Pinglin Tea Culture and Maokong - Full-day Tour - Taipei

Tour Highlights

• Explore Taipei's three primary tea-growing regions in just one day
• Embark on a scenic adventure on the Maokong Gondola to admire the panoramic vistas of Southern Taipei from above
• Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Thousand Island Lake's awe-inspiring landscapes
• Delve into the rich culture and evolution of Taiwanese tea at the Pinglin Tea Museum
• Discover the art of brewing and savoring Taiwanese tea with the expert guidance of a skilled tea sommelier

Taiwanhas gained global recognition for its exceptional teas like Tieguanyin, Wenshan Baozhong, Oriental Beauty, and more. This beckons tea lovers worldwide to embark on a fragrant journey in the country. For both seasoned tea connoisseurs and those passionate about tea, this guided tour to Maokong and Pinglinpresents a unique opportunity to explore the intriguing world of Taiwanese tea culture from seed to cup.

Your journey begins with a scenic Maokong Gondola ride, offering captivating views of Southern Taipeifrom high above. Upon descending, you'll leisurely stroll along either the Maokong Tea Fragrance Loop Trail or Maokong Zhangshu Trail, each offers picturesque landscapes awaiting your exploration. Continue your journey through Taiwanese tea at the Taipei Tea Promotion Center for Tieguanyin and Baozhong. Here, the informative displays unveil the enchanting world of Taiwanese tea.

In the latter part of your day tour, you'll venture to the other two tea-originating locations, Shenkeng and Pinglin, relishing the awe-inspiring beauty of Thousand Island Lake and the distinctive Bagua Tea Plantation. Afterward, a visit to the Pinglin Tea Museum in New Taipei City will enhance your tea knowledge with its extensive collection of traditional harvesting tools and interactive equipment. As the tour approaches its end, you will have the opportunity to savor authentic Taiwanese tea at a local tea shop and learn the intricate art of brewing it, concluding your tea tour with an additional depth of expertise.

Points of Interest

▪ Maokong Gondola

▪ Maokong Tea Fragrance Loop Trail or Maokong Zhangshu Trail

▪ Taipei Tea Promotion Center for Tieguanyin and Baozhong

▪ Maokong

▪ Thousand Island Lake

▪ Bagua Tea Plantation

▪ Pinglin Tea Museum of New Taipei City

▪ Local Tea Shop

Itinerary

• 08:30 - Meet your tour guide at MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station (BL14 /O07), Exit 2
• 09:00-09:30 - Maokong Gondola
• 09:30-10:30 - Maokong Tea Fragrance Loop Trail or Maokong Zhangshu Trail
• 10:30-11:00 - Taipei Tea Promotion Center for Tieguanyin and Baozhong
• 11:00-12:00 - Maokong
• 13:10-13:50 - Thousand Island Lake
• 14:00-14:30 - Bagua Tea Plantation
• 15:00-15:30 - Pinglin Tea Museum of New Taipei City
• 16:00-16:50 - Local Tea Shop
• 17:50 - Drop off at Xinyi Shopping District (Taipei 101)
• 18:00 - Drop off at MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station (BL14 /O07)