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March 16th, 2026

Maokong Tea Farms & Gondola Ride 2026 | Taipei Hidden Gem

Join me on a scenic journey to Maokong, starting from the Taipei Zoo MRT station and riding the gondola with breathtaking views. This Travel vlog captures the beauty of Taiwan’s tea plantations and offers a glimpse into local attractions. It’s an ideal taipei travel experience, easily accessible via public transportation.

TRAVEL TIPS FOR MAOKONG đź’ˇ

🌸 Give yourself at least 3 to 4 hours to explore the area properly.
🌸 Avoid the tea houses right next to the station for a more authentic experience.
🌸 The glass-bottom cable car costs an extra 50 Taiwanese dollars per ride.
🌸 Wear comfortable shoes for the mountain paths and steep stairs.

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0:00 Getting to the Maokong Gondola
0:25 Riding the glass bottom cable car
1:05 Exploring tea plantations and hiking
1:24 Arrival at Maokong
1:35 Quick tips
1:55 Best lunch and tea house spots
2:38 Camphor Trail and water buffalo
3:09 Gorgeous hiking trails
4:15 Where to have lunch
4:54 Redwood Tea House
5:27 Visiting the Lazy Day Cafe
6:27 Zhinan Temple
6:44 Temples and golden wish cards
7:33 Meeting the temple cats
8:00 Thoughts on the crystal bottom Gondola/Cable Cars
8:54 Photo Op
9:05 Taipei 101
9:38 Coffee and views on 88th Floor
10:15 Another view of Taipei 101

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