Excursión de un día a la cultura del té Pinglin y Maokong desde Taipei
Descripción
Este recorrido por Maokong y Pinglin presenta una oportunidad única de explorar el fascinante mundo de la cultura del té taiwanesa, desde la semilla hasta la taza. Su recorrido comienza con un paseo panorámico en góndola Maokong, que ofrece impresionantes vistas del sur de Taipei desde lo alto. Al descender, paseará tranquilamente por el sendero Maokong Tea Fragrance Loop Trail o por el sendero Maokong Zhangshu, cada uno de los cuales ofrece paisajes pintorescos que esperan su exploración. Luego continúe su viaje en el Centro de Promoción del Té de Taipei para Tieguanyin y Baozhong. En la última parte, se aventurará a los otros dos lugares donde se origina el té, Shiding y Pinglin, disfrutando de la impresionante belleza del lago Thousand Island y la distintiva plantación de té Bagua. Luego, una visita al Museo del Té Pinglin en la ciudad de Nuevo Taipei mejorará sus conocimientos sobre el té. A medida que el recorrido se acerca a su fin, tendrá la oportunidad de saborear el auténtico té taiwanés en una tienda de té local, concluyendo su recorrido del té con una experiencia adicional.
Opciones de la excursión
Itinerario
Después de 30 minutos en coche, comience su exploración en el mundo del té taiwanés de Maokong. Situado en la parte sur de la ciudad de Taipéi, Maokong es un destino popular para los amantes del té, excursionistas y aquellos que buscan vistas panorámicas de la ciudad. Maokong es una de las principales zonas productoras de té y ahora es conocida por sus casas de té tradicionales, sus pintorescas rutas de senderismo y la cautivadora góndola de Maokong.
Su aventura comienza con un paseo panorámico en la góndola de Maokong, diseñada para viajes tranquilos, cuenta con la ruta más larga, que ofrece impresionantes vistas aéreas del sur de Taipéi. Este pintoresco paseo ofrece impresionantes paisajes de montaña desde un alto mirador, por lo que es una actividad preferida entre los turistas extranjeros que exploran Taipéi.
El sendero circular de fragancias de té de Maokong consta de cuatro senderos cortos pavimentados. A lo largo del sendero, encontrará hermosas características naturales como baches, cascadas y bosques, todos visibles durante la caminata. Conocida como la ruta de senderismo más fácil de Maokong, es adecuada para personas de todas las edades. El sendero Maokong Zhangshu es otro sendero de ocio muy apreciado entre los lugareños, especialmente durante la temporada de floración del Lupinus. A lo largo de este sendero, descubrirá campos en terrazas, estanques, jardines de té y más, creando la sensación de entrar en una imagen idílica mientras pasea por este paisaje escénico.
El Centro de Promoción del Té de Taipei para Tieguanyin y Baozhong sirve como un parque de ocio dedicado a mostrar la excepcional calidad y autenticidad de los tés Tieguanyin y Baozhong de Taiwán. Al explorar el centro, los visitantes pueden obtener información sobre la evolución del té taiwanés y el conocimiento ecológico a través de exhibiciones informativas, máquinas lavadoras de té y más.
Después de unas horas de caminata, es posible que sienta hambre y se le antojen algunas comidas locales. Maokong, un lugar popular para una escapada a la naturaleza en los suburbios de Taipei, ubicado en las montañas, ofrece ubicaciones privilegiadas para disfrutar de impresionantes vistas panorámicas de la cuenca de Taipei. Más allá de su belleza escénica, Maokong es un lugar ideal para degustar té. Abundan las casas de té, la mayoría de ellas ofrecen té y comidas recién hechas, lo que le permitirá disfrutar de un delicioso almuerzo con el delicioso aroma del té por su propia cuenta.
Después del almuerzo, después de 1 hora de viaje, su recorrido por el té continúa con una visita al lago Thousand Island en el distrito de Shiding, en la ciudad de Nuevo Taipei. Shiding, una zona rural famosa por su cultivo de té y sus impresionantes paisajes. La zona de captación alrededor del embalse Feitsui, enclavada entre colinas, crea un paisaje distintivo: un lago adornado con numerosas islas. Su parecido con el Lago de las Mil Islas en China le ha otorgado el mismo nombre.
