminal 1 and Terminal 2)

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Afternoon Tour:The Beauty of Taiwanese Traditional Arts & Nature

Schedule

Walking Tour (Sat and Sun)Taiwan Minnan Architecture and Shopping/Food Tour

Walking Tour (Weekdays)Taiwan Japanese Architecture and Shopping/Food Tour