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The Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum in Taibao, Chiayi, is a museum dedicated to Asian art and civilization. You can see artifacts from China, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia and South Asia through exhibitions, interactive experiences and multimedia displays. You can also explore its architecture inspired by ink paintings and the spacious park. Every option includes admission to the Southern Branch and the special exhibition, and one option adds an audio guide and a gift shop discount.

The Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum is a modern cultural landmark showcasing Asian art and civilization. It presents artifacts from China, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia and South Asia through a range of exhibitions and interactive displays, offering a fresh perspective on Asia's cultural exchange and artistic heritage.

Located in Taibao City, Chiayi, the Southern Branch features a streamlined design inspired by traditional ink paintings. The site covers about 70 hectares, made up of a 20-hectare museum zone and a 50-hectare park. The museum building was designed by architect Kris Yao.

The Southern Branch borrows from the Northern Branch's three main collections, paintings and calligraphy, artifacts and documents, to hold large-scale themed exhibitions. The special exhibition is included in every option.

This option adds an audio guide rental and 10% off gift shop purchases to your ticket. The audio guide is available in Mandarin, Taiwanese, Hakka, English, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai, Burmese, Indonesian and more. Rent it at the audio guide counter on the museum's 2nd floor by leaving a valid ID (such as a passport) or a NT$1,000 deposit, which is returned when you return the device.
※ Opening hours: Tue–Fri 09:00–17:00, Sat–Sun 09:00–18:00 (closed on Mondays)
※ Extended hours follow the official website announcements.
Meeting point:
Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum - Museum of Asian Art and Culture ticket gate
No. 888, Gugong Blvd, Dongshi Village, Taibao City, Chiayi County, Taiwan 612
Meeting point information:
Enter after your mobile voucher is checked at the ticket gate. Hours of use are Tue–Fri 09:00–17:00 and Sat–Sun 09:00–18:00.
No. 888, Gugong Blvd, Dongshi Village, Taibao City, Chiayi County, Taiwan 612