9-Day Best of Taiwan Tea Tour

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Taipei
Alishan
Sun Moon Lake
Taroko Gorge
Yilan

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  • Tour Name
    9-Day Best of Taiwan Tea Tour
  • Tour Type
    Small Group
  • Travel Date
    2025-08-08
  • Accommodation
    Luxury
  • Adults
    5
  • Children aged 2 to 11 years
    5
  • Infants aged 0 to 23 months
    5
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Taipei
Alishan
Sun Moon Lake
Taroko Gorge
Yilan

Immerse yourself in a tour dedicated to two of life’s great loves: Travel and tea. Connoisseurs will appreciate the blend of a travel itinerary that makes time for visiting key destinations, seeing beautiful landscapes, and learning more about the brew that sustains people the world over.

Covering both the man-made and natural in city and country, you will overnight in Taipei, Alishan, Sun Moon Lake, Wujie, Taroko Gorge, and Yilan, enjoying the many aspects of Taiwan: A proud history kept alive at the National Palace Museum and Martyrs’ Shrine; advancement into economic growth, evident in structures like Taipei 101; beautiful national parks that preserve the island’s natural heritage; indigenous villages sharing their culture and cuisine with the world. And then there is Taiwan tea.

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This tour takes you to some of Taiwan’s best kept tea secrets. You’ll visit an old Assam tea factory near Sun Moon Lake; delightful Pinglin – a mountainous region distinctive for its patchwork of plantations and passionate tea growers; Shi-Chuo, a famous Oolong tea producing area with plantations producing tea at heavenly heights; and Xing-Yuan Tea Farm, an authentic tea plantation in Dongshan. The relaxed pace of this tour provides ample opportunity to not only explore these tea regions, but importantly, to savor the tea experience itself.

With driving offering the most amiable way to explore Taiwan, we transport our guests in comfortable, safe, airconditioned vehicles. We created this tour for lovers of tea and travel, who like us, appreciate friendly bilingual guides attentive to guest needs on tour; the choice of four and five star hotels (excluding the homestay at Wujie Indigenous Village and Tienxiang; flexibility with meal choices allowing you to experience Taiwanese culinary genius and create delicious travel food memories; and more.

If you never knew that beautiful tea memories could be a thing, this tour will show you they can. Call the team and book your tea and travel adventure today.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive in Taipei

Arrive at Taipei Taoyuan airport where you’ll be greeted by your local guide. Escorted by your driver, you’ll be transported directly to your hotel, on the way taking the opportunity to learn a little about this vibrant city. After check in, you’re free to rest, relax, or explore the local surrounds. Be sure to check with your guide for insider local dining options.

Meals included: Nil

Note: Starting from January 1, 2025, the hotels in Taiwan will no longer provide the disposable toiletries (e.g. toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs, razors, and shower caps) in the guest rooms to align with government’s green travel policy.

Day 2 - Taipei

Joined by your guide after breakfast, commence your Taipei city tour by passing the Presidential Square, visiting Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, and watching the solemn and impressive Changing Ceremonies of the Honor Guard at the National Revolutionary Martyrs’ Shrine, which is dedicated to Chinese soldiers who died at the hands of war. Replicating the architecture of the Hall of Supreme Harmony in Beijing’s Forbidden City, the names of over 390,000 war dead are noted here. From here, move on to the National Palace Museum to discover a remarkable collection of artefacts, treasures, and antiquities that transport you through Chinese history.

Enjoy lunch at the celebrated Din Tai Fung. There are almost too many Taiwanese dishes to count, but the one you simply can’t go past is Xiao Long Bao. Yes, they taste as good as they look, so be prepared to eat at least a handful of these delicious stuffed steamed buns (or dumplings) loaded with different fillings.

