Taiwan · TAIWANESE TEA TASTING TOURS
Pinglin grows the island’s Baozhong on slopes an hour from Taipei, and Maokong sits at the top of a gondola. These 8 days out are priced by what you taste, with transport notes for the ones that run late.
Spend five hours outside Taipei visiting Shiding’s Thousand Island Lake, Bagua Tea Garden, Pinglin Tea Museum, and a local tea shop. Your guide explains Taiwanese tea, brewing, and rural life before a tasting of local teas. Small-group and private options are available.
“A real calm and relaxing day, the views were perfect and our guide Dave was lovely.”
Travel from Taipei into Shiding and Pinglin with a guide such as Molly, Christina, James, or Cathy. See Feitsui Reservoir, Bagua Tea Garden, the Pinglin Tea Museum, and taste local teas with a tea master. Expect a small group, mountain roads, and some walking.
“A beautiful drive into the gorgeous countryside. Tea Tasting was the highlight and very educational. It was very beautiful and professionally organized.”
Spend nine hours exploring Taipei’s tea country by gondola, air-conditioned vehicle, and short walks. Visit Maokong, Thousand Island Lake, and Pinglin Tea Museum, then learn Taiwanese tea brewing from a local sommelier. Guides such as Tony, Kevin, Chiara, and Jimmy are praised for warm, engaging explanations.
“We did the “Pinglin Tea Culture and Maokong Guided Day Tour” and had a wonderful experience! Our guide Jimmy was incredibly kind, friendly, and attentive throughout the day. The tour itself was very relaxing — we learned a lot about Taiwan’s tea culture and enjoyed stunning views along the way. Everything felt unhurried and peaceful, which made it perfect for a calm day out. We booked a private tour since no group option was available on our preferred date. While the private version is a bit pricey, I would say it’s worth it for a special occasion — but if you can, joining a group would also be a great…”
Spend about nine hours exploring Maokong, Shiding, and Pinglin with a guide such as Tony, Chiara, Kia, or Jackie. Ride the Maokong Gondola, walk tea trails, visit the Pinglin Tea Museum, sample Taiwanese tea, and see mountain views beyond central Taipei.
“Tony did an excellent job guided us through the history of the Tea as well as the tea fields themselves.”
Use one pass for unlimited Maokong Gondola rides on the day of operation. The 30-minute ride reaches tea country and mountain viewpoints above Taipei, with time for walks, teahouses, sunset photos, and repeat trips in regular or Crystal Cabins.
Spend about eight hours with a Chinese or English-speaking driver-guide, traveling by private air-conditioned vehicle from Taipei to Maokong and Shenkeng. Ride the Maokong Gondola, taste Tieguanyin and Baozhong tea, visit Zhinan Temple, and explore Tofu Street at your own pace.
“Our tour guide Kuan catered to our needs and gave us plenty of time to enjoy the places we visited. Maybe stinky tofu is not my thing but good to try.”
Meet your English-speaking guide outside Lanzhou Market for a full Taiwanese breakfast, more than 10 food tastings, a market walk, and tea in Dadaocheng. Guide Leo has led this experience with clear cultural and historical explanations. Finish near Dihua Street after tasting oolong and cold brew red tea.
“Really enjoyed this breakfast food tour. Our guide, Leo, was very informative and made this a perfect combination of food and culture and history.”
Spend about 2.5 hours at CookInn Taiwan’s Zhongshan classroom making pineapple cakes and mung bean cakes, with scallion nougat crackers, tea, recipes, and a special souvenir box included. A patient instructor guides each step, and the class ends with a traditional Taiwanese oolong tea service.
“The class was so well done, the instructor was patient and gave clear instructions. Our final scallion crackers and pineapple cakes were beautifully packaged for us to take home along with our lovely recipes. One of the best “treat yoself” experiences I have had!”
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