Maokong 貓空

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6 May 2016

Maokong is a famous for drinking quality tea and has breathtaking views of Taipei City.  One can hike up to the mountain.  But in hot summer, gondola is more preferred. And the journey is composed of nice spots of the surrounding and far.


It was already after 4 pm when we arrived.  We first headed to the right and walked along the Camphor and Zhanghu Circular Trails. The path is dotted with old farm houses, ponds, wooden bridge/terrace and pubic art of an ox cart and a granary.  These recall the old days of agricultural villages.

 
  
 
 
 

There are still other spots such as Zhangzhan Temple, Chang Naimiao Memorial Tea Museum, Sanzuan Temple Path, etc.   Click here for more information.

We returned to the gondola station and continued to the left.  Along the way are many tea houses and snack carts. We settled down to enjoy cold tea and a green tea smoothie.  And of course, the gorgeous views over Taipei City and the beautiful evening light.


To reach Maokong you can take MRT (the brown line) to the terminus station Taipei Zoo (動物園). Transfer to the Maokong Gondola which runs between 8.30am to 9.00 pm (10 pm on Friday and Saturday).



Location: Maokong, Wenshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 116

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