Ultimate 5-Day Taiwan Adventure: Taipei, Pinglin, Maokong, Taichung Food & Shopping Tour

Day 1: Taipei Arrival & Tea Culture

Taipei, Taiwan on August 20, 2025

1:00am

Arrival at Taipei Taoyuan Airport

Arrive early morning and proceed through immigration. Transfer to hotel to rest after your overnight flight.

TWD0, 1h0m

9:00am

Check-in to Green World Hotel

Stay at Green World Hotel Taipei, known for commuter-friendly location near Taipei Main Station, making it easy to access sightseeing and shopping areas.

TWD0, 30m

9:30am

Breakfast at Yonghe Soy Milk (永和豆漿)

Enjoy a traditional Taiwanese breakfast of soy milk, fried dough sticks, and egg crepes, open from 6am to 11am.

TWD100, 1h

11:00am

Pinglin Tea Culture Tour

Visit Pinglin, known for its lush tea plantations and Tea Museum to learn about Taiwan's tea history and culture. Accessible via bus or taxi from Taipei.

TWD100, 3h

2:30pm

Lunch at Pinglin Tea House

Relish local tea-infused dishes with scenic mountain views – an authentic Taiwanese tea culture experience.

TWD300, 1h

4:00pm

Maokong Gondola Ride

Take the Maokong Gondola cable car offering spectacular views of tea fields and Taipei city. The gondola operates until 9pm.

TWD120, 1h30m

6:00pm

Dinner at Maokong Tea Restaurant

Enjoy dinner at a tea-themed restaurant serving signature local teas and dishes, open until 9pm.

TWD450, 1h

8:00pm

Return to Taipei

Travel back to Taipei city and rest at the hotel after a long day of tea exploration.

TWD150, 1h

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Day 2: Shopping & Taipei Exploration

Taipei, Taiwan on August 21, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Fuhang Soy Milk

Sample Taipei's famous breakfast spot known for egg pancakes and warm soy milk. Opens at 5am.

TWD120, 1h

9:30am

Gloria Outlet Shopping

Take MRT and shuttle bus to Gloria Outlets for bargain shopping on local and international brands. The outlet opens from 11am to 9pm.

TWD200, 5h

2:00pm

Lunch at Gloria Outlet Food Court

Choose from multiple dining options including Taiwanese street food and international cuisine inside the outlet.

TWD300, 1h

6:00pm

Return to Taipei downtown

Head back to the city center to rest or explore nearby night markets.

TWD200, 1h

7:30pm

Dinner at Raohe Street Night Market

Taste authentic Taiwanese street food like pepper buns, stinky tofu, and bubble tea. Open typically from 5pm until midnight.

TWD350, 2h

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Day 3: Taichung Day Trip

Taichung, Taiwan on August 22, 2025

6:30am

Travel to Taichung by High-Speed Rail

Take early bullet train from Taipei to Taichung, duration approx 1h. Tickets cost around TWD700 one way.

TWD700, 1h

8:00am

Breakfast near Taichung Station

Enjoy a quick breakfast at local bakery or café near the station, to energize for the day.

TWD150, 30m

9:00am

Green Fantasy Forest

Spend your morning exploring this immersive themed forest with beautiful nature and entertaining exhibits. Entrance ticket approx TWD300. Open 9am-6pm.

TWD300, 3h

12:30pm

Lunch at Miyahara Food Court

Located inside Miyahara, select from diverse Taiwanese dishes and snacks in a stylish setting.

TWD400, 1h

2:00pm

Miyahara Ice Cream

Treat yourselves to Okinawan-style ice cream and creative flavors at this iconic dessert spot. Own expense approx TWD200+.

TWD250, 45m

3:00pm

Explore Miyahara Eyes Clinic Area

Shop and enjoy the distinct architecture, souvenir stores, and photography spots within Miyahara Eyecare Clinic building.

TWD0, 1h

5:30pm

Return to Taipei by High-Speed Rail

Catch evening train back to Taipei to rest at hotel.

TWD700, 1h

7:00pm

Dinner near hotel

Enjoy a convenient dinner near Green World Hotel featuring Taiwanese or international cuisine.

TWD350, 1h

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Day 4: Taipei Food & Shopping

Taipei, Taiwan on August 23, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Dajia Tianhou Temple Night Market stalls

Experience variety of Taiwanese breakfast snacks available early in the morning.

TWD150, 1h

9:30am

Ximending Shopping District

Explore the vibrant pedestrian shopping area with fashion boutiques, street food stalls, and pop culture stores. Shops generally open from 11am but many cafes open earlier.

TWD0, 4h