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Pinglin Tea Culture & Maokong Day Tour from Taipei Day Tours

from $81.86

  • Transport varies by option
  • Meals not included
  • Guide included
  • Entry fees included

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What to expect

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.

Inclusions vary by option — check the details on your selected option for exactly what's covered.

What's included

  • Professional licensed tour guide
  • Maokong Gondola ride experience
  • Taiwanese local tea tasting
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance ticket to Pinglin Tea Museum of New Taipei City
  • Local general liabilities insurance
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Not included

  • Meals
  • Tipping

Things to note

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult's lapSuitable for all physical fitness levelsEnsure you carry enough cash with you to cover your expenses for meals, beverages, souvenirs, tips, etc
  • comfortable shoes are recommended.
  • 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

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