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Private Longshan Temple and Dadaocheng Walking Tour
Taipei, Taiwan
$190
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Overview
The Private Walking Tour in Taipei's Vintage Dadaocheng offers a fascinating look into one of the city's oldest neighborhoods. With a rich history tied to Taiwan's tea trade, this tour immerses you in a vibrant blend of culture and spirituality.
- 🏯 Visit Longshan Temple, one of Taipei’s oldest and most iconic temples, showcasing exquisite Buddhist and Taoist decor that reflects Taiwanese spiritual life.
- 🚇 Enjoy a short MRT ride to Taipei North Gate, a historic landmark from 1884, the only remaining gate of Taipei’s original city walls that maintains its authentic appearance.
- 🧵 Stroll through Yongle Textile Market, Taipei’s premier textile hub, featuring a diverse array of fabrics from traditional prints to modern designs, along with tailor shops and a vibrant wet market.
- ⛩️ Discover Taipei Xia Hai City God Temple, a popular local temple with deep historical ties to Dadaocheng, where visitors pray for love and companionship.
- 🍵 Optional visit to Sin Hong Choon, a beautifully restored tea shop established in 1934, offering a glimpse into the traditional tea industry of Taiwan. Availability depends on the day of your tour.
- 🌿 If Sin Hong Choon is unavailable, explore Wang Tea, operated by the Wang family since 1890, where you can learn about traditional tea production and participate in a Taiwanese tea ceremony.
- 🌅 Experience Dadaocheng Wharf, known as Pier 9, a scenic riverside destination that offers picturesque sunset views over the Tamsui River and a lively atmosphere with food stalls.
- 👶 Pram/stroller friendly, making it easy for families with infants and small children to enjoy this walking tour.
- 🌍 Local guides are available in English, Spanish, or Chinese, ensuring an engaging and informative experience.
- 💵 Gratuities and food and drinks are included, providing a hassle-free outing.
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Private Walking Tour in Taipei's Vintage Dadaocheng
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours
- Local Guide in English / Spanish / Chinese
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Meeting point
MRT Longshan Temple Exit 1 (outside)
Return details
We will finish in Dadaocheng where is possible to take MRT at the following stations: Beimen station or Daqiaotou station.
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Longshan TempleAt the designated time, we’ll meet up with our guide at Exit 1 (outside) of the MRT Longshan Temple subway stop. Our first destination is the Longshan Temple, one of the oldest and most iconic temples in the city, offering a glimpse into Taiwanese spiritual life through its exquisite Buddhist and Taoist styles decor.
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Taipei North Gate (ChengEn Gate)After visiting the temple we'll take Taipei's MRT for a short ride to Taipei's North Gate. Beimen is a historic landmark built in 1884 during the Qing Dynasty. It’s the only surviving gate from Taipei’s original city walls that retains its authentic look.
- From Beimen North Gate we'll walk to the entrance of the historical Dadaocheng, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Taipei. (pass by)
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Yongle Textile MarketThis fabric market is Taipei’s top textile hub, offering a wide range of fabrics—from traditional prints to modern designs. Located in a historic building, it also features tailor shops and a vibrant wet market downstairs.
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Taipei Xia Hai City God TempleDadaocheng also hosts one of the most popular temples in the city, the City God Temple. The history of this temple is intimately tied to the history of Dadaocheng, as it was founded shortly after the first settlers came to Dihua Street. This temple is also popular amongst the locals for being the place to pray to find your special one.
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Sin Hong Choon(OPTIONAL, depends on availability) This old Tea Shop was established in 1934 in Dadaocheng. Is a beautifully restored three-story building that once served as a tea shop, factory, warehouse, and residence.
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If Sin Hong Choon is no available on the day of your tour we can visit beautiful Wang tea instead. Run by the Wang family who moved to Taiwan from China in 1890. Their shop was their base for the export of tea to Southeast Asia. We will have the opportunity to visit Wang’s tea factory and discover the traditional way to produce and store tea. The store’s staff and our friendly guides will guide you through the basic types of tea (oolong, black, green, tieguanyin, etc.) and demonstrate how to perform a Taiwanese tea ceremony.
- Dadaocheng Wharf, also known as Pier 9, is a scenic riverside destination in Taipei's historic Dadaocheng district. Once a bustling trade port, it now offers picturesque sunset views over the Tamsui River, lively food stalls, and a relaxed atmosphere. (pass by)
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Private Longshan Temple and Dadaocheng Walking Tour
Taipei, Taiwan
$190
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!