Thousand Island Lake and Pinglin Tea Plantation from Taipei

Thousand Island Lake and Pinglin Tea Plantation from Taipei

Welcome to the birthplace of the most beloved beverage in the world—bubble tea! Whether you are a seasoned tea connoisseur, or simply love to drink tea, through this guided tour to Pinglin Tea Plantation and Thousand Island Lake, you will get glimpses of the tea culture in Taiwan, and learn about the development of Taiwanese tea.

Pinglin District in New Taipei City is the home to Wenshan Baozhong tea, where you will visit the tea museum to explore the world of Taiwanese tea, and taste the aromatic Taiwanese tea at a tea shop. Not only that, on this tour you will pay a visit to Thousand Island Lake and Bagua Tea Plantation for a rendezvous with nature, immersing yourself in the verdant landscapes and the dreamy lake.

Take an afternoon out of your busy schedule and unwind! Enjoy a half-day tour to Pinglin and Thousand Island Lake from Taipei.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Shihding Ciandao Lake, Shiding Dist., Shiding, New Taipei Taiwan

Your tour starts with a visit to Thousand Island Lake, which is located in the south of Shiding District, New Taipei City.

The catchment area of Feitsui Reservoir surrounded by hills creates the unique scenery—a lake with thousands of islands, which shares the same name with the “Qiandao Lake” (literally thousand island lake) in China due to the resemblance between the two.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Bagua Tea Garden, Shiding Dist., Shiding, New Taipei Taiwan

The natural terrain and climate make the surrounding area of Feitsui Reservoir an ideal farmland for tea-growing, including Wenshan Baozhong tea and Dong Fang Mei Ren tea. Bagua Tea Plantation is located in this area, too. From the top of the hill, the neatly planted rows of tea look just like the symbols of Eight Trigrams, hence the name.

You will make a stop here and enjoy the stunning views of the endless rows of tea plants amidst the rolling hills around you.


Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Pinglin Tea Museum of New Taipei City, No.19-1, Shueisongcikeng, Pinglin Dist, Pinglin, New Taipei 23241 Taiwan

Your tour continues with a visit to Pinglin Tea Museum, a Hokkien-style Siheyuan (quadrangle courtyard house) type of building that characterizes the traditional dwelling of Taiwan.

The museum has an abundant collection of traditional harvesting tools and equipment, tea sets, tea samples and many more that you will learn about the history and development of Taiwan’s tea industry. Additionally, the AR contents offer immersive experiences that you can interact with the exhibits, and have a better understanding of the world of Taiwanese tea.

Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Pinglin Old Street, pinlin St., Pinglin Dist., Pinglin, New Taipei Taiwan

Since you are in Pinglin, of course you will not miss out on the opportunity to taste the authentic Taiwanese tea at a local tea shop.

The tea shop owner will give an introduction to Taiwanese tea, and show you how to properly brew the tea to bring out the flavors of the tea leaves. You will also have an opportunity to taste different tea samples.

Duration: 30 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Each guest is allowed to bring one piece of carry-on baggage."
"If the group size is less than 7 people, your tour guide might also serve as the driver (driver-guide)."
"Ensure you carry enough cash with you to cover your expenses for meals, beverages, souvenirs, tips, etc. Convenience stores and most of the eateries in Taiwan don't accept credit cards as a form of payment."
"Not recommended for travelers with physical disabilities."
"A small amount of walking is involved; comfortable shoes are recommended."
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 15 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability"



Duration: 5 Hours
Start location: Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan 100
Traveler pickup is offered
When choosing the Private Tour option, you will be provided with a complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off service.

For those opting for the Group Tour option, please meet your tour guide at the specified meeting point.

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

  • Professional licensed tour guide (Mandarin / English / Japanese)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Local tea tasting
  • Local General Liabilities Insurance
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if private option selected)
  • Entry/Admission - Pinglin Tea Museum of New Taipei City

Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Food and drink

Facilities


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