Spend a half-day from Taipei exploring Feitsui Reservoir’s ‘thousand island’ inlets and Pinglin’s tea terraces. Visit the Pinglin Tea Museum, taste Wenshan Baozhong, and take in hilltop tea-plantation views.
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A low-slung bus eases out of Taipei and, within an hour, the city’s concrete chatter softens into a green hush. Hills fold into one another; the Feitsui Reservoir appears like a fractured mirror—shallows and inlets carving a ‘thousand-island’ pattern that dares you to look closer.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short, gentle walks and standing during tastings.
Wildlife
History
Pinglin’s tea industry developed around the region’s cool, misty microclimate—Wenshan Baozhong became a local specialty and a cultural touchstone for Taiwanese tea production.
Conservation
Feitsui Reservoir is a protected watershed; visitors should stay on paths and avoid littering. Sustainable tea practices and small-holder farming support soil health and biodiversity.
Reserve your spot on the Thousand Island Lake and Pinglin Tea Plantation from Taipei today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Carry local cash
Many small tea shops and roadside vendors accept cash only—bring NT$ for tastings, snacks and souvenirs.
Wear comfortable shoes
The tour includes short walks on paved and uneven farm tracks—sturdy sneakers or light hiking shoes are best.
Bring a light layer
Reservoir outlooks can be breezy even on warm days; a windbreaker or fleece helps during photo stops.
Mind the tasting portions
Tea tastings can be concentrated—sip slowly and drink water to reset your palate between varieties.
Comfortable walking shoes
Support and grip for short uphill walks and farm-track surfaces.
Cash (NT$)
Needed for small purchases at rural tea shops and eateries.
Light rain jacket or windbreaker
Keeps you comfortable at breezy reservoir viewpoints and during sudden showers.
spring
Sun protection (hat & sunscreen)
Exposed viewpoints and terraces offer little shade during midday.
summer