About this experience
Learn Taiwan's culture as you visit traditional houses at the Meinong Folk Village. See the famous East Gate Tower and observe how the Hakka locals create hand-painted paper umbrellas and ceramic pots. Also, you may experience making a lei cha, a local drink. After, explore Taiwan Indigenous Peoples Culture Park or Traditional Art Centre where you can immerse yourself with the aboriginal tribes and their lifestyles. See how they make glass beads and watch for the tribesmen's cultural performance
Why you'll love it
What's included
What's included
Not included
What to expect
Hotel pickup
08:30–09:00Your guide collects you from your Kaohsiung hotel — expect pickup between 08:30 and 09:00.
Meinong Folk Village
Explore traditional Hakka houses, see the East Gate Tower, and watch artisans craft hand-painted paper umbrellas and ceramic pots.
Shopping and free time
Browse the village at your own pace for authentic Taiwanese goods, snacks, and handmade keepsakes.
Lei cha-making experience
Try making lei cha yourself — grinding tea leaves, herbs, and grains into this distinctive Hakka drink.
Taiwan Indigenous Peoples Culture Park
Closed MondaysSpend the afternoon exploring the park's tribal villages, glass bead craft demonstrations, and a live indigenous cultural performance. On Mondays, the Traditional Art Centre is visited instead.
Hotel drop-off
~16:30Return to your Kaohsiung hotel, arriving at approximately 16:30.
Meeting point
Kaohsiung, Gushan District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
Your hotel pickup is included — confirm your hotel name and address at the time of booking. Pickup runs between 08:30 and 09:00; be ready in your hotel lobby.
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- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
- Your booking confirmation (mobile or printed)
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Taiwan Indigenous Peoples Culture Park always open?
The park is closed on Mondays. On those days, the tour visits the Traditional Art Centre instead, so your itinerary remains full and rewarding.
Do I need to pay anything extra for children?
Children aged two and under are required to pay separately for their insurance. All other inclusions remain the same.
What happens if the weather is bad?
In cases of extreme weather, the tour may be cancelled or the itinerary adjusted. You will be notified as early as possible if this affects your booking.
Is the lei cha-making experience really included, or is it an add-on?
It is fully included in your tour price — no additional payment is required on the day.
Where exactly does the tour depart from?
The tour offers hotel pickup across the Kaohsiung area. There is no fixed departure point — provide your hotel details at booking and your guide will collect you.
Can I use a mobile ticket, or do I need to print anything?
Your booking confirmation on your phone is sufficient. Show it to your guide at pickup — no printing needed.