About this experience
On this half-day tour, you will be taken to the Thousand Island Lake, which is literally composed of a thousand islands. The climate and natural terrain of the surrounding Feitsui Reservoir make it an ideal farmland for growing tea. Head next to the Bagua Tea Plantation, considered as the main tea growing area for Wenshan Baozhong Tea. End your tour at the Pinglin Tea Museum with tea tasting, home to themed and seasonal exhibitions that give a better understanding of the history of tea.
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What to expect
Check-in at Zhongxiao Xinsheng MRT Station
Check-in 1:15 PMMeet your guide at Exit 2 of Zhongxiao Xinsheng MRT Station at 1:15 PM, ready for a 1:30 PM departure.
Thousand Island Lake
Arrive at the Feitsui Reservoir area and take in the striking sight of hundreds of small islands scattered across the water, framed by forested hills.
Bagua Tea Plantation
Walk through the terraced slopes of Bagua, the principal growing area for Wenshan Baozhong tea, and learn what makes this microclimate so suited to fine oolong.
Pinglin Tea Museum and tea tasting
Explore the museum's exhibitions on the history and craft of Taiwanese tea, then sit down for a tasting of the region's signature Baozhong oolong.
Drop-off
Approx. 5:50–6:00 PMReturn to Xinyi Shopping District (Taipei 101) by approximately 5:50 PM, or back to the original meeting point by 6:00 PM.
Meeting point
Zhongxiao Xinsheng MRT Station, Exit 2, Taipei
Arrive at Exit 2 of Zhongxiao Xinsheng MRT Station by 1:15 PM. The tour departs at 1:30 PM. Show your mobile ticket to the guide on arrival.
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- Mobile ticket (no printing needed)
- One piece of carry-on baggage
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sun protection for outdoor sections
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Frequently asked questions
Where exactly do I meet the guide?
Head to Exit 2 of Zhongxiao Xinsheng MRT Station at 1:15 PM. The tour departs at 1:30 PM, so please arrive a few minutes early.
Do I need to print my ticket?
No. A mobile ticket on your phone is accepted — simply show it to your guide at the meeting point.
Where does the tour end?
You can be dropped off at Xinyi Shopping District near Taipei 101 at around 5:50 PM, or return to the original meeting point at Zhongxiao Xinsheng MRT Station by 6:00 PM.
Can children join the tour?
Yes, but children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult throughout the tour.
How much luggage can I bring?
Each guest is permitted one piece of carry-on baggage. Large suitcases are not suitable for this tour.
Is the tea tasting included in the ticket price?
Yes, a tea tasting at the Pinglin Tea Museum is included as part of the tour.