Pinglin Tea Culture & Maokong Day Tour from Taipei

From USD 85

4.7

23 reviews

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Overview

Available languages

Vietnamese

Chinese (Taiwan)

Chinese

Japanese

English

Chinese (China)

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.

Additional Info

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.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

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

Options

Private Tour (EN, CN, VN)

Tour Type: Enjoy this day tour with your own private guide, and pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in downtown Taipei City.

Group Tour (EN, CN)

Tour Type: Enjoy a join-in tour and meet people of all ages from different countries. (fixed meeting point)

Operated by Edison Travel Service

Reviews

4.7

23 reviews

Teatime in Taipei
Sara H,
Feb 15, 2025
5.0
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.)
The tour itself and the places we seen was great.
mymah505,
Nov 17, 2024
4.0
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.
Great Family Fun learning about Tea! Kia is an awesome Guide!
Andrew G,
Nov 15, 2024
5.0
We had great family (family of size 6) fun exploring Pinglin and learning about Tea. Kia was an amazing guide, connecting with everyone in our group, and showing us around Pinglin and the wider area. We enjoyed learning about tea, drinking tea, while exploring the area with family photos and a great family experience!
Awesome day in Tea Country
Barbara C,
Nov 8, 2024
5.0
This was a beautiful day, admiring the mountains around Taipei and being able to see and learn about the terraces of tea fields. Views were amazing. And the Shenkeng old street was fun. Lots of walking and even an old style tea tasting. I really enjoyed this group tour.
Great tour. Recommended for all who drink tea.
Stephen L,
Oct 24, 2024
5.0
Really enjoyed the entire trip but especially the tea tasting at Pinglin. The tea master was so interesting and expert in tea and serving tea. We learned so much about Taiwanese tea. The tea museum was also very well presented and showed how tea and desert were presented during the various dynasties. We got to see the scenic towns outside of Taipei. Our guide, Chester, was very good. He was very patient with the 6 of us. Our driver was also very good, drove expertly and safely.