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.
Posted By : wen_J
The tour was great. Our guide Jackie spoke fluent English and our favorite is the tea tasting. One advice, if you want to buy great tea, bring cash. They do not accept credit card due to the small scale of the tea shops. Hiking to the top of Elephant mountain was awesome. Great opportunity to get some exercise while getting a panoramic view of the city
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Posted On : 2024-01-08 00:35:58 
Posted By : Diana_F
This is a 3 part tour with a mix of experiences. We did not venture far from Taipei. But the scenery was so different. The tea plantation was picturesque and so quiet. Able to take some amazing pictures. Then we headed off to a tea shop to try 3 different variety of teas served the traditional way. The owner was very knowledgeable and engaging. No pressure to buy and answered lots of questions. Finally the hike up the elephant mountains was short but challenging. You an do more if time allows. A great view of Taipei at the top.
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Posted On : 2023-12-27 20:32:56
Posted By : hannahj848
Fantastic tour! Signed up as a solo traveler thinking I'd join a group but I was the only one, so it was a private tour! Paul was an excellent guide through and through. Caring, knowledgeable, and funny. Because I was the only one, we were able to do things at my pace. Paul was great at translating at the tea house. Also appreciated our driver; the van was comfortable and I felt safe during the very windy roads.
The landscapes are beautiful. Elephant Mountain was strenuous but worth it. If you're not sure about the climb, then definitely sign up for the half day tea experience through the same company, just without the hike.
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Posted On : 2023-08-25 09:05:00 
Posted By : Traveler64045180409
Fantastic experience really great host who explained everything. He was super interesting I will 100 percent request him again. The tour it's self was fantastic I did not realise how beautiful Taiwan is
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Posted On : 2023-07-10 14:42:16
Posted By : Discover53688836761
Wow! What an amazing experience. Our tour guy, Joseph was very kind, professional, and knowledgeable, especially how he explained the way how the tea is processed and the origin of the tea. We definitely recommend this tour!
We had a great time.
Thanks!
The Chao family
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Posted On : 2023-06-20 03:48:06
Posted By : Jason W
Highly recommend this tour! The scenery was gorgeous, the guides are so nice and welcoming and our entire group had a great time! Accommodations were made for varying levels of physical fitness during the more difficult hiking parts. This tour was a good way to leave Taipei proper to see the surrounding area.
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Posted On : 2023-06-13 03:50:57
Posted By : monicapE8033YC
My trip to Shiding, Pinglin and Shenken Old Street was a wonderful experience. My tour guide, Mr. Joseph, was very attentive and caring. He made sure I could see and learn about everything that was of interest to me. He also facilitated my discussions with some very interesting and kind people, discussion about tea, about tea ceramics, incence and woodwork. This day trip was a great way to start my vacation in Taiwan! Thank you very much, Mr. Joseph, and to your colleagues from Edison Tours, for making sure everything went so well!❤️
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Posted On : 2023-05-18 19:58:31
