9 hours
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Overview
Enjoy a full-day tour steeped in Taiwanese history, including tea tasting and sightseeing around Taipei. After hotel pickup by minivan, it's time to head to the mountains for a ride on the Maokong Gondola. Stop by the Tea Museum to Gain a deeper understanding of authentic Taiwanese tea. Enjoy sweeping views at Maokong and your guide can recommend specialty Taiwanese dishes cooked with Taiwanese tea.
Next, at Bagua Tea Plantation. You’ll make a photo stop along the way above Thousand Island Lake (Qiandao Lake), nestled in a fertile valley in the upper reaches of the Jade reservoir. On arrival at the largest tea plantation in northern Taiwan and perhaps the country’s most photographed, amid a setting of forested hills.
Re-board your transport vehicle for the drive to your final destination: Shihting Old Street . You’ll participate in a traditional Taiwanese tea ceremony with a tea expert. Enjoy a cup of Taiwanese tea in the cozy atmosphere of an old tea house and learn how to steep the perfect pot of tea.
This Tea Culture Tour is the ideal opportunity to unwind and familiarize yourself with Taiwanese tea. At the end of the tour, you’re returned to your Taipei hotel.
Operated by
MyTaiwanTour
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Bucket List Tea Tasting
Cassandra_M, Sept 2024
This tour was worth every penny. Jeff was amazing guide who was both friendly and very professional. The highlight was the tea ceremony and hearing of the traditions of the ceremony. I would highly recommend the tour and would do it again if I return to Taiwan.
Lovely experience, highly reccomend
lisadN717RJ, May 2024
This tour was absolutely lovely, a highlight of our trip to Taipei. Melody is a wonderful guide - friendly and knowledgeable, and her English is excellent. (When my husband accidentally left his hat in the van, she went the extra mile to return it for us, along with a food guide for a night market as a bonus.) The Gondola ride was relaxing and beautiful. We then visited the Tea Promotion center for a tea tasting and some exhibits about tea making. There was a stop for lunch in a restaurant with striking views. The food was tea-inspired and was very good (cost of lunch is not included.) Next we drove through some dramatic and beautiful landscapes, viewed tea plantations up close, and stopped for ice cream. Finally, we enjoyed a lovely tea ceremony. The woman who led the ceremony taught us how it is done. We felt as though we were guests at her home. I highly recommend this tour!
Best Day Ever!
cindytuisku, Nov 2023
This tour was one of the best days ever!!!! I came to Taiwan to learn about tea and this was an exceptional opportunity. It was well balanced with scenery, tea lessons, food, and visiting a tea plantation. I could not have asked for more! This was my first day in Taiwan, getting my trip off to an amazing start. The guide even helped me with some things I was concerned about later in my trip. I cannot recommend this trip highly enough!
Yay! Super!
D8716FQstellam, Jun 2023
Jaron was super nice and fun! Bought group tour but we were the only ones - private tour! Went extra places not included. Make sure to go when gondola is operating (maintenance in June). Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thank you for sharing your experience with MyTaiwanTour. We are delighted to hear that Jaron provided you with an enjoyable experience. There is so much more to explore in Taiwan, and we are excitedly looking forward to bringing you on more memorable adventures in the future.
Itinerary
Maokong mountain
Our knowledge guide will take you to visit two tea growing areas off the beaten path yet just outside of Taipei. You will gain a deeper understanding of authentic Taiwanese tea.
7 hoursAdmission IncludedMaokong Gondola
Enjoy a scenic ride over the mountains on the Maokong Gondola
20 minutesAdmission IncludedTaipei Tea Promotion Center for Tieguanyin and Baozhong
You will participate in two traditional Taiwanese tea ceremonies and learn about Taiwan's tea history,
30 minutesAdmission Included
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off ( in Taipei city only)
- Tea tasting and an expert of tea ceremony
- Admission ticket(s) for Maokong Gondola
Exclusions
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Maokong Gondola might be close due to weather condition
- Exact pick-up time and tour guide’s contact number will advised two days before tour departure
- Tour requires a minimum of 6 guests. We will do our best to accommodate individual travelers by placing them on tours with other guests. In the event an individual traveler cannot be so accommodated, guests will be offered an alternative tour of equal value or full refund.
- In the event of inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, MyTaiwanTour reserves the right to alter tour itinerary.
- There will be a 100% charge for no-shows that is defined as arriving 15 minutes late.
Guide Languages
English
Japanese
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.