Guide to Visiting Kuo Yuan Ye Museum of Cake and Pastry in Taiwan

What You Need to Know about Visiting Kuo Yuan Ye Museum of Cake and Pastry

Author: Janice Vazquez | Last updated: December 27, 2024

a red porch on display — *Kuo Yuan Ye Museum of Cake and Pastry*

The Kuo Yuan Ye Museum of Cake and Pastry, situated in Taipei, Taiwan, offers the unique opportunity to learn about the history of Kuo Yuan Ye pastry shop and their cultural significance in ceremonies. The museum also offers hands-on DIY experiences* to craft your own creations such as unique cookies, pineapple shortcake, or mini pea filing cake. To ensure you get the most out of your visit, planning ahead is essential. This travel guide highlights essential information, including the museum’s hours of operation and what you can expect during your visit.

*Please Note: For details on reserving the DIY Experience, visit the official website for details on making a reservation in advance.

General Information

Kuo Yuan Ye Museum of Cake and Pastry is open every day from 9am – 5:30pm, except for major holidays as noted in the table below. To enter the museum, you can purchase a ticket* at the Ticket Office on the day of your visit.

*Please note: Admission Ticket can be redeemed as a coupon for product purchase at the Kuo Yuan Ye Shilin Main Store (located next door to the museum).

Ticket Types	Admission	Day Closed
Admission Ticket	NT$50	Chinese New Year’s Eve
Discounted Ticket (over 65 years old and physically challenged)	NT$25	Chinese New Year’s Eve

Kuo Yuan Ye Museum of Cake and Pastry Admission and Days Closed

Time Needed: 1 hour

Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YgqqGMGaUH4dRuSg9

What to see in the Kuo Yuan Ye Museum of Cake and Pastry

The Kuo Yuan Ye Museum of Cake and Pastry is divided into four main sections: the ceremonial of birth, history of Kuo Yuan Ye shop and family, traditional wedding ritual, and pastries used in traditional festivals. You can enhance your experience by scanning QR codes located throughout the museum to learn more about each display. Here’s an overview of what you can expect from each section:

Ceremonial of Birth

circle red cakes stamped with symbols — *Red Tortoise Cake*

baby with a slobbering stopper cake necklace — *Slobbering Stopper Cake*

The Ceremonial of Birth showcases how relatives and friends celebrate newborns by offering gifts and using cake as a traditional method to help stop the baby from drooling.

History of Kuo Yuan Ye

This section displays the tools and materials used to make their famous pastries.

Traditional Wedding Ritual

Red dress and suit with boxes filled with pastries — *Traditional Wedding Outfits*

This section showcases wedding customs in Taiwan.

Traditional Festivals

5 biggest Chinese traditional festival information panel — *5 biggest Chinese traditional festivals*

This section explains the 5 biggest Chinese traditional festivals through the year.

Enjoy Your Time in Taiwan

Taiwan offers an exciting mix of history, culture, and museums. I hope that you’ll find these tips to be useful when visiting the Kuo Yuan Ye Museum of Cake and Pastry. Don’t hesitate to drop a comment to let us know what you think.

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