Discover Taiwan’s tea culture with a guided tour to Pinglin Tea Plantation and Thousand Island Lake. Taste aromatic teas and enjoy stunning landscapes.
- Shihding Ciandao Lake - Your tour begins with a visit to Thousand Island Lake, situated in the southern part of Shiding District, New Taipei City.
The Feitsui Reservoir’s catchment area, surrounded by hills, creates a distinctive landscape—a lake dotted with numerous islands, reminiscent of China’s “Qiandao Lake” (which also means thousand island lake).
- Bagua Tea Garden - The natural terrain and climate around Feitsui Reservoir make it an ideal region for tea cultivation, including Wenshan Baozhong tea and Dong Fang Mei Ren tea. Bagua Tea Plantation is also located here. From the hilltop, the meticulously planted tea rows resemble the symbols of the Eight Trigrams, giving the garden its name.
You’ll stop here to take in the breathtaking views of the endless tea rows amidst the rolling hills.
- Pinglin Tea Museum of New Taipei City - The tour continues with a visit to Pinglin Tea Museum, a Hokkien-style Siheyuan (quadrangle courtyard house) that exemplifies traditional Taiwanese architecture.
The museum boasts a rich collection of traditional harvesting tools, tea sets, tea samples, and more, offering insights into the history and evolution of Taiwan’s tea industry. Additionally, AR content provides immersive experiences, allowing you to interact with the exhibits and gain a deeper understanding of Taiwanese tea.
- Pinglin Old Street - While in Pinglin, you won’t want to miss the chance to taste authentic Taiwanese tea at a local tea shop.
The tea shop owner will introduce you to Taiwanese tea and demonstrate the proper brewing techniques to enhance the tea leaves’ flavors. You’ll also have the opportunity to sample various teas.
- Local tea tasting
- Professional licensed tour guide (Mandarin / English / Japanese)
- Local General Liabilities Insurance
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if private option selected)
- Gratuities
- Food and drink
Welcome to the birthplace of the most beloved beverage in the world—bubble tea! Whether you are a seasoned tea connoisseur, or simply love to drink tea, through this guided tour to Pinglin Tea Plantation and Thousand Island Lake, you will get glimpses of the tea culture in Taiwan, and learn about the development of Taiwanese tea.
Pinglin District in New Taipei City is the home to Wenshan Baozhong tea, where you will visit the tea museum to explore the world of Taiwanese tea, and taste the aromatic Taiwanese tea at a tea shop. Not only that, on this tour you will pay a visit to Thousand Island Lake and Bagua Tea Plantation for a rendezvous with nature, immersing yourself in the verdant landscapes and the dreamy lake.
Take an afternoon out of your busy schedule and unwind! Enjoy a half-day tour to Pinglin and Thousand Island Lake from Taipei.
- Each guest is allowed to bring one piece of carry-on baggage.
- If the group size is less than 7 people, your tour guide might also serve as the driver (driver-guide).
- 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.
