Half-day Tour
We are delighted to welcome you to Taipei for WCIM 2026 and sincerely hope your visit will be both enriching and memorable. The Congress will offer optional half-day tours for participants, providing an opportunity to experience the culture, attractions, and local charm of Taipei alongside the scientific program.
We are pleased to present the following tour options. Please kindly note the departure dates for each tour when making your selection.
Important Notes
- Each tour requires a minimum of 20 registered participants. The Organizing Committee reserves the right to cancel the tour if the minimum number is not met, and a full refund will be provided to affected participants.
- The Organizing Committee also reserves the right to cancel, modify, or combine tour itineraries and schedules due to insufficient enrollment, weather conditions, traffic, government regulations, or other unforeseen circumstances beyond its control.
- All tour reservations must be made before the registration deadline. On-site registration for tours will NOT be available during the congress period.
- Participants are responsible for arriving at the designated meeting point on time and safeguarding their personal belongings throughout the tour. NO refunds will be provided for missed departures due to late arrival.
- Comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing are recommended.
- Detailed tour information, including departure time, meeting location, tour itinerary, and important notices, will be provided closer to the congress date.
- Tour fees include transportation, admission tickets (if applicable), English-speaking guide service, and travel insurance. Prices are quoted in New Taiwan Dollars (NTD), and all tour schedules are based on Taiwan Standard Time (UTC+8).
November 14, 2026 (Saturday)

Tour A – National Palace Museum
Date: November 14, 2026 (Saturday) (UTC+8)
Time: 13:30-17:30
Price: NT 1,800/per person (≒USD60)
Rout: National Palace Museum
Produced by: National Palace Museum

Tour B – Thousand Island & Pinglin Tea Plantation
Date: November 14, 2026 (Saturday) (UTC+8)
Time: 13:30-17:30
Price: NT 1,800/per person (≒USD60)
Rout: Thousand Island Lake Scenery, Bagua Tea Plantation, Pinglin Tea Museum, Tea Tasting
Production Unit:Northeast and Yilan Coast National Scenic Area Headquarters, Tourism Administration, MOTC
November 15, 2026 (Sunday)

Tour C – Beitou Tour
Date: November 15, 2026 (Sunday) (UTC+8)
Time: 13:30-17:30
Price: NT 1,800/per person (≒USD60)
Rout: Geothermal Valley, Beitou Hot Spring Museum, Taipei Public Library Beitou Branch
Photographer: Taipei Hot Spring Development Association
Produced by: Department of Commerce Development, Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA)

Tour D – Tamsui Old Street
Date: November 15, 2026 (Sunday) (UTC+8)
Time: 13:30-17:30
Price: NT 1,800/per person (≒USD60)
Rout: Tamsui Old Street, A distant view of Danjiang Bridge
Produced by: Tourism and Travel Department, New Taipei City Government
For More Tour Arrangements
WCIM 2026 is pleased to provide information on sightseeing tours offered by EDISON TOURS for participants’ convenience. These tours are independently operated by EDISON TOURS and are not organized, managed, or endorsed by the Congress Secretariat. Participants who choose to book these tours are responsible for reviewing and complying with all applicable terms and conditions, including booking procedures, payment requirements, cancellation policies, itinerary changes, and other tour-related regulations established by EDISON TOURS.
For tour reservations, inquiries, or assistance, please contact EDISON TOURS directly.
Official Supporting Travel Partner for WCIM 2026 – EDISON TOURS: https://edisontours.com/regular-sightseeing/