Place to visit
Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum, Taiwan: what it is and when to go
Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum is a museum in Chiayi County, Taiwan (國立故宮博物院南部院區) (Taibao). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is March to April and October to December. In June there are 13 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 34. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Taiwan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Museum in Chiayi County, Taiwan · Museums and art
- Local name
- 國立故宮博物院南部院區
- Where
- Taiwan · 故宮大道 888, 61248, 嘉義縣, 台灣省
- Best time
- March to April and October to December.
- Nearest airport
- RMQ Taichung (Qingshui), 94 km as the crow flies
- Website
- south.npm.gov.tw
- Coordinates
- 23.47384, 120.29233
What it is and where
Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum is a museum in Chiayi County, Taiwan (國立故宮博物院南部院區) (Taibao). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Taiwan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Taibao, where this site lists 13 more places to see, 5.0 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 23.47384, 120.29233; the nearest main airport is Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base (RMQ, Taichung (Qingshui)), 94 km as the crow flies. How to get around Taiwan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Museums and art places in Taiwan. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum is March to April and October to December.
- JanPossible10:42
- FebPossible11:13
- MarBest time11:50
- AprBest time12:33
- MayPossible13:08
- JunBetter not13:26
- JulBetter not13:19
- AugBetter not12:49
- SepPossible12:08
- OctBest time11:26
- NovBest time10:51
- DecBest time10:34
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 34. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Taiwan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Taiwan
To enter Taiwan there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Mountain permit for the high-altitude parks”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Taiwan checklist. Currency: New Taiwan dollar (TWD); plugs: Type A and B · 110 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 119 fire and ambulance · 0800-024-111 tourist information.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- HoloparkWith kids753 m
- Zhecheng Cultural ParkVenue in Liujiao, Chiayi County, Taiwan956 m
- Sugar Factory Mazu TempleTemples1.2 km
- Zhongliao Anxi City God TempleThe religious venue located at No. 96, Zhongliao, Zhongliao Village, Lucao Township, Chiayi County9.2 km
- Bengang Shuixian TempleTemple in Chiayi County, Taiwan9.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Taiwan guide.
More in Taiwan: Museums and art
- National Palace Museum: ancient Chinese imperial artifacts and artworks museum in Taipei, Taiwan
- Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall: memorial hall in Taipei
- Chimei Museum: museum in Tainan, Taiwan
- National Taiwan Museum: national museum in Taipei
- Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall: memorial hall in Xinyi, Taipei, Taiwan
- Kaohsiung Museum of History: museum in Kaohsiung
Every Taiwan place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum?
It is a museum in Chiayi County, Taiwan (國立故宮博物院南部院區 in the local language). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Taiwan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum?
March to April and October to December. In June there are 13 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 34.
How do you get to Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum?
The nearest main airport is Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base (RMQ), 94 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Taiwan is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Taiwan map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Holopark, Zhecheng Cultural Park, Sugar Factory Mazu Temple. The rest is in the Taiwan guide.
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