El terreno natural y el clima crean un ambiente ideal para el cultivo de té en los alrededores del embalse de Feitsui. La plantación de té de Bagua también se ubica en esta área. Cuando se ven desde la cima de la colina, las hileras de arbustos de té cuidadosamente plantadas se asemejan a los símbolos de los Ocho Trigramas, que inspiraron el nombre de la plantación.
Después de disfrutar del aroma natural del té, su recorrido por el té continúa descubriendo las complejidades del procesamiento del té y su evolución. El Museo del Té Pinglin, una arquitectura Siheyuan de estilo Hokkien, que encarna la vivienda tradicional de Taiwán, invita a los visitantes a profundizar en el mundo del té taiwanés. Este museo alberga una rica colección de herramientas de recolección tradicionales, juegos de té, muestras y más, que ofrece información sobre la historia y la evolución de la industria del té de Taiwán. Además, el equipo interactivo dentro del museo ofrece a los visitantes una experiencia inmersiva y rica en sentidos.
Mientras esté en Pinglin, no puede perder la oportunidad de saborear el auténtico té taiwanés en una tienda de té local. El sommelier de té demostrará las técnicas de preparación adecuadas para resaltar los sabores de las hojas de té, hacer que su té sea más aromático y mejorar su experiencia de degustación. Además, tendrá la oportunidad de probar varios tipos de té taiwanés durante su visita.
En el camino de regreso a nuestro punto de encuentro, puede elegir ser dejado en Taipei 101.
Lo más destacado
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Valoraciones de viajeros
Información importante
- Los bebés deben sentarse en el regazo de un adulto
- Adecuado para todos los niveles de aptitud física
- Asegúrate de llevar suficiente efectivo contigo para cubrir tus gastos de comidas, bebidas, recuerdos, propinas, etc. Las tiendas de conveniencia y la mayoría de los restaurantes en Taiwán no aceptan tarjetas de crédito como forma de pago.
- No recomendado para viajeros con discapacidades físicas.
- Una pequeña cantidad de caminatas está involucrada; zapatos cómodos son recomendados.
Opiniones(39)
There is some walking that gives a better view and understanding of life outside Taipei. We ate lunch in a rustic outdoor area next to the family's tea farm, then had a tea tasting experience, followed by a visit to the Tea Museum
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad you enjoyed exploring beyond Taipei, from the scenic walks and tea farm visit to the local lunch, tea tasting, and Tea Museum. We hope this experience gave you a deeper appreciation of Taiwan’s tea culture and countryside. We look forward to welcoming you again!
If you're only in Taiwan for a few days and you're focusing your time in the Taipei area, this tour is a great way to get out into the countryside and see more of the country, even though you're never more than, like, 20 miles from Taipei 101. I like tea, but I wouldn't say I'm a huge connoisseur or have much knowledge about it, so this was interesting and sort of like doing a wine tour in France - seeing the plants, learning about the production process, and having proper tastings to learn how to best enjoy the product. Honestly, even if you're not really into tea, you could find this tour interesting (and the tea we tasted was pretty weak compared to what I'm used to, so if it's not usually your thing, you could probably muddle through). Walter was a very good guide, too, and very knowledgable. I didn't really know what to expect, but it was lovely! It was also only a small group of five, which made us nimble and didn't feel like you're part of a herd; we actually got to chatting with the other tour-goers, which was nice. The only critique I have was that the lunch stop in Shenkeng is not great if you're not into stinky tofu. If you are, then you're in luck! Because they're famous for it and, well, the whole Shenkeng Old Street reeks of the stuff. I'm not a fan and so it was tough to avoid the smell when trying to find something a bit more palatable. This wasn't listed as the lunch stop on the TripAdvisor itinerary so I hope that Edison will consider changing this up - even Taiwanese people will say that stinky tofu is an acquired taste, so going somewhere with more options and somewhere that doesn't have that ambient stench in the air would be preferable. Otherwise, this is a fun, unique itinerary that's worth checking out!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed getting out into the countryside, learning about Taiwanese tea, and experiencing the tea-making process and tastings. We love your comparison to a wine tour in France — that’s a wonderful way to describe the experience! We’re also very glad to hear that Walter made the tour enjoyable with his knowledge and friendly approach. And it’s great to know that the small group made the day feel more relaxed and personal, giving you the chance to connect with the other guests as well. We truly appreciate your honest feedback about the lunch stop in Shenkeng. We completely understand that stinky tofu is an acquired taste, and we’re sorry that the location wasn’t ideal for you. Your suggestion about choosing a lunch spot with a wider range of options and a more comfortable atmosphere is very helpful, and we’ll certainly share it with our team for consideration. Thank you again for your recommendation and for helping us improve our tour. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Taiwan! 😊
Mr. Hayashi, our guide, was very kind and helpful. When I asked them in advance if they could speak Japanese via chat, they immediately replied with a firm promise, and I was able to participate in the tour with peace of mind. Mr. Chen, the driver, was also a good driver, smiling and nice.
