Description
Thousand-Island Lake & Pinglin Tea Plantation Guided Tour (from Taipei)
Duration: 5 hours |
Languages: English, Japanese, Chinese |
Free cancellation |
Instant confirmation |
Mobile e-Voucher accepted |
Entrance Fees Included · Guided Tour · Local Touch
Why You’ll Love This…
- Lakeside scenery: Take in the emerald waters and rolling hills around Thousand-Island Lake.
- Tea-terrace views: Wander the photogenic rows of Bagua Tea Plantation.
- Taste & learn: Sample locally grown teas and discover their fresh, floral aromas.
- Deep dive into culture: Explore the Pinglin Tea Museum and the story of Taiwanese tea.
What to Expect
Leave Taipei for the lush hills of New Taipei City on this compact, nature-rich tea adventure. In Pinglin District,
your guide introduces the local specialty—Wenshan Baozhong—and the traditions that shaped Taiwan’s tea culture.
Visit the Pinglin Tea Museum to explore exhibits on cultivation, processing, and tasting etiquette, then enjoy a
guided tea tasting at a local shop.
Continue to Thousand-Island Lake for sweeping viewpoints where peninsulas and tea terraces meet mirrored water.
Cap the experience at the Bagua Tea Plantation, where gently contoured rows create one of northern Taiwan’s most
iconic landscapes—perfect for relaxed photos before returning to the city.
What’s Included
- ✔️ Entrance fees
- ✔️ Guided tour
- ✔️ Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- ✔️ Pick-up and drop-off from designated areas
- ✔️ Insurance
What’s Not Included
- ❌ Food and drinks
- ❌ Tips (optional)
Meeting Point
Where: Zhongxiao Park, Lane 134, Section 2, Zhongxiao East Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan
Meetup: Exit 2 of MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station (O07/BL14). Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Good to Know
- This is a half-day (~5 hours) experience with light walking on gentle slopes.
- Weather in the hills can change quickly—pack sun/rain protection and water.
- Tea tasting is typically non-alcoholic; purchases are optional.
- Routes and stop order may vary due to traffic or weather conditions.
Book Your Tea-Country Escape
Ready to sip, stroll, and soak up the views? This curated half-day tour blends lakeside scenery with authentic tea culture—ideal for first-time visitors and tea lovers alike.
Best deals for Thousand-Island Lake, Pinglin Tea Plantation from Taipei.
Escape the bustle of Taipei and journey into the lush hills of Pinglin District, the birthplace of Taiwan’s beloved bubble tea and home to world-famous Wenshan Baozhong tea.
Your adventure begins at the Pinglin Tea Museum, where you’ll discover the origins, culture, and development of Taiwanese tea. Continue your exploration with a tasting session at a local tea shop, enjoying the delicate, floral flavours of freshly brewed tea.
Next, marvel at the dreamlike scenery of Thousand-Island Lake, a gem tucked into the mountains of New Taipei City. The calm waters and surrounding greenery create a breathtaking panorama. Your final stop is the Bagua Tea Plantation, where perfectly aligned rows of tea bushes stretch across rolling hills, offering postcard-worthy views and a true immersion into Taiwan’s tea culture.
This half-day guided tour combines nature, culture, and flavour—making it a must for tea lovers and curious travellers alike.
What’s Included
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Guided half-day tour from Taipei
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Admission to Pinglin Tea Museum
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Tea tasting at a local tea shop
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Round-trip transportation
✨ Immerse yourself in Taiwan’s tea heritage while soaking up the spectacular landscapes of Thousand-Island Lake.
Location: Taipei, Taiwan
Duration: Half-day
Highlights
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Admire the stunning landscapes of Thousand-Island Lake
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Stroll through endless rows of green at Bagua Tea Plantation
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Learn the rich history and culture of Taiwanese tea at the Pinglin Tea Museum
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Taste locally grown Wenshan Baozhong tea and savour its fresh floral aroma
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