Pinglin Tea Culture & Maokong: Guided Day Tour from Taipei + Gondola Ride

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Operator: Edison Travel Service Co. Ltd.

Starting Time8:30 AM

Duration8 h 30 min

Arrive before10 min

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About

The exotic allure of Taiwan’s renowned teas, like Tieguanyin, Wenshan Baozhong, and Oriental Beauty, calls tea lovers worldwide to go on an aromatic adventure. This guided tour to Maokong and Pinglin is the ideal escapade for both seasoned tea connoisseurs and fervent tea enthusiasts.

The trip presents a unique opportunity to engage in the intriguing Taiwanese tea culture, tracing its cycle from seed to cup. The tour starts with a fascinating Maokong Gondola ride, offering beautiful views of Southern Taipei from a high perspective.

Upon landing, a leisurely stroll awaits along either the Maokong Tea Fragrance Loop Trail or the Maokong Zhangshu Trail. Each path unfolds scenic landscapes, begging to be explored. The expedition continues at the Taipei Tea Promotion Center for Tieguanyin and Baozhong, where the displays reveal the magical world of Taiwanese tea.

What's Included

Guided Day Tour from Taipei
Professional licensed tour guide (Mandarin/English)
Maokong Gondola Ride Experience
Local transfer by air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance ticket to Pinglin Tea Museum of New Taipei City
Local general liabilities insurance

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Food and beverage

Must Know

Each guest is permitted to bring one piece of carry-on luggage
The sequence and time of stay at tour stops may be adjusted according to the traffic/weather conditions

Good to Know

The tour will be conducted in Mandarin, English, and Japanese (Japanese commentary will only be available on Tuesdays and Saturdays starting on April 1, 2024)
Vehicle type: 20-seater minibus or 9-seater minivan (according to the number of participants)
Make sure you have enough cash to cover your costs for food, drinks, souvenirs, tips, etc. Convenience stores and most of the eateries in Taiwan don’t accept credit cards as a form of payment

Itinerary:

08:30: Meet your tour guide at MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station (BL14 /O07), Exit 2
09:00-10:00: Local tea shop and tea factory in Pinglin District
10:30-11:40: Thousand Island Lake and Bagua Tea Plantation in Shiding District
12:40-14:30: Shenkeng Old Street (lunch on own arrangement)
15:00-16:00: Elephant Mountain hiking trail
16:30: At the end of the tour, you may choose to leave at Xinyi Shopping District (Taipei 101) or MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station

Instructions

Before you buy

This tour is not recommended for wheelchair users and people with physical disabilities
Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult

On-site usage

Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes earlier than the pick-up time
Show your smartphone ticket to your guide at the pick-up point
Pick-up point: MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station (BL14 /O07), Exit 2
Drop-off point: MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station (BL14 /O07) or Xinyi Shopping District (Taipei 101)