A relaxing tea trip to Maokong, Taiwan! 🐈🐾🍵

Maokong is an area rich in nature that can be easily reached from downtown Taipei. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, it is a relaxing tourist spot lined with tea shops where you can enjoy Taiwanese tea. Take the ropeway and enjoy the spectacular view while leisurely enjoying the world of Taiwanese tea! The charm of Maokong 🍵 Enjoy authentic Taiwanese tea! Maokong is a famous tea producing area in Taiwan. You can taste fragrant Taiwanese tea, including oolong tea and tieguanyin tea. There are many shops that sell tea leaves, so it's perfect as a souvenir! 🚠 Take an aerial stroll with two types of gondolas You can access Maokong via the "Maokong Ropeway"! • Regular gondola (regular vehicle) • Crystal gondola with a transparent floor (full of thrills!) When you ride the glass gondola, you can enjoy the view of the nature spreading out at your feet! 🍨 Don't miss the tea ice cream! At the tea shop, you can enjoy rich oolong tea ice cream and Tieguanyin ice cream. The refreshing taste is perfect for a break when you're tired of walking! 🐾 Look for cat paw prints! There are various theories about the origin of the name Maokong, but in fact, cat paw marks are hidden on the road! ? You might be lucky if you find them! 🍵 We also recommend the tea-making experience! At the tea shop, there is an experience plan where you can learn how to brew authentic Taiwanese tea. Just knowing a few tips, such as how to use a teapot and the temperature of the water, can greatly change the taste of the tea! 🥟 Order some mantou (steamed buns) as well! We recommend ordering fluffy mantou (steamed buns) with your tea! The simple taste goes great with tea. Basic information 📍 Location: Maokong, Wenshan District, Taipei City 🚇 Access: About 20 minutes by ropeway from MRT "Zoo Station" 🕒 Ropeway operating hours: 🔹 Weekdays 9:00-21:00 / Saturdays and Sundays 8:30-22:00 💰 Fare: Regular car 120 NTD / Crystal Gondola 140 NTD Personal impressions ✅ The tea is really delicious! Drinking Taiwanese tea in the mountains is exceptional. ✅ The Crystal Gondola is fun! Your feet are transparent and it's full of thrills! ✅ The oolong tea ice cream is rich and delicious. Perfect for a hot day! ✅ Finding cat paw prints is surprisingly fun. It's fun to find hidden spots! ✅ You should definitely order mantou! It goes great with tea. Maokong is a hidden gem where you can enjoy Taiwanese tea at your leisure. It's easy to get to from Taipei, so it's recommended for those who want to spend some time relaxing in nature! #0yentravelFebruary2025