Nantou Chung Tai World Museum Tickets
- Show your electronic voucher at the service desk to exchange for a ticket and enter immediately.
- One ticket grants access to both the Chung Tai World Museum and the Chung Tai World Museum Wood Sculpture Branch.
- The museum features a selection of exhibits including rubbings of inscriptions, Buddhist statues and artifacts from various dynasties, Confucian classics in stone and Buddhist scriptures.
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Attraction Tickets
| Ticket type | E-ticket (requires redemption) |
| Exhibit type | Historical exhibits, Traditional culture exhibits |
| Attraction type | History & culture, Traditional house experience |
| Tour types | None |
Product Info
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Chung Tai World Museum, affiliated with Chung Tai Chan Monastery in Puli, Nantou, houses a rich collection of Buddhist historical artifacts. The museum's exhibits are organized around three main categories: "Text," "Images," and "Scriptures," featuring carefully selected rubbings of inscriptions, Buddhist statues and artifacts from various dynasties, Confucian classics, stone scriptures, and Buddhist scriptures, conveying the three main themes of "Text conveying the Way, Images imprinting the heart, and Scriptures transmitting the Dharma." "Text conveying the Way" primarily uses rubbings of inscriptions from various dynasties to showcase various aspects of traditional Chinese culture, including its orthodox traditions, rituals, literature, and art. "Images imprinting the heart" focuses on the museum's collection of Buddhist artifacts, statues, and steles depicting images, presenting the religious spirit, meaning, and artistic forms of Buddhist culture. "Scriptures transmitting the Dharma" primarily uses rubbings of stone scriptures from various dynasties, the museum's collection of Buddhist sutras, and the Classic of Filial Piety, with the "Scriptures transmitting the Dharma" exhibition hall on the second floor explaining the cultural transmission of classics and the significance of sutra carving.
The Chung Tai World Museum complex showcases the beauty of Chinese architecture using a "Chinese-style Western architecture" approach. Its exterior resembles Chang'an, the capital of the Tang Dynasty, and evokes the Buddhist concept of a "city that strictly protects the Dharma," a city dedicated to preserving Buddhist and historical artifacts. The hip-and-gable roofs and imagery of ancient city walls represent the fusion of tradition and modernity, East and West, and Buddhism and Chinese culture across time and space.
The Wood Carving Branch (formerly Chung Tai Shan Museum) is located about 800 meters from the main museum in the northeast corner of the Chung Tai Chan Monastery complex. It was renovated from the original building of the Chung Tai Shan Museum and displays Buddhist wood carvings from various dynasties. Among them, the Liao and Jin dynasty carvings are particularly exquisite and very rare.
Main Building of Chung Tai World Museum
Chung Tai World Museum main building QR code verification office
Redeem paper tickets at the service desk of the main building
Chung Tai World Museum Wood Sculpture Branch
Chung Tai World Museum Wood Sculpture Branch QR code Verification Office
Collection of cultural relics
Purchase Notice
To ensure the safety and quality of your visit, please cooperate with the following guidelines:
- Bags, umbrellas, selfie sticks, and water bottles larger than A4 size (approximately 20x30cm) can be stored in coin lockers or at the service counter. For large backpacks and group items, please inquire at the service counter. Please carry your valuables with you.
- Please dress neatly and do not wear t-shirts, slippers, etc. to enter the venue.
- Please do not bring pets (except guide dogs), toys, dangerous goods, food and beverages into the venue.
- Smoking, chewing betel nuts, and chewing gum are prohibited inside the venue.
- Please refrain from loud noises or using your mobile phone to talk inside the exhibition area.
- Photography, video recording, and touching of exhibits are prohibited inside the exhibition area.
- Food and meat are prohibited inside the exhibition area.
- In order to maintain and preserve cultural relics, the exhibition halls of the main hall and branch halls are often cold. Please take care to keep warm and avoid catching a cold.
- To ensure the safety of personnel and cultural relics, and to maintain the quality of the visit, playing Pokémon games is prohibited inside the exhibition hall.
- To protect the personal rights and safety of visitors, the use of drones is strictly prohibited throughout the museum grounds.
Reminders
Once the order QR Code has been verified and used, if it is lost, you need to purchase a new ticket. Once the ticket is used or damaged, it will not be refunded.
Tickets are valid only on the day of purchase and are stamped with the date stamp. They are valid at both the main museum and the wood carving branch. When visiting the second section, please scan your paper ticket at the ticket gate entrance. Please keep your redeemed paper ticket safe.
Both venues require paper tickets for entry and exit. Please scan your paper ticket at the entrance and exit and keep it safe. Lost tickets will not be reissued or refunded.
Due to safety considerations, such as typhoons (Nantou County Government announced the suspension of work and classes) and inclement weather, the Chung Tai Museum will be closed.
If you are unable to visit due to force majeure such as weather conditions, please choose another day to visit. No refund or compensation will be offered.
How to Redeem Your Voucher
How to Use Your Voucher
- Please present your QR code on-site
Experience Location
Location Name: Chung Tai World Museum
Address: No. 8, Zhongtai Road, Puli Town, Nantou County- 09:00 ~ 17:00 (Closed on Mondays, the day before Lunar New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Eve)
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation is available for unused vouchers within 365day(s) of booking
- 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 the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.
FAQ
The Chung Tai World Museum houses a rich collection of Buddhist historical relics. Visitors can encounter artifacts related to the millennium-old Buddha from India and explore items from ancient Chinese Zen halls. The museum also features the Xi'an Forest of Steles and Stone Scriptures, offering a journey through significant Buddhist history and culture.
A visit to the Chung Tai World Museum encompasses both the main museum and its Wood Sculpture Branch. This allows visitors to explore a comprehensive range of exhibits, from textual inscriptions and Buddhist statues to unique wood sculptures, all reflecting diverse cultural and religious heritage.
A single admission ticket for the Chung Tai World Museum grants access to both the Chung Tai World Museum and the Wood Sculpture Branch of the Chung Tai World Museum. This comprehensive access allows visitors to explore all the diverse exhibits and cultural relics housed within both locations.
Upon arrival at the Chung Tai World Museum, visitors should present their electronic voucher at the service desk. The staff will then immediately exchange the electronic voucher for a physical admission ticket, allowing for seamless entry into the museum.
For a convenient and straightforward ticket acquisition process, you can purchase tickets for the Chung Tai World Museum online. Booking through KKday allows you to easily secure your admission in advance, ensuring a smooth entry and providing the convenience of an electronic voucher for on-site redemption.
Located in Puli, Nantou, the Chung Tai World Museum offers a rare sense of tranquility, allowing visitors to step away from the everyday hustle and bustle. The museum provides an opportunity to delve into Buddhist history and culture, fostering a serene environment for reflection and learning amidst its extensive collections.
In addition to Buddhist statues and cultural relics, the Chung Tai World Museum features an array of scholarly and textual exhibits. These include selected text inscriptions, Confucian classics, significant stone scriptures, and various Buddhist scriptures, offering deep insights into ancient philosophies and literary heritage.
The Chung Tai World Museum notably features exhibits that allow visitors to encounter the millennium-old Buddha from India. These displays are part of the museum's broader collection of Buddhist historical relics, providing a unique glimpse into the origins and evolution of Buddhist art and spirituality.
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