As far as I can tell, this appears to the tour (with Edison Tours) that I took. Although the tour at the time was called 'Pinglin Tea Culture/Elephant Mountain Day tour', the itinerary appears to be the same. It was a great small-group tour, with an excellent guide (can't remember the name of the guide, sorry). We started with a drive to the ThousandIsland Lake (Tei-Tsui reservoir), a very beautiful area with many tea plantations on the hillsides. We stopped at a tea plantation for a bit of an explanation about tea and how it is grown. We also had the opportunity to buy tea products (but no pressure to do so). After this we drove to the Pinglin Tea Museum, which was interesting, and which also had a very nice garden setting. We then visited the Pinglin Old Street, a street that preserves traditional Taiwanese architecture. While here, we went to a shop where we had a demonstration of how tea is traditionally prepared, and got to taste different varieties of local tea. We also had an hour to explore Pinglin Old Street. There we could get lunch if we wished (at our own cost). The day ended with a drive to the Maokong area, where we walked on the Zhangsha trail downhill for about 40 minutes, ending at a temple with a beautiful view over part of Taipei from its terrace, after which we took the Maokong gondola down to the valley, and then were taken back to our starting point. Overall it was a great introduction to some of the beautiful scenery around Taipei, and also the the tea culture in Taiwan.,
We had an amazing time. Kuan and Qiu are the dynamic duo. They made the tour fun. Their energy and vibe was just heart felt and warm. We had a great time just talking and enjoying each other’s company. If anyone is interested in doing this tour, I highly recommend requesting Kuan and Qiu if you want to have a memorable tour experience
Tony was a great guide. He is very knowledgeable about teas and about Taiwan. If you like tea, this tour is for you.
You can travel by Taiwan Express, if you use a Taiwan travel card, the cost is 300 Taiwanese yen, if the time permission is unlimited to ride back, unlimited number of times. The air on the mountain is fresh and the scenery is beautiful. In the cabin you can see the 101 building and the large green fireplace. The dawn and evening are the best time to travel, but wearing more clothes to keep cool. Optionally, you can ride a car on the bottom of the glass for more than 50 cents.
Good day trip to learn more about tea culture in Taiwan and to have better knowledge on the different types of Chinese teas.
The tour was amazing! Our tour guide Kevin Su was a wonderful and super friendly guide who knew everything about the area, and explained everything thoroughly. Whenever we needed pictures of us taken, he would take them without hesitation. A lot of times, he would even offer to take pictures of us without us even asking. In addition, the views of the thousand island lake along with the tea plants were simply wonderful!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted that you had such a great time with Kevin. His expertise and passion for what he does truly shine through, and we're glad it made your tour memorable. We look forward to having you join us again for another journey!
Very nice visit of less touristy areas around Taipei! The tea testing was especially interesting; I felt I got a taste of tawainese culture. Chiara and our flutist Driver were very nice and accomodating. Chiara knows a lot about Taiwan, it was so interesting!
Hi Julie, thank you for your amazing feedback! We’re delighted that Chiara left such a fantastic impression on you as your tour guide. We’re also glad you could discover so much about both Taiwanese culture and tea in just one day. We can’t wait to welcome you on another tour soon!
