Thousand Island Lake and Pinglin Tea Plantation from Taipei

Thousand Island Lake and Pinglin Tea Plantation from Taipei

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Discover the natural wonders just outside Taipei on a full-day tour of the beautiful Shiding Thousand Island Lake and taste the local "pouchong" tea at the Pinglin Tea Plantation.

Highlights

Escape the city for the tranquil Shiding Thousand Island Lake
Explore the tea culture of Taiwan at the Pinglin Tea Plantation
Taste the local tea and learn how it is produced

Description

Benefit from pick-up at your hotel in downtown Taipei, and then journey by air-conditioned coach through New Taipei City. Say goodbye to the urban landscape and head into the beautiful countryside along mountain roads that lead to the Shiding District. Get spectacular views of the scenic Thousand Island Lake and Feitsui Reservoir. Soak up the serene landscape of lush green hills and tiny islands that dot the lake. See the vast tea plantations of the surrounding area, and then go to the Pinglin District, famous for producing pouchong (light oolong) tea. Savor the taste of the local tea at the Pinglin Tea Plantation and learn more about its importance to the culture of Taiwan at the Pinglin Tea Museum. Explore all stages of production, from growing the plants to harvesting the leaves. Discover what it takes to brew the perfect cup of tea in Taiwan! Return to Taipei and get dropped off at your hotel on arrival.

Includes

Hotel pick-up and drop off English-speaking guide (other languages available upon request) Entrance fees Tea tasting Local travel insurance
Food and drinks, except for the tea tasting Optional gratuities