Thousand Island Lake and Pinglin Tea Plantation from Taipei
Overview
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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)
Gratuities
Food and drink
Bottled water
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.
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.
Options
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.
Group Tour (EN, CN)
Tour Type: Enjoy a join-in tour and meet people of all ages from different countries. (fixed meeting point)
Reviews
152 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A beautiful drive into...
Carolyn B,
Sep 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00A 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
- Viator
5.00Great 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!
Tea basics
Paul M,
Aug 22, 2025
- Viator
4.00Nice way to spend some free time in Taipei. Good opportunity to see scenery and landscapes outside urban Taipei. Would've enjoyed seeing how tea is harvested, processed, made (surprised the museum didn't have a simple film showing this) rather than just verbal descriptions. The museum had interesting exhibits of old machines, samples of tea leaves, and lots of tea paraphernalia, but signage was predominantly in Chinese. Enjoyed the tea ceremony in Pingling. Recommended with qualifications. Don't expect a deep dive.
Excellent tour with...
matthewfaiella,
Aug 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent tour with amazing views, delicious tea, and lots of interesting information about Taipei’s tea industry.
The tour guide comes on...
Tiffany N,
Jun 19, 2025
- Viator
4.00The tour guide comes on time and is very informative. She also speaks good English. We did exactly what the itinerary showed. We have a mix of Western and Asian guests, and we got splitted up in the buses and during tea tasting accordingly. The tour guide mostly put herself with the Western group, which I understood that they need more of the translating service. I don't speak any Mandarin, as well as some Korean guests in my group, so most of the time we relied on the Mandarin speaking guest. The tour seemed to be a bit rushed. But otherwise, the destination is beautiful and good tea tasting experience.
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