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Pinglin Tea Culture & Elephant Mountain Day Tour from Taipei
Taipei,
Taiwan
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Overview
Duration
9h
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
Hit pause on the city life for a day and immerse yourself in rural Taipei on this one-day tour to Pinglin, Shiding and Shenkeng District.
Pinglin District is well-known for the cultivation of Wenshan Baozhong tea, where you will learn about Taiwanese tea culture and taste the aromatic Taiwanese tea by visiting a tea shop and a tea factory. Shiding District is endowed with breathtaking natural scenery. The stunning Thousand Island Lake and the endless rows of tea plants create picturesque views before your eyes. Shenkeng District is widely-known for the famous tofu street—Shenkeng Old Street, where a variety of stinky tofu dishes can be found and worth giving them a try.
Additionally, you will take a hike along Elephant Mountain Hiking Trail before the end of your tour. The fantastic aerial view of Taipei will blow your mind when you reach the top.
What to remember
Important info
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.. Starting on April 1, 2024, Shenkeng Old Street and Elephant Mountain will be substituted with the Maokong Gondola, Maokong Tea Fragrance Loop Trail/Maokong Zhangshu Trail, and Taipei Tea Promotion Center for Tieguanyin and Baozhong.. 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
What's included
Professional licensed tour guide (Mandarin / English / Japanese). Air-conditioned vehicle. Taiwanese local tea tasting. Local General Liabilities Insurance. Hotel pickup and drop-off (if private option selected)
What's not included
Bottled water. Gratuities. Food and drink
Know Before You Go
Operating days
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Edison Travel Service
Meeting Point
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.