Hsinchu Overnight at the Insect Museum - Sleep with Capybaras | Taiwan Insect Museum (Hsinchu Branch)
- Exclusive overnight stay at the Insect Museum; sleep alongside capybaras for an elevated, unique experience.
- Only NT$1,680 per person; book as a group of 8 for an exclusive, cost-effective private session.
- Nighttime ecological experience: Discover the mysterious charm of the Insect Museum and observe animal behavior after dark.
- Capybara interaction: Feed and pet these adorable creatures, enjoying intimate, healing moments with the stars of the museum.
- Watch A-Kou swim: Admire the majestic swimming style of A-Kou the crocodile at night, witnessing animal behaviors different from the daytime.
- Professional guided tour: Expert commentary provided throughout the activity to help participants understand the habits of insects and other animals.
- Perfect for the whole family to participate together, fostering parent-child interaction and knowledge sharing.
Sightseeing Tours
| Tour Type | Private tour |
| Transportation method | Get there on your own |
| Minimum participant requirement | 8 travelers |
| Tour types | Guided tour |
| Sightseeing type | Eco-tourism, Insect collecting |
Product Info
— Taiwan Insect Museum —
The Taiwan Insect Museum is home to the world's largest beetle, the Hercules beetle, as well as the beautiful rainbow stag beetle, the cool sulfur monitor lizard, and many more adorable insects and animals!
Since 2009, the museum has been operated by Mr. Ke Hsin-ping (PSK) from the Institute of Entomology at National Taiwan University. It has now grown into a well-established NGO.
The original vision of the Taiwan Insect Museum remains unchanged: 'We hope to provide a friendly and comfortable environment where everyone can learn about insects in a relaxed and happy setting. By starting to accept and love these small creatures, we hope people will learn to cherish nature, respect life, and respect the environment.'
Starting from here, step by step, we aim to bring happy, genuine smiles to the faces of every child and adult who visits the Taiwan Insect Museum.
The Hsinchu branch of the Taiwan Insect Museum officially opened in December 2019, showcasing a variety of beetles, reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and more. At the Hsinchu Insect Museum, you can see crocodiles swimming gracefully from a different perspective, observe adorable capybaras soaking in the pool, and see the super cool Hercules beetle! Chameleons! Burmese pythons! So many insects and animals are waiting for you. Come and learn how to respect animals together.
— Itinerary —
- Event Location: Hsinchu - Taiwan Insect Museum: No. 66, Shipin Rd., East Dist., Hsinchu City (Inside Hsinchu Park) (Next to Hsinchu Zoo)
(For first-time visitors, please use Google Maps to navigate to 'Starbucks - Hsinchu Zoo Store', walk straight up the Centennial Avenue next to the Starbucks for about 3 minutes, and you will see the Insect Museum!) - Event Time & Content:
From 20:00 on the first day to 09:00 on the second day - Itinerary:
/// Day 1 ///
19:30-20:00 Check-in
20:00-20:30 Fright Night at the Insect Museum!
20:30-20:45 Say Hello to the Capybaras
20:45-21:15 Indoor Night Animal Observation Class
21:15-22:00 Hsinchu Park Night Ecology Tour
22:00-22:45 Night Tour of the Insect Museum
22:45-23:00 Capybara Late-Night Feeding Show
23:00~08:00 Sweet Dreams
/// Day 2 ///
08:00-09:00 Breakfast
— Packing Essentials —
- Required Items List
- Sleeping bag (pillow/blanket and other related sleeping gear)
- Toothbrush/toothpaste (and other personal hygiene items)
- Flashlight (or other lighting equipment)
- Rain gear (raincoat or umbrella)
- Recommended Items List
- Small daypack
- Power bank (charging cable)
- Personal daily medication
- Mosquito repellent
— Parking Information —
The museum does not have a parking lot; we recommend using public transportation. If driving, you can park at the following paid parking lots:
— Hsinchu City Zoo Underground Parking Lot (approx. 43 meters from the zoo)
— Hsinchu Gymnasium Parking Lot (approx. 110 meters from the zoo)
— Guangfu Overpass Parking Spaces (approx. 700 meters from the zoo)
— Gongyuan Road Parking Lot (approx. 450 meters from the zoo)
— Rear Station Parking Lot (approx. 800 meters from the zoo)
— Dongyuan Market Parking Lot (approx. 700 meters from the zoo)
Say Hello to Mr. Capybara
Mr. Capybara Late Night Feeding Show
Nocturnal animal observation class
Professional ecological guides bring rich knowledge
Important Info
Reminders
The whole group must have at least 2 participants (inclusive) aged 18 years old
This activity is chargeable for both adults and children. Children under two years old will only be charged a venue cleaning fee of NT$200.
The event venue provides washroom space, shampoo, and shower gel. However, due to the limited number of shower rooms, there will be a long wait. It is recommended to come over after taking a shower before participating in this overnight event.
The activity does not provide dinner. It is recommended to participate in this overnight activity after having dinner.
The hotel provides tents and sleeping mats (automatically inflatable) for overnight stays. Participants are asked to bring other supplies by themselves (sleeping bags, pillows, etc.) (the hotel also provides sleeping bag rental services. If necessary, please make a reservation application in advance) .
Cancellation Policy
- For cancellations made at least 30 day(s) prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 3% will apply
- For cancellations made 21 to 29 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 10% will apply
- For cancellations made 14 to 20 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply
- For cancellations made 8 to 13 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply
- For cancellations made 4 to 7 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 70% will apply
- Cancellation is not allowed between 0–3 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.
