1-day Pinglin and Elephant mountain tour from Taipei

Sport lovers

Nature Lovers

Location: Taiwan

Languages spoken: English, Chinese, Japanese

Duration: 9 hrs

Difficulty: Easy

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Highlights

Discover the marvelous landscapes of Thousand Island Lake and become one with nature
A chance to learn about Taiwanese tea culture and taste the aromatic tea
Discover where the famous “Stinky Tofu” at Shengkeng old Street
Enjoy the marvelous view of Taipei 101 from Elephant Mountain
Guaranteed departure from 1 participant

All about the trip

Meet your tour guide and driver at MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station (BL14 /O07) Exit 2, relax and enjoy a scenic drive along the mountain road to Pinglin, a rural district that is famous for growing Wenshan Pouchong Tea.

The tour starts with a visit to the local tea factory, where you will learn about the cultivation and making of Taiwanese Tea. The tea farmer will also teach you how to properly brew Taiwanese tea and the tips of tea appreciation.

After that, take a short ride to Shiding District and visit the famous Thousand

Island Lake. The catchment area of Feitsui Reservoir surrounded by hills creates this unique scenery – a lake with thousands of islands.

The natural terrain and climate make the surrounding area of Feitsui Reservoir an ideal farmland for tea-growing; the noted tea plantation Bagua Tea Garden 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.

Then depart to Shenkeng District and visit the famous Tofu Street – Shenkeng Old Street. It’s one of the locals’ favorite for a weekend break, and also well-known for the smelly and delicious “Stinky Tofu”. If you are afraid to have a bite, try some Tofu Ice Cream!

Before the end of the tour, head back to Taipei City and take a relaxing hike along Elephant Mountain Hiking Trail. This mountain looks like an elephant’s head from a distance, hence the name. It is also a popular photo stop for a panoramic view of Taipei City, where you can even have a magnificent view of the entire building of Taipei 101.

After the tour, you may choose to disembark at Xinyi Shopping District (Taipei 101) or at MRT Zhongxiao XInsheng Station.

What is included in the price

Professional licensed tour guide (Mandarin / English / Japanese)
Local transfer by air-conditioned vehicle
Taiwanese local tea tasting
Local General Liabilities Insurance

What is not included in the price

Food and beverage
Gratuities

Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Instructions

Tour commentary will be provided in Mandarin, English and Japanese.

Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

The sequence and time of stay at tour stops may be adjusted according to the traffic/weather condi-tion.

If the tour has to be cancelled due to bad weather, we will contact you no later than the evening be-fore the excursion day by email or SMS.

Please arrive at the meeting point 5 minutes earlier than the pick-up time.

Each guest is allowed to bring one piece of carry-on baggage.

This tour is not accessible to wheelchair users and people with physical disabilities.

What to take with you?

A small bag or rucksack
Sturdy waterproof footwear suitable for hiking
Personal ID or Passport
Additional drinking water
Energy snacks

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station (BL14 /O07), Exit 2

Meeting place information:

Please meet your tour guide at MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station (BL14 /O07), Exit 2.

Final destination:

Same as the meeting point.

You may choose to disembark at Xinyi Shopping District (Taipei 101) or at MRT Zhongxiao XInsheng Station.

Cancellation Policy - Benevolent

Cancellation more than 4 days prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full booking price.
Cancellation within 48 to 96 hours prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the booking price.
Cancellation less than 48 hours prior to the starting date. No refunds.

The full Terms and Conditions are available on our website.