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9 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Professional licensed tour guide
Maokong Gondola ride experience
Taiwanese local tea tasting
Air-conditioned vehicle
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
Tour Type: Enjoy this day tour with your own private guide, and pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in downtown Taipei City.
Tour Type: Enjoy a join-in tour and meet people of all ages from different countries. (fixed meeting point)
28 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Juan D,
Apr 19, 2025
- Viator
If your a tea lover you will definitely love this tour. We traveled with two toddlers 4 and 3. Make sure to bring snacks.
Leesa S,
Apr 7, 2025
- Viator
Christina was excellent and the private vehicle clean. The guide was attentive and punctual. She took me to scenic spots where beautiful pics could be taken
Carrie G,
Feb 26, 2025
- Viator
The pick up location was easy to find. The tour guide, Kia was great. Enjoyed this tour immensely. Don't forget your motion sickness meds as the roads going up mountain are windy.
Sara H,
Feb 15, 2025
- Viator
All day tour. We got about an hour outside of Taipei city, then worked our way back in to the city. The tea tasting with a tea master was great. It’s a great tour if you’ve already covered the downtown Taipei stuff (Taipei 101, Chiang Kei shek memorial, etc.)
mymah505,
Nov 17, 2024
- Viator
The tour guide was good. I think the tour would be even better if each person had an electronic audio box (whisper). This way each person could hear the guide as they are walking and not having to be right up close so you don’t miss anything. The meeting point instructions were confusing as well. We were told to meet at the MRT station, take the escalator downstairs and meet the representative. We did and waited 5 mins past the meeting time, until we realized that the representative was upstairs and did not meet us at the appointed place. Luckily they contacted us and waited.
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