Spend the afternoon enthralled by the bird’s-eye panoramic view of Taipei city and well beyond by taking the lift 89 storeys to enjoy the Taipei 101 Observatory, then channel your inner Zen with a tea tasting at the elegant historic Wistaria Tea House, a historical teahouse in the Daan District of Taipei. With a delightful Japanese art deco architectural design, circa 1920 to 1930, the teahouse is a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Tea and tea ware can be purchased, however, the delicate, peaceful ambience here warrants a visit for the window in time it provides. (Wistaria Tea House is temporarily closed due to the restoration and renovation works. Visiting Hermit’s Hut can be arranged as an alternative.)

For a total change of pace, visit the Ningxia Night Market on route back to your hotel and enjoy a sample of tasty street food and snacks for dinner.

Meals included: Breakfast

Note: Your tour guide may adjust your itinerary due to the closure of the National Palace Museum each Monday.

Day 3 – Taipei – Beipu - Alishan

After breakfast, head for Beipu, a rural town in Hsinchu County with many claims to fame. Apart from the architecture reflected in the traditional houses and streets, Beipu is renowned for its history and tea. Wander Beipu’s historical streets with its many tea shops, and for an authentic tea experience, join locals over a freshly made brew of the distinctively honey-flavored ‘Pong Fong’ tea, also known as ‘oriental beauty’ tea.

For lunch, you’ll be hosted at the local favorite, Beipu Shitang - also known as Beipu Canteen – where you’ll have the opportunity to savor local specialties. In the afternoon, get hands-on and make your own Lei Cha, a famous Hakka snack.

Depart Beipu for Alishan, visiting Shizhuo on the way. A tea producing area with plantations at a heavenly level of 1,300 meters above the sea, Shizhuo is famous for its Oolong tea. Grace the doorway of any local tea shop here for a taste of Alishan High Mountain Oolong tea, coveted by tea connoisseurs worldwide. On arrival in Alishan, feel the forest of ancient cypresses rise up around you in a green ‘cloak’ on the guided walking tour that showcases highlights like Sisters’ Pond and Plum Garden. Reflect on Alishan’s natural beauty as you relax for the evening at your hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 4 – Alishan – Sun Moon Lake

Rise early for what is arguably Taiwan’s best view*, visible only by taking the old Alishan train to Chushan (and if weather permits). Return to the hotel for breakfast, then check out and depart for Sun Moon Lake driving by Yushan National Park. Enjoy the best of local specialties by eating lunch at a local Sun Moon Lake restaurant, then climb aboard a private motorboat for an hour of cruising on the lake itself. Shift gears and get back on the road as you head for the Antique Assam Tea Farm in the region selling many different varieties of Assam tea. Your guide will check you in at the hotel for an evening of relaxation and reflection.

Meals included: Breakfast

*Alishan sunrise view is optional for tour guests.

Day 5 – Sun Moon Lake – Wujie Indigenous Village

Start your day with either a morning walk or short scenic bike ride along Sun Moon Lake before leaving late morning for Puli, located about 40 minutes away by car. After a delicious lunch at the locally much-loved Yazhuo Hakka Restaurant, with its authentic Hakka cuisine, drive through the mountains to Wujie Indigenous Village, affectionately referred to as ‘home of the clouds’ or the ‘Shangri-La of Taiwan’. Located 760 meters above sea level, Wujie offers much in the way of idyllic natural beauty and fascinating indigenous culture, with fine examples of nature’s best and man-made history evident in and around the village. Under the care and hospitality of your local guide, enjoy a short offroad 4WD adventure to Zhuoshui River where the famous Fish Head Rock can be seen. Wade in the water for a view that’s poetically described as ‘a thread of sky’; which is in fact, the thin line of sky that is visible as the gorge appears to almost close overhead. You will be driven to a local Wujie Village homestay to overnight and sample local indigenous food specialties.

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 6 – Wujie Indigenous Village – Taroko Gorge

Rise early for a scenic drive to a tea farm located at the mountain’s peak. Here can you not only appreciate the challenges facing tea growers, but also savor the sunrise view, which appears magically amidst a sea of clouds (weather permitting). After breakfast, the adventure continues with a hike that follows the river to Momonar Waterfalls along the Wujie Dam and old trails used by villagers and Japanese settlers. Return to the homestay for a traditional lunch of local indigenous dishes before driving to Central Mountains for a stop at Wuling, some 3,275 meters above sea level. The day’s driving continues along the Central Cross Island Highway to Tianxiang, where your guide will check you in the hotel located in Taroko National Park.

