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Pinglin Tea Culture & Maokong Day Tour from Taipei
Taipei,
Taiwan, Province of China
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Overview
Duration
9h
Languages
Vietnamese, Chinese Traditional, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, English
Voucher type
E-Ticket
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.
What to remember
Important 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.
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)
What's not included
Bottled water. Gratuities. Food and drink
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Edison Travel Service
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