• Maokong Mountain - After a 30-minute drive, embark on a journey into the Taiwanese tea culture from Maokong.

Situated in the southern part of Taipei City, Maokong is a favored spot for tea enthusiasts, hikers, and those in search of breathtaking city views. Once a significant tea-producing region, Maokong is now celebrated for its traditional teahouses, scenic hiking paths, and the enchanting Maokong Gondola.

• Maokong Gondola - Begin your adventure with a scenic ride on the Maokong Gondola, designed for leisurely travel, featuring the longest route and offering breathtaking aerial views of Southern Taipei. This picturesque ride provides stunning mountain vistas from a high vantage point, making it a popular activity among international tourists visiting Taipei.
• Maokong Jhangshu Trail - The Maokong Tea Fragrance Loop Trail consists of four short, paved paths. Along the trail, you’ll encounter beautiful natural features like potholes, waterfalls, and forests, all visible during the hike. Known as the easiest hiking trail in Maokong, it’s suitable for individuals of all ages. The Maokong Zhangshu Trail is another beloved leisure trail among the locals, particularly during the blooming season of Lupinus. Along this trail, 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.
• Taipei Tea Promotion Center for Tieguanyin and Baozhong - The Taipei Tea Promotion Center for Tieguanyin and Baozhong serves as a leisurely park dedicated to showcasing the exceptional quality and authenticity of Taiwan’s Tieguanyin and Baozhong teas. By exploring the center, visitors can gain insights into the evolution of Taiwanese tea and ecological knowledge through the informational exhibits, tea panning machines, and more.
• Maokong - After a few hours of walking, you might find yourself hungry and craving some local foods. Maokong, a popular place for a nature getaway in suburban Taipei, nestled in the mountains, offers prime locations to enjoy stunning panoramic views of the Taipei Basin. 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.
• Shihding Ciandao Lake - Following lunch, after a 1-hour drive, your tea tour proceeds with a visit to Thousand Island Lake in Shiding District, New Taipei City. 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. Its resemblance to the Thousand Island Lake in China has bestowed upon it the same name.
• Bagua Tea Garden - The natural terrain and climate create an ideal environment for tea cultivation in the surrounding area of Feitsui Reservoir. 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.
• Pinglin Tea Museum of New Taipei City - After indulging in the natural tea aroma, your tea tour continues to uncover the intricacies of tea processing and its evolution. The Pinglin Tea Museum, a Hokkien-style Siheyuan architecture, embodying the traditional dwelling of Taiwan, inviting the visitors to delve into the world of Taiwanese tea. This museum houses a rich collection of traditional harvesting tools, tea sets, samples, and more, offering insights into the history and evolution of Taiwan’s tea industry. Additionally, the interactive equipment within the museum offers visitors an immersive, sensory-rich experience.
• Pinglin Old Street - While in Pinglin, you can’t miss the chance to savor authentic Taiwanese tea at a local tea shop. The tea sommelier will demonstrate the proper brewing techniques to bring out the flavors of the tea leaves, making your tea more aromatic and enhancing your tea tasting experience. Moreover, you will have the opportunity to sample various types of Taiwanese tea during your visit.
• Taipei 101 - On the way back to our meeting point, you can choose to be dropped off at Taipei 101.

• Professional licensed tour guide
• Maokong Gondola ride experience
• Taiwanese local tea tasting
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Hotel pickup and drop-off (if private option selected)
• Local general liabilities insurance
• Entrance ticket (Pinglin Tea Museum of New Taipei City)

• Bottled water
• Gratuities
• Food and drink

This tour to Maokong and Pinglin presents a unique opportunity to explore the intriguing world of Taiwanese tea culture from seed to cup.

Your tour begins with a scenic Maokong Gondola ride, offering stunning views of Southern Taipei from 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. Then continue your journey at Taipei Tea Promotion Center for Tieguanyin and Baozhong.

In the latter part, you’ll venture to the other two tea-originating locations, Shiding 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. As the tour approaches its end, you will have the opportunity to savor authentic Taiwanese tea at a local tea shop, concluding your tea tour with an additional depth of expertise.

• Ensure you carry enough cash with you to cover your expenses for meals, beverages, souvenirs, tips, etc. Convenience stores and most of the eateries in Taiwan don’t accept credit cards as a form of payment.
• Not recommended for travelers with physical disabilities.
• A small amount of walking is involved; comfortable shoes are recommended.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.