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5 hours
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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.
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.
Local tea tasting
Local General Liabilities Insurance
Professional licensed tour guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if private option selected)
Gratuities
Food and drink
Bottled water
Shihding Ciandao Lake
Your tour starts with a visit to Thousand Island Lake, which is located in the south of Shiding District, New Taipei City. The catchment area of Feitsui Reservoir surrounded by hills creates the unique scenery—a lake with thousands of islands, which shares the same name with the “Qiandao Lake” (literally thousand island lake) in China due to the resemblance between the two.
Bagua Tea Garden
The natural terrain and climate make the surrounding area of Feitsui Reservoir an ideal farmland for tea-growing, including Wenshan Baozhong tea and Dong Fang Mei Ren tea. Bagua Tea Plantation is located in this area, too. From the top of the hill, the neatly planted rows of tea look just like the symbols of Eight Trigrams, hence the name. You will make a stop here and enjoy the stunning views of the endless rows of tea plants amidst the rolling hills around you.
Tour Type: Enjoy this half-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)
145 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
AnnMing Y,
Jun 10, 2025
- Viator
We loved this tour!! If you are interested in tea and where the tea leaves come from, this is the tour to take. We learned a lot from the guide, the museum was small but mighty, and we especially loved the tea tasting at the end. It was nice to know what type of tea tasted like , before buying. We had our 10 year old with us and she said it was kid friendly! She especially liked the peanut tea candies.
Midori Y,
Jun 2, 2025
- Viator
I liked all places that we visited. But the time allocated to the tea museum was too short. I had to miss the basement exhibit entirely. I wish we had 20-30 minutes more there since this was my once-in-a-lifetime visit to Taiwan! Our guide was a very nice person and did her best on the job. Thank you! I highly recommend this tour.
Charles D,
May 2, 2025
- Viator
The view from the tea plantation was breathtaking. The tea at the tea shop was good, and the two brothers there were funny. I bought some tea to have on my travels and it is excellent.
Roshni W,
Apr 22, 2025
- Viator
This is a really nice tour for half a day . Not many people do this as tourists so it feels very special (literally we were the only group ) . The walk around tea gardens, and the views were stunning . The tea museum is also delightful ( also an escape from the rain ). The cute village near the tea ceremony with the children singing songs about glowworms and dancing in the rain was the most adorable thing I saw ( not included in the tour but very sweet to see local life) . The tea ceremony was good fun, the two brothers witty and sharp . My only niggle was that the guide wore a mask and so the whole tour on the bus was muffled and we couldn’t understand him. However I wasn’t too keen on information so just slept through it . All in all good experience .
Kevin L,
Apr 18, 2025
- Viator
We really enjoyed our tour with Walter. He had great commentary on the history of Taiwan and he made sure that we spent enough time at each stop. The highlight of our tour was the tea ceremony. We loved getting to try the different local teas. Would highly recommend this tour to other travelers.
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