Enduring Legacy:
 
​60 Years of the National Palace Museum in Taipei

Experience the beauty of Chinese art through time. 
Enduring Legacy Exhibition, celebrating six decades of cultural preservation and artistic brilliance at the National Palace Museum in Taipei, showcases a curated selection of the Museum’s most treasured artifacts — including National Treasures and masterpieces rarely seen together. Join our guided tour for an unforgettable journey through history, art, and timeless craftsmanship.

Overview
​This English-guided tour is designed to help visitors experience the highlights of the Northern Branch exhibition.
You’ll explore masterpieces of ancient bronzes, exquisite ceramics, and legendary paintings like Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains. Our guide will share fascinating stories behind the scenes — from how the artisans created them, why the emperors and scholars misunderstood them, to the careful preservation that has kept them intact for centuries.
Perfect for first-time visitors, culture enthusiasts, and art lovers, the tour offers both engaging storytelling and insight into the enduring legacy of Chinese art.

Highlights

• National Treasures in Full View
  This anniversary exhibition gathers some of the Museum’s most valued works—many officially designated as National Treasures. A rare chance to see the core of the Palace collection brought together in one space.
• Meat-Shaped Stone (肉形石)
  A playful masterpiece in jasper, astonishingly resembling a slice of braised pork. Its lifelike texture highlights the exceptional craftsmanship of the Qing dynasty.
• The Tibetan Dragon Sutra​ (龍藏經)
  A magnificent Buddhist scripture commissioned by the imperial court. Featuring gold-ink calligraphy on indigo paper, it exemplifies the artistic and spiritual sophistication of its era.
• Ru Ware Plain narcissus Basin with greenish-blue glaze (汝窯青瓷無紋水仙盆)
  This delicate Northern Song dynasty celadon, with its subtle bluish-green glaze and flawless simplicity, represents the pinnacle of imperial ceramics. Its serene beauty is a hallmark of Ru ware — one of the rarest and most admired types of Chinese porcelain.
• Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains (富春山居圖)
  Painted by Huang Gongwang in the 14th century, this landscape masterpiece captures the harmony between humanity and nature. The misty peaks and flowing rivers provide a tranquil visual journey, celebrated as one of the greatest achievements in Chinese painting.
• Four Narrative Themes, One Vision
  The exhibition is structured into four storylines — Opening the Gate, Encountering the World, Interwoven Vistas, and Toward the Future. These sections guide visitors through 60 years of museum history, preservation, research, and innovation.
  
  

Tour Details

• Language: English
• Duration: Approx. 90 minutes
• Price: TWD $1,000 / per person (includes entrance fee, headphone rental, and guided tour fee)