2-day Local Cultural and Gourmet Experience in Chiayi, Xingang
HIGHLIGHTS
- • Viewing Asian art pieces at National Palace Museum's southern branch
- • Learning about the local religion culture and making your own traditional incense
- • Savor the traditional street food and experience "eat like a local"
Xingan is a town in Chiayi with a rich history. You'll witness the strong connections between religion, culture, and food here by visiting the temple, incense stick business, and street food shops. Chiayi, in general, is also full of reviving energy and is perfect to explore urban popular sites and savor the local eats. The tour will conclude with a visit to the National Palace Museum's southern branch.
▴ Visit Fengtian Temple
▴ Visit traditional incense store

▴ Visit National Palace Museum southern branch
ITINERARY
Day 1 / Learn about the local religion culture
The first day is full of religion and culture. Start with your lunch at the traditional stalls and being filled with delicious snacks, then you'll visit the heart of Xingang, Fengtian temple, and Shuixian temple. Follow our experienced guide's steps to learn the special culture and religion including the significant history and art here. Also, you'll l make traditional artisanal incense to end the 1st day.
Day 2 / Roam around Chiayi city and National Palace Museum Southern Branch
Take your time to enjoy your breakfast at the hotel, then you'll visit must-see sites in Chiayi city and taste the most famous Chiayi snack for lunch. In the afternoon, we will take you to the well-known and gorgeous National Palace Museum Southern Branch. Being immersed in the rich Asian culture and art of these national treasures will end your journey in Chiayi.
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10:30 Pick up from Chiayi Train Station
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11:00 Pick up from Chiayi High Speed Rail Station
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11:30 Visit Xingang old street, and explore the traditional street food for Lunch (at your expense)
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14:00 Learn how to worship in Taiwanese way at Fengtian Temple and Xingang Shuixian Temple
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15:30 Make the traditional incense stick with experienced workers
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17:30 Enjoy the well-known but rare Chiayi local food - Lin Cong Ming Fish Head Casserole (at your expense)
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18:00 Check-in at the hotel in Chiayi city - TripAdvisor 4★ Hotel: South Urban Hotel Double/Twin (or equivalent)
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09:00 Breakfast at Hotel
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11:00 Visit Chiayi Art Museum, newly opened in 2022, a historical building transformed into a museum
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12:30 Enjoy your meal with the most famous Chiayi snack, shredded turkey rice (at your expense)
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14:00 Tour in National Palace Museum Southern Branch
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16:30 Drop off at Chiayi High Speed Rail Station
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17:00 Drop off at Chiayi Train Station
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Meal :
Breakfast : 1 | Lunch : 0 | Dinner : 0 -
Duration :
2 Days 1 Night -
Pick-up :
TRA Chiayi Train Station / HSR Chiayi High Speed Rail Station
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Drop-Off :
TRA Chiayi Train Station / HSR Chiayi High Speed Rail Station -
Group Size :
2-14 people -
Language :
English
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DETAILS
Inclusions
- •Professional English guide
- •Traditional Incense Experience
- •Admission to museum in Chiayi city
- •Admission to National Palace Museum Southern Branch
- •Travel insurance
Exclusions
- •Private transportation from your accommodation to pick-up/drop-off point
- •Gratuity
Cancellation Policy
We do our best to accommodate individual travelers by placing them on tours with other guests. In the event an individual traveler cannot be so accommodated, guests will be offered an alternative tour of equal value or a full refund.
Guests canceling at any point up to 31 days prior to this tour’s starting date will receive a full refund.
Cancellations made between 30 and 15 days prior to departure will receive a 90% refund.
Cancellations made between 14 and 7 days prior to departure will receive a 70% refund;
Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to departure are non-refundable.
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