Thousand Island Lake and Pinglin Tea Plantation from Taipei

Overview

Available languages

Vietnamese

Chinese (Taiwan)

Chinese

English

Chinese (China)

5 hours

Mobile ticket

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.

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

Local tea tasting

Local General Liabilities Insurance

Professional licensed tour guide

Air-conditioned vehicle

Hotel pickup and drop-off (if private option selected)

Meals

Explore more, Bottle less, Save the planet!

Tipping is not required, but it's a wonderful way to show appreciation for your guide's service.

What To Expect

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.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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.

25 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Group Tour (EN, CN)

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

Private Tour (EN, CN, VN)

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

Reviews

4.63

161 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

125

Tea Plantation
W9214DZclairet,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Grace our tour guide was was wonderful and very knowledgeable. The tour itself was very enjoyable and we loved sampling the different types of tea. Would definitely recommend.
Pretty annoying.
971Vivienne,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Trip was cancelled by the provider due to weather. Really disappointed - especially since I’d had the Japanese Encephalitis vaccine specifically to protect myself on this particular day trip. Yes, tea. I had a vaccination 6 weeks ago so I would be protected on this excursion. And I’ve since been told that the bad weather didn’t happen.
Visit to tea producing areas
satok2025,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Walter, also known as Mr. Luo, was our guide. He was fluent in both English and Japanese and had extensive knowledge of tea. The group of 20 participants was divided into two smaller groups, with Walter leading the 10 of us. We traveled to the tea fields in two small vans. Despite the light rain in the mountains, we enjoyed touring the beautiful tea fields. Afterward, we learned how to brew and taste Taiwanese tea at the plantation. It was fascinating to see how it differs from Japanese tea. Additionally, we had the opportunity to purchase some tea souvenirs at a bargain price from the tea plantation. The tea snacks displayed at the tea museum were also intriguing.
Awesome experience
Stephen M,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Awesome experience. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and informative. The small group make it easy to make travel friends
Wouldn’t recommend
MarianneAlwaysWright,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
This was a six hour tour that dragged on for far too long. The minibus ride was uncomfortable and the driving didn’t feel safe. There was some nice views along the way but it was supposed to be a Tea Tour. The tea tasting was nice but we didn’t like the hard selling at the end of it. Half way through we just wanted to go home but we were miles from anywhere.
Great personal tea tour
Charles M,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Extremely informative tour guide gave us a personal tour of the tea plantations near Taiwan. We were very happy we booked the private tour.
Nice day out of the city with tea!
heidiaR7367AU,
Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
The tour group was just the right size with 4 people plus the tour leader and driver. The meet up location was easy to find, however, the team leader was not wearing an Edison vest so was a little worrying since there was another tour group at the same location. The information given in the ride to the river area and tea plantation was the same information available on placards at the tea museum. The tea tasting was interesting with the process being explained well. Overall, would recommend the tour if you want a half day tour not too far outside of the city.
It was an enjoyable trip....
CARLA S,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
It was an enjoyable trip. Our guide and driver took care of us. And the landscape was just beautiful.
A beautiful drive into...
Carolyn B,
Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A beautiful drive into the gorgeous countryside. Tea Tasting was the highlight and very educational. It was very beautiful and professionally organized.
Great little half day...
Emily J,
Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great little half day tour. Christina the tour guide is very friendly and knowledgeable about the tea plantations in the area. Took 1 year old on the tour and everyone was very accomodating. Recommend if you want a break from planning your own transport!