- Area: MRT TAICHUNG CITY HALL STATION EXIT 2
- Duration: 1 day / 8 hrs
- Minimum participation: 2
1.From Leaf to Cup: Experience the complete journey of Taiwan’s iconic oolong tea in one of the island's most productive tea regions.
2.Tea Street Immersion: Walk through the historic Songboling Tea Street, where the aroma of roasting tea leaves fills the air.
3.The "Six Senses" Workshop: Engage in a sensory tea-smoking and blending experience to craft a signature tea that reflects your personal taste.
4.Mountain-View Dining: Enjoy a local-inspired feast at "Barefoot Fairy," surrounded by the serene landscapes of the Bagua Plateau.
What's Included: Deep local tours, sightseeing insights, 9-seater luxury van service, professional guides, and all entry tickets. What's Not Included: Lunch and any local Taiwanese snacks you'd like to pick up along the way!
- Meeting point : MRT TAICHUNG CITY HALL STATION EXIT 2
- Meeting Time : 09:00am (Tour will be finished around 17:00pm)
- Included / Not Included
What's Included:
Deep local tours, sightseeing insights, 9-seater luxury van service, professional guides, and all entry tickets.
What's Not Included:
Lunch and any local Taiwanese snacks you'd like to pick up along the way!
- Tour Introduction :
For many travelers, Taiwanese tea is defined by its golden hue and sweet aftertaste. But in Songboling, Nantou, tea is the very breath of the land and a legacy spanning over a century.
Perched atop the Bagua Plateau, where iron-rich red soil meets persistent mountain mists, this region has become Taiwan’s most prolific and technically advanced cradle for Oolong tea.
This journey is not merely about drinking tea; it is an invitation to explore the soul of the leaf through a "Six Senses" experience—a deep dive into scent, touch, and flavor.
🌿 The Touch of the Earth: A Tea Harvesting Debut
Our journey begins in the emerald-green plantations. After donning traditional harvesting gear and bamboo hats, we step into the rows of tea bushes. Guided by master farmers, you will learn the delicate art of plucking the perfect "one bud, two leaves." The moment your fingertips meet the fresh, turgid tea shoots, you realize this is more than agriculture—it is a silent dialogue with nature, capturing the essence of the sun and dew of the Bagua Plateau.
🧤 The Warmth of Craftsmanship: The "Six Senses" Workshop
After the harvest, we enter the heart of our expedition: the craft workshop. Here, you will participate in the most mesmerizing stages of tea production:
The Art of Rolling: Feel the tea fibers soften under the rhythmic motion of your palms, releasing a vibrant, herbaceous aroma.
The Roasting Process: Witness how precision heating transforms the chemical soul of the leaf, shifting from fresh greenery to deep, mellow notes.
Bespoke Blending: In a rare opportunity, you will experience traditional tea-smoking techniques and blend your own "signature tea"—a unique creation that reflects your personal palate to take home as a living memory.
🏘️ Fragrance in Every Step: Songboling Tea Street Immersion
Next, we stroll through the historic Songboling Tea Street. This iconic thoroughfare is lined with heritage shops, where the air is a thick tapestry of aromas from various roasting styles. Led by an expert guide, we will explore the hidden alleys to understand how this village became the strategic hub of Taiwan's tea industry, stopping at local masters' tables to learn how to truly "appraise" the unique mountain character of an Oolong infusion.
🍽️ A Symphony of Flavors: Mountain-View Dining at "Barefoot Fairy"
As your senses become fully attuned to the world of tea, we conclude our day at "Barefoot Fairy," a renowned restaurant perched on the edge of the plateau. Offering panoramic views of the Changhua plains, this venue provides a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Enjoy a specially curated meal where local tea leaves and seasonal ingredients are integrated into every dish—a perfect harmony of landscape and gastronomy to end your journey.
