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Hengshan Calligraphy Art Center

Opening Hours
Wednesday to Monday, 9:30 AM to 5 PM with the last entrance at 4:30 PM.

Closing
Tuesday and other announced closing days.
The HCAC Opening Days from November to December 2024

  1. This Visitor Notice is formulated to maintain the quality of tours and services to visitors of the Hengshan Calligraphy Art Center (hereinafter referred to as “HCAC”).
  2. Please keep voices low and do not talk loudly, and verbal or physical violence is prohibited at the HCAC.
  3. Do not go bare-chested or wear undershirt, indoor slippers, or disheveled clothing for your visit to the HCAC.
  4. For the safety of visitors and artworks:
    1. No dangerous objects, food, beverage, long umbrella, or large personal belongings are allowed at the HCAC. Please leave umbrellas at the umbrella stands outside, while short umbrellas and kettles may be stored into a bag or deposited in a locker.
    2. Do not eat, drink, smoke, or chew betel nuts or gums at the exhibition spaces.
    3. Lockers are available at the HCAC. Please store backpacks of any size, or any belongings larger than 40 × 30 × 20 cm, in a locker before a tour at the HCAC.
    4. Please follow the instructions of the staff on site for any objects deemed to be deposited or prohibited by the HCAC.
  5. Any child under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
  6. Free baby stroller rental service is available at the HCAC.
  7. Out of the respect for art and exhibits and for the safety of visitors, no roller shoes or skateboards, bicycles, or push tricycles for children are allowed in the HCAC.
  8. No animal, plant, or pet is allowed in the HCAC, except for guide dogs.
  9. Do not run, play, or litter.
  10. Except for otherwise stated, do not touch the exhibits, or cross the fence or visiting signs on the ground.
  11. Do not sabotage any exhibit or facility; do not lean against the wall or a showcase.
  12. Notice for photo-/video-shooting:
    1. Video-shooting, selfie sticks, tripods, and flashlight are strictly prohibited in an exhibition.
    2. Please comply with the instructions on the copyright signs of the works in the exhibition and stop shooting photographs or videos if there is a sign of No Photo/Video-shooting.
    3. Do not occupy or clutter any entrances or corridors with personal belongings.
    4. Please keep the passages clear on the principle of no interference with the passing, appreciation, and access of visitors.
    5. Please avoid shooting photographs/videos of other visitors and obtain necessary consent in advance in consideration of the rights of the individuals involved (e.g. portrait rights).
    6. Use of the electricity and relevant equipment of the HCAC is strictly prohibited.
    7. Photoshooting for wedding, salon, cosplay and commercial are not allowed in the interior of the HCAC.
    8. The HCAC may request any visitor to stop photo-/video-shooting immediately should any of the following circumstances arises:
      1. Photo-/Video-shooting out of commercial purposes without a prior application and approval;
      2. Use of selfie sticks, tripods, or flashlight;
      3. Content of shooting in potential violation of the laws and regulations, public order, or good customs, or involving campaigns , or local elections, or activities of political parties;
      4. Serious interference with the visiting routes, order, safety, and health in the exhibition;
      5. Damage to the equipment of the facility or to the safety of visitors in the process of photo-/video-shooting;
      6. Any other circumstances determined by the HCAC to be inappropriate.
  13. The epidemic prevention regulations in force at the HCAC are subject to the instructions of the Central Epidemic Command Center in the event of an epidemic.
Group visits
Available at 11:00, 13:00, and 15:00.
Groups of 20 people or more should book their visits on the TMoFA website five working days before the visit. You are welcome to contact the Information Desk of the HCAC at +886 3 2876176 for any questions.
Application for Photo-/Video-shooting outside of Hengshan Calligraphy Art Center
An online application via the “Reservation and Application” (Apply here) on the official website of the TMoFA is required for all photo-/video-shooting 10 working days prior to the date of shooting. Please refer to and abide by the application directions.

Tickets are available online and the Information Desks in the HCAC

Admission Tickets to Taoyuan Hengshan Calligraphy Art Center

TypePrice (NT$/Person)For
Regular Ticket 100 Individuals aged between 18 to 64.
Concession 50
  1. Registered citizens of Taoyuan City or individuals with their Taoyuan Citizen Cards.
  2. School students with aged 18 and over.
  3. Military, police, and firefighters.
  4. Volunteers at an educational or cultural institution.
Group 60 (Adults)
30 (Concessions)
20 persons or more in the same group.
Free Admission
  1. Individuals under the age of 18.
  2. Individuals aged 65 or above.
  3. Individuals with disabilities and a guardian or one necessary accompanying person.
  4. Individuals holding a low-income household certificate of Taoyuan City.
  5. Individuals that lead a tour group and hold a tour guide license issued by the Tourism Administration, MOTC.
  6. Individuals presenting a membership card of International Council of Museums (ICOM), American Alliance of Museums (AAM), or Chinese Association of Museums (CAM).
  7. Volunteers presenting their Honorary Volunteer Service Cards.
  8. Public/Private schools of all levels, or the art-related departments in colleges/universities, in Taoyuan City that book their visits to and are approved by the HCAC for the purpose of off-campus education or academic exchange.
  9. Groups of 10 or more citizens of Taoyuan City or individuals with their Taoyuan Citizen Cards that book their visits to and are approved by the HCAC
  10. Agencies (Institutions) of governments at all levels or groups related to art or culture that organize art-related activities and book their visits to and are approved by the HCAC.
  11. The duration of move-in/out for an exhibition at the HCAC or the anniversary of the HCAC, or special occasions like art festival, International Museum Day or other art-related activities, which are declared free admission by the HCAC.
Note:
  1. Individuals that have purchased concession tickets or are free to admission are required to present relevant documents to validate their identities to enjoy the service.
  2. The tickets listed in the table above do not include the tickets sold for special exhibitions in partnership with private entities.

To promote calligraphy art and various exhibitions, the daily guided tour in Mandarin, group tours, and audio guide services are available at the HCAC in the duration of the respective exhibitions as follows:

  1. Daily guided tour in Mandarin
    Available at 11:00 and 15:00, no need to book. The content of the guided tour encompasses the introduction to the current exhibition and artwork appreciation.
  2. Reserved guided tours
    Available at 10:00 and 14:00 for groups of 10 to 45 visitors.
    Please book the Mandarin tour on the TMoFA website ten working days before the visit.
    For the tour in English, please book by email (80019986@mail.tycg.gov.tw) or contact the Information Desk of HCAC at +886 3 287 6176 for any questions.
  3. Audio Guide
    Scan the QR-Codes of the selected works in the exhibition with a mobile phone for the audio guide service and listen to the introduction to the current exhibition and appreciation of the artwork.
Address:No. 100, Daren Rd., Dayuan Dist., Taoyuan City, Taiwan.
Public Transportation
By Bus
Dayuan International Senior High School: Take Route 206B, 206C, 208, 208A, 302, 707, or 5089 to the stop and get off for a 3-minute walk on foot.
By Taoyuan Airport MRT
A17 Linghang Station: Exit the station and go for about 8 minutes on foot.
By Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR)
THSR Taoyuan Station Exit 7: exit the station and go for about 20 minutes on foot.
By Car

No. 100, Daren Rd., Dayuan Dist., Taoyuan City, Taiwan.
Parking facilities are available around the HCAC.

map of HCAC

The HCAC has galleries, a auditorium, café, restroom, lactation room, and water fountain.

Center’s map of HCAC
Last updated on2024-12-11