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 7 – Taroko Gorge – Yilan

Prepare yourself for a full day of exploring after breakfast when you start the tour of Taroko Gorge that showcases the very best of the Taroko National Park. Delight in scenic spots along the way: Taroko Gorge Gateway, Shakadang Trails, Eternal Spring Shrine, Swallow Grotto, Tunnel of Nine Turns, and more. With the help of your guide, enjoy a typical indigenous-flavored lunch at the renowned Dageeli Indigenous House on your way from Taroko.

Drive to Yilan along Suhua Highway to enjoy the very best of Taiwan’s ocean and mountain landscapes. Arrive in Suao to explore the fishing port and its bustling traditional seafood market. Following lunch at a local seafood restaurant, visit to the National Center for Traditional Arts, a thoughtfully designed facility dedicated to the preservation of traditional performing and creative art forms in Taiwanese culture. Finish the day’s adventure and balance out the activities with a relaxing natural hot spring bath at the hotel in Yilan.

Meals included: Breakfast

(Taroko National Park was closed due to serious damage from the massive earthquake in April 2024. As of March 2025, some areas of the park are reopened while most trails and attractions still remain closed.)

Day 8 – Yilan – Pinglin – Taipei

After the breakfast, drive to Dongshan where you’ll visit the Xing-Yuan Tea Farm. Meet the plantation’s owner who will guide you around the farm and share his professional knowledge and experience of tea growing and production. Finish the visit with a unique tea making experience and tasting. Before leaving Yilan, visit the Lanyang Museum to learn about the local history, the culture, and the landscape in this area.

This tea odyssey continues with a drive to Pinglin, a ‘tea town’ populated with many tea plantations that together create a picturesque landscape easily admired from the car. Learn more about the tea culture, tea varieties, and why tea culture is so ubiquitous in Pinglin when you visit the Pinglin Tea Museum. Believed to be one of the world’s largest museums dedicated solely to showcasing the history, production, and marketing of tea, the delightful recreation of scenes that show how tea was and still is produced will give you the sense you’ve stepped back in time. Choose from the tea selection available at the many tea shops in Pinglin, with help from your guide if needed. In the late afternoon, jump back in the car for the 40-minute drive to Taipei.

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 9 – Depart from Taipei

Today you will be met by your guide and transferred to Taoyuan International Airport for your departure flight, concluding your tour of Taiwan.

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation

Taipei
Alishan
Sun Moon Lake
Wujie Indigenous Village
Taroko Gorge
Yilan

Inclusions / Exclusions

Inclusions:

  • Admission fees: to sightseeing spots and activities specified
  • Activities specified in the itinerary
  • Excellent professional English-speaking guide
  • Ground transport in an air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed driver as specified
  • 4 star or 5 star hotel accommodation with breakfast, based on double/twin occupancy as specified. Please note accommodation in Tianxiang is a welcoming and well-appointed homestay which is not star rated. The hotel in Luodong is 3.5 star.
  • Homestay at Wujie Indigenous Village
  • Cruise on Sun Moon Lake
  • Tea Farms visits
  • Travel agency liability insurance during the tour
  • Government taxes and fees.

Exclusions:

  • International/domestic flights to/from Taipei
  • Visa
  • Gratuities to guides and drivers and any expense of personal nature
  • Meals: Lunches and dinners are excluded allowing you flexibility around meal choices. Your guide is able to make recommendations and order for you, if required
  • The tour package does not include travel insurance. Please purchase travel insurance before your trip to protect for any unforeseen circumstances.

