Maokong

New Taipei City

Maokong Gondola showing mountains, a city and a skyscraper
Taipei which includes religious aspects, a city and heritage architecture
Maokong
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Taipei which includes landscape views, farmland and mountains

The mountainous district of Taipei is well known for its tea growing. Find teahouses, scenic views, hiking trails and Buddhist temples.

Tea is an important element of Taiwanese culture and lifestyle. Maokong Mountain, the tea-growing region on Taipei’s doorstep, is the place where tea leaves are grown, processed and sold. Visit this stunning mountainous region, dense with jungle, to enjoy panoramic views of the city and hiking trails that pass through picturesque landscapes and Buddhist temples.

This area was once used to farm camphor, rice, leeks and Paochung tea. Today, tea leaves draw many visitors. Take a tour of the plantations and learn how to make a pot of Taiwanese tea in the traditional manner. Tea shops and traditional teahouses sell many types of the fragrant leaves and offer information about the growing and processing of the product.

Take the gondola to the top of the mountain to enjoy aerial views of Taipei. Relax in a café on the mountain edge and enjoy another cup of tea, looking out at the view, enjoying the breeze, and spotting the many different species of birds and butterflies. Cross wooden bridges over trickling streams and admire ferns, machilus shrubs and acacia trees. Stop in the alley near the gondola station to buy local delicacies such as tempura, corn on the cob, sweet pork sausages, ice cream and glutinous rice wrapped in bamboo.

Visit San Xuan Temple. On the way, pass tombs that face out over the city, and see other Buddhist temples built into caves and behind waterfalls. Walk along the mountain ridge into the open fields. At Niaokeng, spot rare geological formations, known as teapot holes, which are formed by erosion of the rocks in the riverbeds.

Enjoy the mountains for a few hours or the whole day. Hiking is pleasant year-round. Cool mountain air provides a great place to escape the summer heat in the city.

Use the Maokong Gondola to get to Maokong Mountain. The gondola offers views over the region, and stations along the way allow you to get off to explore on foot. You can also take a bus from downtown, or the MRT train to Mucha Zoo. Those who are active can hike or bike from Taipei City.


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Top hotels in Maokong

The Grand Hotel

The Grand Hotel

4.5 out of 5
1 Zhongshan N Road Sec 4, Zhongshang District, Taipei
The price is €109 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
€109
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Taipei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,565 reviews)
"Very good"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

The Grand Hotel
Regent Taipei

Regent Taipei

5 out of 5
No 3, Lane 39, Section 2, ZhongShan North, Road, Taipei
The price is €208 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
€208
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Taipei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,069 reviews)
"It’s really a convenient location to tourists they want to try local cuisines. It’s extremely well located as a 5 star property"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Regent Taipei
MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao

MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao

4 out of 5
No. 30, Sec. 3, Zhongxiao E. Rd. Daan, Taipei, TPE
The price is €136 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
€136
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Taipei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,243 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staffs, plus good location, the subway station is right next to the hotel, banks with ATM are located nearby to get cash. It was a fantastic journey in Taiwan .."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao
Eastin Taipei Hotel

Eastin Taipei Hotel

3.5 out of 5
14F., No.87, Sec. 4, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Daan Dist., Taipei, Taiwan
The price is €57 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
€57
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Taipei. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"The location was convenient. Our room had a good window view of Taipei 101. The staff was friendly."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Eastin Taipei Hotel
Hotel Midtown Richardson

Hotel Midtown Richardson

4 out of 5
No. 4, Xiushan Street, Zhongzheng District, Taipei
The price is €62 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
€62
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Taipei. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,314 reviews)
"Convenient, each to reach"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Hotel Midtown Richardson
Hotel Metropolitan Premier Taipei

Hotel Metropolitan Premier Taipei

5 out of 5
No. 133, Sec. 3, Nanjing E. Rd., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei
The price is €134 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
€134
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Taipei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,289 reviews)
A nice stay but more like a 4 star experience
"All in all, a comfortable stay. Breakfast was fantastic- a real highlight. I also received a small birthday cake from the on-site patisserie, which was lovely. Daily housekeeping was great. The hotel has a plain beige/brown and very corporate interior design. The dark wood piano bar was nice but ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Hotel Metropolitan Premier Taipei
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Other neighbourhoods around Maokong

Maokong Gondola showing mountains, a city and a skyscraper

Xindian

Xindian is a destination travellers like for its river views, and you might hop aboard the metro at Qizhang Station or Dapinglin Station to explore sights like Bitan Scenic Area.

Xindian

Yonghe

Well liked for its museums and coffee shops, Yonghe is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Lehua Night Market and Museum of World Religions, and jump on the metro at Dingxi Station to get around the city.

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Zhonghe

Zhonghe is well liked for its mountain views and breweries. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Hongludi Nanshan Fude Temple and Global Mall are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Qiaohe Station or Zhonghe Station to get around.

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Commercial Districts

If you're spending time in Commercial Districts, check out sights like Nanya Night Market or Hongludi Nanshan Fude Temple and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Zhongyuan Station or Qiaohe Station.

Commercial Districts
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Banqiao

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Banqiao is a destination travellers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Fuzhong Station or Banxin Station to explore sights like Nanya Night Market.

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Sanchong

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Sanchong is well liked for its restaurants and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Sanhe Night Market and Taipei Bridge are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Cailiao Station or Sanchong Station to get around.

Sanchong

Maokong

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