Get a taste of Taiwan’s long and storied tea culture on our full-day scenic guided tour of two spectacular tea-growing areas just outside of Taipei City. First, we'll ascend via gondola into the lush Maokong hills where we'll visit tea farms and meet revered tea masters. After learning a bit about Taiwan's tea history, we'll attend the first of two tea ceremonies, sampling various types of locally grown organic teas. Particularly famous for Tieguanyin Oolong tea Afterward, we'll head further into the mountains to explore other tea farms, visiting the beautiful Thousand Island Lake before heading to a second traditional tea house for the afternoon ceremony. Our Tea Culture Tour is the ideal opportunity to unwind and familiarize yourself with Taiwan tea and tea culture. ★ Please note: The Maokong Gondola closes in inclement weather. In the event this happens, we'll substitute a scenic drive through the hills of Maokong for the gondola ride.

Cette visite à Maokong et Pinglin vous offre une occasion unique d'explorer le monde fascinant de la culture du thé taïwanais, de la graine à la tasse. Votre visite commence par une balade panoramique en gondole à Maokong, offrant une vue imprenable sur le sud de Taipei depuis les hauteurs. En descendant, vous vous promènerez tranquillement le long du sentier Maokong Tea Fragrance Loop Trail ou du sentier Maokong Zhangshu, chacun offrant des paysages pittoresques qui n'attendent que votre exploration. Continuez ensuite votre voyage au centre de promotion du thé de Taipei pour Tieguanyin et Baozhong. Dans la dernière partie, vous vous aventurerez vers les deux autres sites d'origine du thé, Shiding et Pinglin, savourant la beauté impressionnante du lac aux mille îles et la plantation de thé Bagua caractéristique. Ensuite, une visite au musée du thé de Pinglin dans la ville de New Taipei vous permettra d'approfondir vos connaissances sur le thé. À l'approche de la fin de la visite, vous aurez l'occasion de savourer un authentique thé taïwanais dans un salon de thé local, concluant votre visite du thé avec une expertise supplémentaire.

This private Maokong Gondola tour combines Taipei’s tea mountains with a unique Shiding handmade noodle DIY experience. Start with hotel pickup and travel to Shiding, where guests learn traditional Taiwanese noodle-making through hands-on activities such as noodle stretching, swinging, photo time, and packaging noodles to take home. After the DIY, stroll through quiet Shiding Old Street to see stone houses, riverside village scenery, tofu dessert shops, and local food stalls. Free time for lunch is included at your own expense. In the afternoon, visit the Taipei Tea Promotion Center in Maokong to learn about Tieguanyin tea, Baozhong tea, tea production, and local tea history. Enjoy a gentle walk along Zhangshu Trail, known for seasonal flowers and tea mountain views. End the day at a mountain-view tea house or café before taking a one-way Maokong Gondola ride down to Taipei Zoo Station, then transfer to your hotel, Taipei 101, or Raohe Street Night Market.

Retro Four Four South Village, enjoy panoramic views on the Maokong Gondola, walk the peaceful Camphor Trail.

Experience Taipei’s timeless elegance on a journey blending vintage glamour with serene mountains. Start by traveling back to the 1920s at Vancy Qipao, donning high-quality traditional dress to wander the nostalgic corridors of Dihua Street. Visit the legendary Xia-Hai City God Temple, Taiwan’s top spot for romance, to pray to the Matchmaker. Soak in the "frozen-in-time" charm of Showa Ice Cream and the historic Shin Horng Choon Tea Hong, where every detail tells a story of Taipei’s rich trading heritage. As evening nears, soar above the city on the Maokong Gondola, witnessing a breathtaking golden sunset before enjoying a traditional tea-tasting session overlooking lush peaks. This unforgettable day concludes with a seamless return to the neon-lit heart of Ximending, leaving you perfectly positioned to dive into Taipei’s vibrant nightlife, shopping, and world-class street food.

Experience Taipei’s timeless elegance on a journey blending vintage glamour with serene mountains. Start by traveling back to the 1920s at Vancy Qipao, donning high-quality traditional dress to wander the nostalgic corridors of Dihua Street. Visit the legendary Xia-Hai City God Temple, Taiwan’s top spot for romance, to pray to the Matchmaker. Soak in the "frozen-in-time" charm of Showa Ice Cream and the historic Shin Horng Choon Tea Hong, where every detail tells a story of Taipei’s rich trading heritage. As evening nears, soar above the city on the Maokong Gondola, witnessing a breathtaking golden sunset before enjoying a traditional tea-tasting session overlooking lush peaks. This unforgettable day concludes with a seamless return to the neon-lit heart of Ximending, leaving you perfectly positioned to dive into Taipei’s vibrant nightlife, shopping, and world-class street food.