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Taipei LGBT Day Tour
2 Adults x $65.00
$130.00
Approx Total
$130.00
Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Professional licensed tour guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local general liabilities insurance
Food and beverage
Gratuities
Overview
October is the month to celebrate the achievement of supporting LGBT rights, and also the month that Asia’s biggest pride parade is held—Taiwan LGBT Pride. As the only country to legalize same-sex marriage, and also a pioneer in advocating LGBT rights in Asia, Taiwan has been keen on promoting LGBT tourism; the capital city—Taipei, is considered the most gay friendly city in Asia, where you can find gay bar, nightclubs, queer lifestyle stores, etc in the streets.
On this tour, you will explore the significant places along the path to the milestone in Taiwan’s LGBT rights movement, including the Rainbow Starting Line, National Taiwan University, Gin Gin Store, 228 Peace Memorial Park, Ketagalan Boulevard, the Red House and Rainbow Six in Ximending.
Additionally, you will visit “Rabbit God Temple”, the only temple dedicated to Rabbit God, the deity who manages marriage and relationship for homosexual people.
Meeting points
Please meet your tour guide at MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station (BL14 /O07) at Exit 2. Please take the escalator to the ground level, your tour guide will be waiting for you near the exit with the tour operator's logo flag (EDISON TOURS).
The tour ends at Ximen Red House Outdoor Bar Area.
Itinerary
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Meet your tour guide at MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station, then head off to the first stop, Rainbow Starting Line, a pavement art piece located at Taipei City Hall Square.
The “starting line” starts from the city hall and extends to Taipei City Council, as a symbol of legalization of LGBT rights, conveying the message of equality and respect. It is also the starting point of Taiwan LGBT Pride in October, like a starting line of running track leading you to a better world.
1 hour
Shuiyuan Market
Before visiting National Taiwan University, take a walk around Shuiyuan Market and Gongguan Shopping District near the campus. Named after the former name of the district “Suidocho (water source)”, the exterior of Shuiyuan Market building is was designed by the Israeli artist “Yaacov Agam”. From a different angle, this amazing geometry art piece showcases a different visual effect, like a rainbow on the sparking waves on the surface of water, representing the city’s diversity and inclusivity.
50 minutes
Gongguan Shopping Area
Aside from the amazing art piece, Shuiyuan Market and Gongguan Shopping District are the students’ favorite places to eat, where you can find some hidden foodie gems with reasonable prices.
1 hour
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Along the street behind Shuiyuan Market, you can reach Treasure Hill Artist Village. Named after Baozangyan Temple (literally treasure hill temple), the village was originally a settlement of the military veterans, after the refurbishment, the dwelling has been transformed to art studios and exhibition spaces, retaining a coexistence with local community. It was also lauded by a New York Times report as one of Taipei’s must-see locations.
1 hour 30 minutes
National Taiwan University
National Taiwan University is not only the top 1 university in Taiwan, also the first school where Taiwan’s first gay student club was established. The campus has been a popular place among the tourists, where “Royal Palm Boulevard”, the library and “Drunken Moon Lake” are the iconic attractions that you should not miss. National Taiwan University has been committed to the idea of gender diversity. Today, there are more student clubs such as Lambda Club, Women’s Studies Society, Gay Chat, BDSM Club, etc, supporting the equality and diversity within the school, community and society.
40 minutes
Gin Gin Store
The next stop is the famous Gin Gin Store, the first LGBT culture shop in Asia and the Chinese society. The shop was established in the year of 1999, providing LGBT relative forums, exhibitions, etc, creating a supportive and safe space for the LGBT community, which has also become a spiritual icon in the LGBT rights movement.
1 hour
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Another highlight of this tour is “Rabbit God Temple”, the only temple dedicated to Rabbit God, the deity who manages marriage and relationship for homosexual people. The temple upholds the idea that love has no labels, so everyone is welcome to pray to Rabbit God for good marriage or finding your soul mate. You can bring candies and snacks, or skin care products to worship Rabbit God, and also, you may try to ask Rabbit God for an amulet to deepen your relationship or find the love of your life.
1 hour 30 minutes
228 Peace Memorial Park
228 Peace Memorial Park is not only a memorial park to commemorate 228 Incident victims, this park was Taipei’s major gathering place for gay men in the past. Formerly named “Taipei New Park”, it was an important site appearing on the scenes in Taiwan’s gay literature; the Japanese garden landscaping, the pond and the stone arch bridge are where the stories took place. These years, the government has been keeping up the effort to promote gender equality, and specially built the “Rainbow Gate” in 228 Peace Memorial Park to reflect a page of the history and respond an action of gender neutrality.
1 hour
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Every year, Ketagalan Boulevard is the gathering point of the parade of Taiwan Pride in October. In this boulevard, we witness the achievement of supporting LGBT rights, and the indomitable spirit of the activists in history.
Ximen Red House - Ximending
The last stop of the tour is Ximending Shopping District. The iconic “Rainbow Six” is a pavement art piece symbolizing the idea of respect, equality and diversity. It has also become a popular Instagram hot spot that attracts lots of visitors everywhere in the country and overseas.
Across the street is the “Red House”, the most well-preserved 3rd class historic site. It was initially the first government-operated market during the period under Japanese rule. After World War II, the market building was used as a theater. Today, the Red House is a cultural and creative space for exhibitions, performance, local souvenirs, etc. The weekend bazaar in the north square is a popular shopping spot, where you can find many unique and quirky crafts by the local artists.
2 hours
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Behind the Red House is the famous Ximen Red House Outdoor Bar Area, where locates the most popular gay bars and restaurants. It is a place where you can have a glimpse of gay nightlife. From the evening till the midnight, you can see a lot of people talking and chilling at the area outdoor sitting area. No matter where you are from, and who you are, you can always take a sit and enjoy the cheerful atmosphere. There are no labels and judgments, only your true self.
The tour ends at Ximen Red House Outdoor Bar Area. Enjoy the night and get tipsy!
Sample Menu
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Ensure you carry enough cash with you to cover your expenses for meals, beverages, souvenirs, tips, etc. Convenience stores and most of the eateries in Taiwan don't accept credit cards as a form of payment.
Not recommended for travelers with physical disabilities.
Free Cancellation
October 23100% refund
October 24No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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