Taipei Historic Free Walking Tour (Tip-based)

• Learn the past 300 years of Taiwanese history in a 3-hour walk
• Visit all the essential attractions in West Taipei, the old Taipei
• Get to know Taiwan in different eras - from memories of colonization to remains of Chiang Kai-shek’s Chinese dream

The west end of Taipei was once the center of political and economic activities of the city and where modern development started. This tour takes you through Taiwanese history, looking from the traditional beliefs of the late Qing dynasty, to the cultural shifts under Japanese ruling, then to the political landscape after the arrival of the Nationalist government in 1949. The Historic Tour covers all the essential attractions in West Taipei as well as the stories and legends behind them. Walking from the past to the present, you will see how Taipei is shaped by multiple cultures and historic events and get a clear picture of this amazing city.