Pinglin Tea Culture and Maokong Full-Day Tour from Taipei

Highlight

• Learn the history behind famous teas like Tieguanyin and Wenshan Baozhong.
• Witness picturesque views of southern Taipei as you ride the Maokong Gondola.
• Savour authentic Taiwanese tea during a tasting session at a local shop in Pinglin.

Additional Info

Confirmation:

• You will receive a confirmation email and voucher after you place your order. We will send the voucher by email in less than 24 working hours
• If you do not receive email from us, please check your Spam folder or let us know by email

Inclusive:

• Admission
• Insurance
• Cable Car
• English and Mandarin-speaking bilingual guide
• Tea tasting experience
• Shared transfers to and from the meeting point

Not Inclusive:

• Transfer Service from your Hotel
• Personal Expenses

Additional Information:

• If you are bringing children under 2 years, please coordinate their participation and any related fees directly with the tour operator after booking confirmation.
• Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
• Japanese commentary is available on Wednesdays.
• This tour is not recommended for wheelchair users and individuals with physical disabilities.

Itinerary

• 8:30 AM
  Make your own way to the meeting point at Exit 2 of Zhongxiao Xinsheng MRT Station.
  Start of tour.
• 9:00-9:30 AM
  Ride the Maokong Gondola.
  Witness aerial views of southern Taipei.
• 9:30-10:30 AM
  Stroll along the Maokong Tea Fragrance Loop Trail or Maokong Zhangshu Trail.
• 10:30-11:00 AM
  Learn about the evolution of tea at the Taipei Tea Promotion Center for Tieguanyin and Baozhong.
• 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
  Visit Maokong for panoramic views of the Taipei Basin.
  Enjoy lunch at your own expense.
• 1:10-1:50 PM
  Explore the Thousand Island Lake.
• 2:00-2:30 PM
  Visit the Bagua Tea Plantation.
• 3:00-3:50 PM
  Learn the intricacies of tea processing at the Pinglin Tea Museum of New Taipei City.
• 4:00-4:50 PM
  Indulge in a tea-tasting session at a local tea shop.
• 4:50 PM
  Travel back to Taipei.
• 6:00 PM
  End of tour with drop-off at Xinyi Shopping District (Taipei 101) or Zhongxiao Xinsheng MRT Station.

Note: The itinerary is subject to change due to weather or traffic conditions.

How To Use

• You can present either a printed or an electronic voucher to our staff on site

How to get there:

• Meeting point : Zhongxiao Xinsheng MRT Station, Exit 2

Operational Hours:

• Meeting time : 8:30 AM
  Make your own way to the meeting point at Exit 2 of Zhongxiao Xinsheng MRT Station.

Description

This full-day tour to Maokong and Pinglin from Taipei is a unique opportunity to gain insight into Taiwanese tea culture from seed to cup. Hike the Maokong Tea Fragrance Loop Trail, then learn about the evolution of Taiwanese tea at the Taipei Tea Promotion Center for Tieguanyin and Baozhong. Complete the experience with a visit to the Bagua Tea Plantation and indulge in a local tea tasting in Pinglin.

Cancel Info

• Cancellation of at least 48 hrs before arrival: 100% refund

   

• Extra cancellation or refund fees may apply. Any cancellations falling outside of the above policy are strictly non-refundable

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