Taipei Tea Plantation Experience

UPCOMING SHARED CRUISE EXCURSIONS

Join fellow cruise passengers on these pre-scheduled departures and enjoy a cost-effective, sociable shore experience.

FULL ITINERARY

Ship Arrival at Keelung Harbor

Upon your cruise ship’s arrival at Keelung Harbor, meet your private English-speaking guide and driver at the designated pick-up point. Board your comfortable vehicle and begin this Keelung shore excursions experience with a scenic transfer towards Maokong, a peaceful mountain district overlooking Taipei.

Maokong Gondola

Board the Maokong Gondola for a scenic cable car journey above Taipei’s green hills. Relax during the ride and enjoy elevated views of the city, forested mountains and surrounding countryside as you travel towards Maokong.

Explore Maokong

Arrive in Maokong, a tranquil hillside area known for its tea plantations, mountain scenery and long-established tea culture. Enjoy the refreshing atmosphere while your guide introduces the area’s connection to Taiwanese tea production and local traditions.

Taipei Tea Promotion Center

Visit the Taipei Tea Promotion Center to learn about Taiwan’s rich tea heritage. Explore exhibits explaining local tea varieties, cultivation methods and traditional preparation techniques used to transform freshly harvested leaves into aromatic Taiwanese tea.

Depending on the programme available during your visit, you may also observe tea-making demonstrations or sample selected local teas.

Traditional Tea Experience at a Local Teahouse

Continue to a local teahouse in Maokong and unwind with a traditional Taiwanese tea experience. Learn the basic steps of preparing and serving tea while enjoying its delicate flavours in a peaceful mountain setting.

Take time to appreciate the surrounding scenery and relaxed atmosphere before meeting your guide and driver for the return journey.

Return to Keelung Harbor

Travel back to Keelung Harbor in your private vehicle. The return transfer will be arranged according to local traffic conditions and your cruise ship’s departure schedule, ensuring sufficient time to reboard the vessel. Thank you for traveling with Shore Excursions Asia!

Please note that the timing and order of the itinerary may be adjusted according to weather, local conditions, attraction operations and the ship’s schedule.