Yingge and Sansia Half-Day Folk Arts Tour from Taipei
4 h
Half Day
About this activity
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sanxia Old Street, No. 37-147, Minquan Street, Sanxia District, New Taipei City, Taiwan 237
Sanxia, about 22 KM southwest to Taipei, is a bustling town with narrow, winding streets and brick buildings at least a century old. The main attraction is the Zushi Temple, built in honor of Sung Dynasty loyalist, Cheng Chao-ying. This temple was in ruins at the end of World War II, and a meticulous restoration project has been underway for some forty years. The temple is known for its intricately carved stone and bronze columns and statues, carved stone lions, camphor wood carvings, and exquisite bronze bas-reliefs.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Yingge Ceramics Street, Jianshanbu Rd., Yingge Dist., New Taipei Taiwan
A short trip to the lush countryside southwest of Taipei brings you to Yingge where hand-painted replicas of elegant Ming (1368-1644) and Ching (1644-1911) vases are produced. The small town is Taiwan’s pottery center and its narrow streets are lined with shops selling everything from earthenware tea sets to delicate statues.
Duration: 50 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sanxia Old Street, No. 37-147, Minquan Street, Sanxia District, New Taipei City, Taiwan 237
Sanxia, about 22 KM southwest to Taipei, is a bustling town with narrow, winding streets and brick buildings at least a century old. The main attraction is the Zushi Temple, built in honor of Sung Dynasty loyalist, Cheng Chao-ying. This temple was in ruins at the end of World War II, and a meticulous restoration project has been underway for some forty years. The temple is known for its intricately carved stone and bronze columns and statues, carved stone lions, camphor wood carvings, and exquisite bronze bas-reliefs.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Yingge Ceramics Street, Jianshanbu Rd., Yingge Dist., New Taipei Taiwan
A short trip to the lush countryside southwest of Taipei brings you to Yingge where hand-painted replicas of elegant Ming (1368-1644) and Ching (1644-1911) vases are produced. The small town is Taiwan’s pottery center and its narrow streets are lined with shops selling everything from earthenware tea sets to delicate statues.
Duration: 50 minutes
Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional tour guide
- Admission fee and entrance ticket included in the itinerary
- Insurance
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Taipei City downtown only)
- Pottery throwing experience
- Entry/Admission - Yingge Ceramics Street
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 15 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
70%
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