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Pinglin Tea Culture & Maokong Day Tour from Taipei

4.8(43)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 43 reviews9 hFree cancellationBy Edison Travel Service
Pinglin Tea Culture & Maokong Day Tour from Taipei

About this activity

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
  • ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
  • ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off (if private option selected)
  • ✓Local general liabilities insurance
  • ✓Entrance ticket (Pinglin Tea Museum of New Taipei City)

Not included

  • ✕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.

Meeting and pickup

  • 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

Good to know

  • 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.

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