Important Information

Important information – FOR PRIVATE TOUR

  • This is a private tour for your group of family or friends. There will be no other travelers in the group apart from you
  • Smart casual dress and comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Prices based on twin occupancy
  • The prices shown are not valid during any official holidays (including National Day, New Year’s Day and Chinese Spring Festival, etc.)
  • The itinerary may be adjusted due to any unforeseen circumstances
  • Optional tours to other destinations are also available
  • Any city not included in the existing tour package can be blended into a private tour.
  • Arrangements for entering and exiting Taiwan from/to Hong Kong and Indochina are also available
  • Stays at Taipei can be extended upon your request incurring an extra cost.

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Booking Information

After purchase, you will receive a receipt and a Purchase Confirmation email with a Passenger Information Form. The Passenger Information Form must be completed within 72 hours of the purchase.

Any special requests, preferences, and optional extras MUST be clearly stated in your Passenger Information Form. Any change requested after submitting your Passenger Information Form cannot be guaranteed, is strictly subject to availability, and will incur surcharges as outlined in the Schedule of Fees below.

On purchasing this tour product, you are bound by the General Terms and Conditions, in addition to the specific terms and conditions outlined in this Important Information.

Surcharges

Please note: that online credit card payments and PayPal payments incur surcharges.

Tour Start Dates

Private and custom tours can be scheduled to commence on any day. Multi-day small group tours start on set dates as indicated in the booking calendar for the specific tour.

Cities for Commencement of Tours

Taipei for a multi-day small group, and most private tours, unless otherwise specified.
Any city for custom tours.

Express Trains
Standard seat for five-star (Luxury) and four stars (Superior) tour packages.

Destination Transfer

Air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed driver.

Arrive Early

Accommodation options are available for early arrival prior to the commencement of the tour. Bookings can be made online prior to checkout or arrangements can be made with a ChinaTours.com travel consultant.

Stay Behind

Accommodation options for staying behind after completion of the tour are available. Bookings can be made online prior to checkout, or arrangements can be made with a ChinaTours.com travel consultant.

Tour Guide:

All ChinaTours.com tour guides are bilingual speakers with intimate knowledge of an area/city, its culture, history, people, and food, which they will share on tour. ChinaTours.com does not operate commission-based shopping tours, which means our tour guides do not receive commissions for commission-based shopping stops.

A private driver-guide will be arranged for 1-2 travelers tour group.

Small Group Size:

The maximum number of passengers in a multi-day small group tour is 12 people.

Optional Tours/Activities

Optional tour activities are available on request. Please contact ChinaTours.com directly to customize your optional tour activities and destinations.

Accommodation

Five-star and four-star hotels with the premium locations selected by ChinaTours.com are one of the best hotels in each destination.

Bedding Configuration

Bedding included in accommodation is double or twin bedding (subject to availability). Special arrangements are available on request; additional charges may apply due to a third party or hotel requests.

Adjoining/Interconnecting Rooms

Adjoining/Interconnecting rooms are available subject to passengers’ requests. Additional charges may apply due to third-party or hotel requests.

Child/Infant Policy

– Child/infant prices can be quoted separately.

– Free of charge for Infant age 2 and under; child price valid for 2 to 11 years old.
Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors are allowed.

Meals

– All breakfast included,

– Lunch & Dinner are excluded so you are free to choose cuisines, while guides will give recommendations and guide you there.

Other Important Information

Passport

Customers are required to provide valid passport details either at the time of purchase. or within 72 hours of purchase. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of the booking. In this instance, customers will be responsible for any costs and fees incurred.
Passport validity should be at least six months from the date of entry into Taiwan.

Visas

For the visitors who come from one of the visa-exempt countries or countries whose nationals are eligible for visas on arrival, no visa is required if they stay less than 60 days. Otherwise, visitors must obtain a visa or authorization in advance. Please start arranging your visa as soon as you receive your documentation to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours.

Gratuities/Tipping

Gratuities (tips) for services of the tour guide and driver throughout the tour are not included in the tour package price.

Insurance

ChinaTours.com tour packages do not include travel insurance. We strongly recommend the purchase of comprehensive travel insurance prior to departure to provide for any unforeseen circumstances.

