- Thousand-Island Lake - Meet your tour guide and driver at the hotel lobby, and then head off to Shiding District in New Taipei City. Just sit back and relax, enjoy the 90-min drive to the idyllic mountain town.
Your tour starts with a visit to the magnificent Thousand Island Lake, which shares the same name with the famous scenic spot in Hangzhou City, China. The lake is located in the south of Shiding, it was once an inhabited village before it was flooded to create the catchment area of Feitsui Reservoir. As the water rose, it submerged part of the mountains and resulted in a lake with countless islets scattered here and there. The stunning landscape resembles the Thousand Island Lake in China, hence the name.
- Professional licensed tour guide
- Taiwanese vermicelli DIY workshop
- Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning
- Delicious lunch featuring flowing noodles
- Included local general liabilities insurance
- Gratuities
- Beverage
On this one-day tour to Shiding, the birthplace of the champagne of Taiwanese teas—Oriental Beauty Oolong Tea, you will not only explore the origin of Taiwanese tea, but also discover the hidden gems of this forgotten mountain town such as Thousand Island Lake, Bagua Tea Plantation, the quaint Shiding Old Street, the Shiding Section of Tamsui-Kavalan Trails, and Shiding Wulu Fortune Temple.
In addition to Taiwanese tea, the local hand-made Taiwanese vermicelli is also something you should not miss when you are in Shiding. On this tour, you will not only taste the hand-made vermicelli, but also enjoy a hands-on activity making your own noodles, and experience the \
- Ensure you carry enough cash with you to cover your expenses for snacks, 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
