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Pinglin Tea Culture & Maokong Day Tour from Taipei

Taipei, Taiwan, China
9 hours
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Date
Tuesday
May 6, 2025
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Time
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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)
Infant
Ages: 0-3 years old
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Child
Ages: 4-12 years old
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Adult
Ages: 13-64 years old
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What You Will Do

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.

What's Included?

  • Professional licensed tour guide
  • Maokong Gondola ride experience
  • Taiwanese local tea tasting
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if private option selected)
  • Local general liabilities insurance
  • Entrance ticket (Pinglin Tea Museum of New Taipei City)

What's Not Included?

  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drink

Cancellation Policy

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

Itinerary

Meeting Point

Group Tour: Exit 2, MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station (BL14 /O07). Please take the escalator to the ground level, your tour guide will be waiting for you near the exit with the tour operator's logo flag (EDISON TOURS). Private Tour: Complimentary Downtown Taipei City Hotel Pick-up

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Maokong mountain

30 minutes

After a 30-min drive, begin your exploration into the world of Taiwanese tea from Maokong. Located in southern part of Taipei City, Maokong is a popular destination for tea lovers, hikers, and those seeking panoramic views of the city. Once a major tea-producing area, Maokong is now known for its traditional teahouses, scenic hiking trails, and the captivating Maokong Gondola.

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Additional Information

This activity is operated by Edison Travel Service
  • 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.

Guide Options

  • Guide - Vietnamese
  • Guide - zh-TW
  • Guide - Mandarin
  • Guide - Japanese
  • Guide - English
  • Guide - zh-CN

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