I love the backstory to this museum. It houses the world's largest and most valuable collection of Chinese art, hidden away from the Japanese and the the Communists and come to rest in this little corner of Taiwan. Many of the pieces are from Beijing's Forbidden City. The pieces are not arranged to tell a story about Chinese or Taiwanese history, but rather to showcases these amazing works of art. The most popular piece with patrons is the jadeite cabbage. The line to see the jadeite cabbage was long and requires some patience, but was worth it. It is in a section of the museum currently given the name, "Beauty Speaks for Itself." About a month before our visit, we signed up for a free tour in English (tours are offered twice a day and last about an hour.) Our tour guide was fabulous, and a visit to the museum without her explanations about what we were looking at would not have been the same. The tour doesn't go into the most crowded sections of the museum - you have to see the jadeite cabbage on your own - but was still great. Some of the world's greatest museums house treasures which don't really belong to them - like the Egyptian artifacts at the Louvre, the British Museum in London, and Berlin's Egyptian Museum - but I felt like I could really get behind this museum and its collection.

This was my second visit to the museum, but the majority of the collection works in shifts, so I was able to see it with a certain freshness. Public transportation from Shangri-La takes quite a long time, and since they side-by-side with us near the front, we choose a taxi directly and leave for it right after opening. An early or late visit is the correct answer, and you can rotate slowly throughout. Although the Chinese cabbage had just returned from a business trip to the NPM and was not on display, I was generally satisfied with the fact that the famous items such as "Meat-Shaped Stones," "Beni-Shirotama Medullary Brush Wash" and "Jyogama - 白瓷尬兒堀" were firmly held, so 350NT$ (foreigner fee) is a bargain sale.

It was a very interesting museum full of the beauty of Chinese classical culture. I particularly liked the ceramics collection and the fantastic number of ming vase on display. The painting and calligraphy collection was also very beautiful. I really liked the fact that the museum shop could print any painting on a scroll for you as a souvenir, although it was a little pricey. Only downside for me was it is not the easiest museum to access via public transport

The collection of artefacts across 3 floors and 10-12 exhibit halls are an eye-opener to Chinese art, history and culture. Excellent signage with detailed descriptions in English for all exhibits. The crowds however make the experience sub-par. The ongoing special exhibit with Van Cleef was claustrophobic. The shop was a let-down ...more of a souvenir shop than a museum store. Restaurant on the top floor had good dishes (on the pricey side). If you are making a trip towards Alishan in the South, the Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum in Chiayi is outstanding, with way less people to contend with.

Hopefully the title tells it all. This is really nice and they have made audio tours easy and structured for this place of heritage. However if you are expecting lots of history, you will be disappointed. The museum is organised into artifact sections (such as jade, weapons, inkstones, porcelain etc) and tells snippets of history pertaining to these artifacts. However, if you are expecting to see taiwanese history as it unfolds, you will be disappointed as there isn't an attempt to tell their story nor their related chronology.

Due to the war and the shift of the dynasty, a large number of fine antique treasures from the Chinese nation that have been spread for thousands of years have been transferred to the Palace Museum in Taipei, Taiwan. Those interested in Chinese history and culture can enjoy the fine taste of the past day. Since it is a must-see place for many foreign tourists, it is recommended to visit the hospital at 9:00 a.m. to avoid crowds. There is a souvenir shop and restaurant at the courtyard, where you can shop for relevant goods and meals.

You can't get there by MRT alone, so make sure you know how to use the bus in advance. There are some particularly valuable items on the third floor, so be careful if you don't have time. The audio system is easy to use, so use it. The museum shop is in the basement.

Many tourists, depending on the season and time of year you go. Simple access from the local metro in the center of Taipei, followed by a bus transfer and return. Local youths in their teens and college years will assist you in either flawless or plainly explained English. Simply renting the tour guides or recordings in your native tongue as you enter the museum would be quite beneficial.

I thought it would take a full day if I visited it in earnest. I took a shortcut around the museum to see the Top-rated exhibits Jade Chinese Cabbage and Meat-Shaped Stone due to time constraints. There are many historical exhibits, and I wanted to take time to go around next time.

I’ve visited some of the best museums in China, but this one stands out because the fleeing Nationalist government brought some of the best ancient Chinese artwork to Taiwan. The museum brochure for visitors suggests a 60-minute plan and a 90-minute plan to see the top exhibits. This made my visit very efficient and highly enjoyable.