Taiwan · TAIWANESE TEA TOURS
Taiwan’s oolongs grow an hour from the capital on ridges that sit in cloud most mornings. These 9 tea days cover the plantations at Pinglin and the teahouses above Maokong, with prices, tasting formats and how much of the day is driving.
Half-day escape from Taipei to Thousand Island Lake and Pinglin tea farms, with tea tasting and a guided tea ceremony.
“Sharon was an excellent tour guide and so attentive, she takes some amazing photographs. It was a small group of four of us which made the tour feel very personal, leart so much about how tea is produced and the tea tasting ceremony was a very memorable experience.”
Half-day tour from Taipei to Thousand Island Lake and Pinglin tea country, with Bagua Garden, Pinglin Tea Museum, and a tea tasting.
“We really enjoyed our tour with Walter. He had great commentary on the history of Taiwan and he made sure that we spent enough time at each stop. The highlight of our tour was the tea ceremony. We loved getting to try the different local teas. Would highly recommend this tour to other travelers.”
A 9-hour tea day trip from Taipei with Maokong gondola rides, tea trails, Tieguanyin and Baozhong tasting, Thousand Island Lake, and Pinglin tea museum.
“Gordon was excellent. He had great knowledge and lots of facts to share.”
Tea tastings in Pinglin, gondola views in Maokong, Thousand Island Lake in Shiding, plus an Elephant Mountain hike above Taipei.
“Tony was a great guide. He is very knowledgeable about teas and about Taiwan. If you like tea, this tour is for you.”
One-day Maokong cable car pass with unlimited rides, 360-degree Taipei views, tea plantations, teahouses, and a sunset sky show for about $12.
Private Maokong tea and gondola views plus Shenkeng stinky tofu, with hotel pickup, English support, and time to explore on your own.
“It was a terrific tour that exceeded my expectations. My family and I enjoyed the tour and learned a lot. It was such a fun day! And I can’t say enough about how great Tony, our tour guide was. He was friendly, informative, and you could tell he Read more”
A 2-hour Taipei morning market crawl and tea tasting with 10+ Taiwanese breakfast bites, filling tastings, and a local-style guide.
“Really enjoyed this breakfast food tour. Our guide, Leo, was very informative and made this a perfect combination of food and culture and history.”
Private half-day tour from Taipei to Thousand Island Lake and tea country, with Bagua tea fields, Pinglin Tea Museum, and tea tasting.
“Really enjoyed the tea tasting and seeing how the leaves were processed. I appreciated the spectacular views of the mountains. The tea museum was very informative, although more English translation would have been useful. Alex, our guide, was very knowledgeable.”
Taipei baking class where you make pineapple and mung bean pastries, scallion nougat crackers, enjoy oolong tea, and take home goodies.
“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!”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