Schedule of Fees

For changes to travel arrangements:

  • First change – No charge
  • For all subsequent changes – USD50
  • Any charges applied by a third party (for example, airline, cruise company, accommodation provider, other travel providers) cannot be waived

Cancellation
For China Tour Packages, ChinaTours.com charges cancellation fees at a percentage of the total tour package price, which is stated as follows:

  • More than 60 days prior to the tour start date: 15 percent cancellation fee
  • 45 - 59 days prior to tour start date: 20 percent cancellation fee
  • 30 – 44 days prior to tour start date: 30 percent cancellation fee
  • 15 – 29 days prior to tour start date: 50 percent cancellation fee
  • Within 14 days prior to tour start date: 100 percent cancellation fee

Any charges applied by the third party (airline/cruise/train company, hotel, other service providers, card fee, bank fee) can not be waived.

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June 2025 • Friends

This is our second tour with China tours, and it was fantastic. Linda was our guide in Beijing. She was great! She was very knowledgeable about history and culture and a very kind person. Our group was a mix of young and old, and she made our days in Beijing interesting for everyone. We highly recommend Linda and China tours!
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Reviewed on June 23, 2025
Tripadvisor score Very interesting and inspiring days!

June 2025 • Friends

Linda did an excellent job to explain and teaching us all about Chinese history and give us a good insight to all the places she showed us. We were a diverse group and even got our three children interred along the way. Thanks Linda!
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Reviewed on June 19, 2025
Tripadvisor score 100% fabulous experience

June 2025 • Family

The trip with China Tours was 100% fabulous. Everything about it was exactly as described. The tour guides were all wonderful, the hotels, and transfers (two bullet trains, two domestic flights) were amazing, everything went exactly as planned, and we had a great first trip to China. We did the 13 Days China Wonders & Pandas tour in June 2025. The balance was perfect between sightseeing with the guides and having free time to explore this amazing country at each destination. The high quality of the five guides along the way really made the trip. They were wonderful people without exception: professional, courteous, very knowledgeable, and friendly. The team at China Tours did truly great work in arranging everything, down to the last detail. Thank you very much for making this trip a really great experience!
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Reviewed on June 19, 2025
Tripadvisor score The only way to visit China!

June 2025 • Couples

This is a fantastic tour. The tour guides are amazing- so knowledgeable and extremely helpful. The experience of visiting the historic sites has been made far richer than it would’ve been on our own. We have left China with a greater understanding of Chinese history, culture and its people.
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Reviewed on June 19, 2025
Tripadvisor score Absolutely fantastic guide

June 2025 • Family

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Reviewed on June 6, 2025
Tripadvisor score A Magical Experience

May 2025 • Couples

From the moment we were met at Beijing airport , until our last day in Shanghai , the service and attention to detail by the guides and drivers, was second to none! We opted for the ten day tour, to take advantage of the Chinese government 240 hour visa free TRANSIT permit , which was easily granted on arrival! ( arrival STARTS at midnight after you arrive! ) The vehicles and hotels were of the absolute best quality , and the whole trip was a joy! As every attraction has to be booked in advance , I certainly would not contemplate trying to organise such a trip independently ; and don`t even attempt to DRIVE in China!! At each stop , the knowledgeable guides would organise everything , and then ten minutes before departure ,would telephone the drivers , who would be waiting for us. Every attraction was well ordered and a real pleasure to visit. The standards of comfort EVERYWHERE were excellent! Thoroughly recommend!
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Reviewed on May 27, 2025
Tripadvisor score Amazing trip, extraordinary people !

May 2025 • Friends

Linda (Sun) was an incredibly sweet and attentive guide, she helped make an already amazing trip extraordinary by going above and beyond to help us be as comfortable as possible. I would recommend her and China Tours to anyone hoping to visit, truly an unforgettable experience!
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Reviewed on May 26, 2025
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May 2025 • Couples

It was a dream come true. Excellent guide, Felix and very good driver with a spacious and clean car. A wonderful experience and a lovely hotel.
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