Discover the spiritual and mercantile roots of Taipei in this interactive tour of the city’s oldest neighborhoods, including a visit to two outstanding temples, a guided tour of one of Taipei’s  oldest neighborhoods, and lunch at a traditional tea house. We’ll also have a lesson in DIY handicrafts, visit a fortune teller, and a family run tea refinery.

Highlights:

• Learn about the philosophy of Confucius

• Learn how to make handicrafts in Dadaocheng

• Sample wares at a family run tea roasting plant

• Visit Baoan Temple, recipient of a 2003 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award

• Engage with local experts in traditional Chinese art and culture

DATES: DAILY, EXCEPT SUNDAY & MONDAY

09:30 – Meet your guide at MRT Yuanshan Station Exit 2.
10:00 – Confucius Temple
11:00 – Bao’an Temple
12:00 – Lunch at Fleisch Traditional Teahouse
13:30 – Handicraft creation in Dadaocheng
14:00 – Fortune teller experience (at guest’s own expense)
15:00 – Visit a family run tea roasting plant
16:00 – Drop off at MRT Beimen Station

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