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Pinglin Tea Culture & Maokong Day Tour from Taipei
Pinglin Tea Culture & Maokong Day Tour from Taipei
Pinglin Tea Culture & Maokong Day Tour from Taipei
Pinglin Tea Culture & Maokong Day Tour from Taipei
Pinglin Tea Culture & Maokong Day Tour from Taipei

Pinglin Tea Culture & Maokong Day Tour from Taipei

By Edison Travel Service
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $115 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Explore Taipei's 3 primary tea-growing regions in one day
  • Take Maokong Gondola for stunning views of Southern Taipei
  • Immerse yourself in Thousand Island Lake's stunning beauty
  • Explore Taiwanese tea culture at the Pinglin Tea Museum
  • Experience Taiwanese tea tasting with a skilled sommelier

Activity location

  • Maokong
    • Wenshan District
    • 116, Taipei, Taipei City, Taiwan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station (BL14 /O07), Exit 2
    • 67 Section 1, Xinsheng South Road
    • 106, Taipei City, Taipei City, Taiwan

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Guided Group Tour
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h9h
  • English

Tour will be conducted in Mandarin, English and Japanese. (Please note that Japanese commentary will only be available on Wednesdays starting on April 1, 2024.)

Starting time: 8:30 a.m.
Price details
CA $115.09 x 1 AdultCA $115.09

Total
Price is CA $115.09
Until Tue, Apr 2

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional licensed tour guide (Mandarin / English / Japanese)
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal transfer by air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedTaiwanese local tea tasting
  • What's includedWhat's includedMaokong Gondola ride experience
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance ticket (Pinglin Tea Museum of New Taipei City)
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal General Liabilities Insurance
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drink
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Tour commentary will be provided in Mandarin, English and Japanese.
  • Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • The sequence and time of stay at tour stops may be adjusted according to the traffic/weather condition.
  • This tour is not accessible to wheelchair users and people with physical disabilities.

What you can expect

Your adventure commences with a scenic ride on the Maokong Gondola, designed for leisurely travel, boasts the lengthiest route, offering awe-inspiring aerial vistas of Southern Taipei. This picturesque ride offers stunning mountain scenery from a lofty vantage point, making it a favoured activity among foreign tourists exploring Taipei.

The Maokong Tea Fragrance Loop Trail comprises four short, paved paths. Along the trail, you’ll encounter beautiful natural features like potholes, waterfalls, and forests, all visible during the hike. The Maokong Zhangshu Trail is another beloved leisure trail among the locals, you’ll discover the terraced fields, ponds, tea gardens, and more, creating the sensation of stepping into an idyllic picture as you stroll through this scenic landscape.

The Taipei Tea Promotion Centre for Tieguanyin and Baozhong serves as a leisurely park dedicated to showcase the exceptional quality and authenticity of Taiwan’s Tieguanyin and Baozhong teas. Visitors can gain insights into the evolution of Taiwanese tea and ecological knowledge through the informational exhibits.

After a few hours of walking, you might find yourself hungry and craving some local foods. Beyond its scenic beauty, Maokong is a hotspot for tea tasting. Abound with teahouses, most of them offer freshly brewed teas and meals, allowing you to enjoy a delectable lunch in the delightful aroma of tea at your own expense.

Following lunch, your tour proceeds with a visit to Thousand Island Lake in Shiding, a rural area celebrated for its tea cultivation and stunning landscapes. The catchment area around the Feitsui Reservoir, nestled among hills, creates a distinctive scenery—a lake adorned with numerous islands.

The Bagua Tea Plantation also locates in this area. When viewed from the hilltop, the neatly planted rows of tea bushes resemble the symbols of Eight Trigrams, which inspired the plantation’s name.

After indulging in the natural tea aroma, your tea tour continues to uncover the intricacies of tea processing and its evolution. ThePinglin Tea Museum, houses a rich collection of traditional harvesting tool, etc., offering insights into the history and evolution of Taiwan’s tea industry.

While in Pinglin, you can’t miss the chance to savour authentic Taiwanese tea at a local tea shop. You will have the opportunity to sample various types of Taiwanese tea during your visit.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMaokong
    • Wenshan District
    • 116, Taipei, Taipei City, Taiwan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station (BL14 /O07), Exit 2
    • 67 Section 1, Xinsheng South Road
    • 106, Taipei City, Taipei City, Taiwan