ATOP Time Arts Museum

Updates : 2023-12-22

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Family tour

Introduction

In 2002, noticing the arrival of the global village era, ATOP decisively invested significant resources in a collaboration with the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) to develop the "World Time Zone Clock Movement". It also sought expertise in Switzerland to distinguish itself among numerous movement factories. After 7 years of effort, ATOP has, with its all-in-one autonomous technology, designed and developed the "ATOP World Time Zone Watch/Clock": By rotating the city disc of the watch, the hands automatically adjust the time, and the watch face also displays day and night. This invention has received patents and various design awards from different countries. In 2012, ATOP further established the ATOP Time Arts Museum with a theme centered around "time".

What is time? Themed around "time", the guided tour activity offers visitors the opportunity to experience time through the five senses and fun, life-related activities. These activities allow visitors to learn about the time zones used by different countries, how clocks/watches are produced and assembled, and the important components of clocks/watches. The DIY activities are available for various products, including the clock, wall clock, and watch, enabling participants to experience the assembly of quartz clock movements and design products in their own style with the craftsmanship of watchmakers! ATOP Time Arts Museum is a fun and educational palace of time merged with the knowledge, science and arts of time.

How to Get There

Choose a transportation method based on your departure location.

Zhongxiao Wharf

Zhongxiao Wharf is located approximately 300 m downstream of Zhongxiao Bridge on Tamsui River (Sanchong District of New Taipei City), opposite the Dadaocheng Wharf in Taipei City across the riverbank. Since the wharf is situated on the estuary of the river, it adopts a floating design, which automatically adjusts the height between the wharf and embankment depending on the tidal range of the river so that boats docking and passengers embarking/disembarking the boat will not be affected by the tide. The main characteristic of the wharf are the 8 vibrantly colored mooring bollards featuring wild duck-shaped wind gauges to complement the theme of Hua-Jiang Wild Duck Nature Park nearby. In recent years, it has become a popular destination for photography enthusiasts to capture the splendid view of the sunset.

Keelung Mountain Hiking Trail

The Keelung Mountain Hiking Trail is the best trail for visitors who intend to climb Keelung Mountain from the Shuinandong, Jinguashi and Jiufen areas, as it leads right to the summit. Climbing up from the trail entrance, you pass three pagodas. There will be a stone marker at 560 meters, with "Boundary between Yan, Yun-nian and Su, Wei-ren's properties" written on it, right before the summit. Press on and you will reach the summit at 588 meters above sea level, with a recreational pavilion and platform. The vertical distance climbed from the entrance to summit is 267 meters in high. Fit hikers may reach the summit, while the general public will take about an hour, with appropriate breaks recommended.As Keelung Mountain faces direct assault of ocean winds, the strong winds and hugely variable weather makes it difficult for trees to grow. Silvergrass and other herbaceous plants have become dominant in this region.