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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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. Afterwards, 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.
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Hotel pickup and drop-off ( in Taipei city only)
Tea tasting and an expert of tea ceremony
Admission ticket(s) for Maokong Gondola
Lunch
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Pick-up and drop-off from and to your accommodation in Taipei. Exact pick-up time and tour guide’s contact number will advised two days before tour departure.
Maokong mountain, Wenshan, Taiwan 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. 420 minutes
Maokong Gondola, Wenshan, Taiwan Enjoy a scenic ride over the mountains on the Maokong Gondola 20 minutes
Taipei Tea Promotion Center for Tieguanyin and Baozhong, Wenshan, Taiwan You will participate in two traditional Taiwanese tea ceremonies and learn about Taiwan's tea history, 30 minutes
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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
XianYiKevin_L
10 Apr 2023
The Maokong gondola ride and the tea experience to get an introduction to the various types of tea grown in Taiwan was great. The tea ceremony was a particular highlight given the intricate steps involved in making a cup of tea which I hadn’t appreciated before! Overall a great experience, many thanks to our driver as well as our guide Echo whom were both very friendly, hospitable and knowledgeable.
Robbie_R
27 Mar 2023
It was fun to explore the tea culture of Taiwan....Carol was a wonderful guide and a great companion to spend the afternoon with
Stefan_B
25 Nov 2022
David is a great guide, very informative and very knowledgable. He told us about the history of Taiwan and where you can still see some influence today.
I was picked up on time. The little group was taken to the gondola to enjoy the view. Well, it was raining and very cloudy so not much to see around. With a glass bottom we were able to look down.
Stopping at some tea plantations we could see the tea plants closer. David explained what part of it was used. At one stop when the clouds opened a bit we could see some rivers joining and the scenery was stunning.
Maybe the most interesting part was the tea ceremony with a tea master. She was explaning how to prepare the tea, smell it and what to consider for a good tea. After showing the group we were able to have a go. The tea master helped if necessary.
The traffic when coming back was like in many other cities. David eecommended me what else to do while staying in Taipei. And even dropped me off at a night market.
A full day about tea though the city tour part was a bit short.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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