Get a taste of Taiwan’s ancient tea culture on our full-day, guided tour of two tea growing areas off the beaten path yet just outside of Taipei. First, we’ll ascend into the lush Maokong hills via gondola and arrive at the tea farms where your guide will introduce you to revered tea masters. After learning a bit about Taiwan’s tea history from both the masters and your knowledgeable guide, 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 plantations, visiting the beautiful Thousand Island Lake before heading to a second traditional tea house for the afternoon ceremony. Our Tea Culture Tour is a rare opportunity to unwind and familiarize yourself with some of the best teas in the world. 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.
09:30 Pick up from your accommodation
10:00 Scenic ride on the Maokong Gondola 10:30 Explore the background of Taiwanese Tea
11:00 Lunch time (at guest’s expense) 13:30 Thousand Island Lake 14:30 Take a walk through the tea fields 15:30 Tea tasting and ceremony at traditional tea house 17:30 Drop off at your accommodationInclusions
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Cancellation Policy
Tour requires a minimum of 2 guests. We will do our best to accommodate individual travellers by placing them on tours with other guests. In the event an individual traveller cannot be so accommodated, guests will be offered an alternative tour of equal value or a full refund. Cancellations are permitted up until 48 hours before departure with a full refund. Cancellations made 48-24 hours before departure will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure are non-refundable.
