Audio guide rental information: Main library: $100/set | Branch libraries: $80/set

【In-depth Guided Tour Experience Day】

Weekend Only | 50% Off Audio Guide Rental
Main branch: $100 ➝ $50 per set | Branch branch: $80 ➝ $40 per set
Limited to Wednesdays, we invite you to explore the exhibits in depth and enhance your visitor experience.
◆ Rental Method Instructions
Simply present your original ID (national ID card, health insurance card, driver's license, student ID, passport, or entry permit) at the service desk to register for rental. No appointment required, convenient to use!

The museum is launching a brand-new audio guide, which is planned based on its collections: Buddhist art, classics, calligraphy, and historical culture. Five themed guides are planned, with a total of ten routes. Each route features a different guide: Sudhana and the Six-Tusked White Elephant King, Master Kumarajiva, Tang Dynasty court lady figurines, and three great calligraphers: Wang Xizhi, Yan Zhenqing, and Su Dongpo.
We hope to guide every visitor to our museum to understand and learn about Buddhism and Chinese culture in a lively and engaging way. Let us accompany you through your relaxing and enjoyable visit with our brand-new guided tour service.

Topic 1: The Museum's Strategic Visit Plan

Route ➊【About the Museum】Introduces the Buddhist symbolism behind the museum's architecture, its interior design features, and the spirit and history behind its founding.
Route ➋【Featured Tour】Featured Object: A curated selection of 12 of the most noteworthy Buddhist art and calligraphy steles, guiding you through all the highlights of the museum in a short time.
★Recommended for: Those who want to learn more about museum history/have limited visiting time/don't want to miss key exhibits

Theme Two: Buddhist Art Story Island

Route ➌ [Visiting the Buddhist Figure]
By listening to stories from Buddhist scriptures, you will become familiar with some of the most common figures in Buddhist art.
Route ➍【The Secrets of the Mudras】
The hand gestures of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas are ever-changing. This article will explain the meanings conveyed by six different hand gestures, as well as the related Buddhist stories.
Route ➎ [The Story of Avalokiteśvara]
We can also get to know different images of Guanyin Bodhisattva, listen to the stories of the Bodhisattva, and learn more about Guanyin.
★Recommended for: Parents and children/those who enjoy listening to stories/those new to Buddhism

Theme 3: Lectures from the Famous Teacher

Route ➏【The Lotus Sutra to Enlightenment】
The Lotus Sutra is considered the "King of Sutras" in Buddhism. Guided by the renowned translator, Master Kumarajiva, visitors will appreciate exhibits related to the Lotus Sutra.
Route ➐ [Seeing the Pagodas as Seeing the Buddha]
Buddhist art begins with pagodas. Seeing a pagoda is like seeing the Buddha. This guide will take you on a journey to explore pagoda sculptures from various regions and help you understand the different forms and historical backgrounds of pagodas.
★Recommended for those interested in Buddhist doctrines and history

Theme 4: History Storyteller

Route ➑【The Fashion Show from the Past】
Classic designs from the past remain timeless. Join us on a journey through time with Yingluo, a Tang Dynasty female figurine, to explore classic clothing and jewelry designs from various dynasties.
Route ➒【Silk Road Culture Collection】The Culture along the Silk Road
The ancient Silk Road has always been rich in history and culture. The museum has selected 10 exhibits to unveil the mystery of the ethnic cultures along the Silk Road.
★Recommended for those who enjoy historical dramas and Silk Road culture.

Theme Five: Voice of Calligrapher's Life

Route ➓ [Three Great Calligraphers] Guests on the Show
Lines & Voices is a time-traveling radio drama guide, inviting three great calligraphers—Wang Xizhi, Yan Zhenqing, and Su Dongpo—as guest speakers to listen to how these literary figures created timeless masterpieces at different stages of their lives.
★Recommended: Want to learn more about the calligrapher's life and background?

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Audio Guidebook

Engaging and informative text, accompanied by a wealth of captivating images, makes it easy to learn about the Chung Tai World Museum, its selected exhibits, Buddhist figures, and fascinating facts. Audio guides are available for rent during your visit, allowing you to compare the brochures with the exhibits for a more systematic understanding of the relevant information.
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