Northeast coast tour
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Tea museum and gondola
Pinglin Tea Culture & Maokong: Guided Day Tour from Taipei + Gondola Ride
Beitou hot-spring tour
Beitou & Yangmingshan National Park: Guided Day Tour from Taipei
| Our recommendations | Northeast coast tour Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi: Day Tour From Taipei | Tea museum and gondola Pinglin Tea Culture & Maokong: Guided Day Tour from Taipei + Gondola Ride | Beitou hot-spring tour Beitou & Yangmingshan National Park: Guided Day Tour from Taipei |
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| Main route | Yehliu, Jiufen and Pingxi | Pinglin and Maokong | Beitou and Yangmingshan |
| Featured activity | Shared sky-lantern launch | Maokong Gondola ride | Hot-spring foot bath |
| Named entry ticket | Yehliu Geopark entry | Pinglin Tea Museum entry | No named entry ticket |
| Best for | Travellers who want the “Northeast coast tour” itinerary | Travellers who want the “Tea museum and gondola” itinerary | Travellers who want the “Beitou hot-spring tour” itinerary |
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How to choose a day trip from Taipei
These tours are best compared by destination and itinerary style, rather than by transport alone. Each is a guided day trip from Taipei, but the places visited and the activities along the way are distinctly different.
For Yehliu, Jiufen and Pingxi
Choose a northeast-coast tour if you want to combine Yehliu’s rock formations with Jiufen and the Pingxi area. Two similar-looking routes are available, so check whether your chosen tour covers Yehliu admission and a shared sky-lantern activity. One route includes both, while another leaves those charges separate.
For tea culture and mountain views
The Pinglin and Maokong route is focused on tea heritage rather than the northeast coast. It combines entry to the Pinglin Tea Museum with a Maokong Gondola ride, making it a strong match for travelers who want a cultural visit alongside elevated scenery.
For volcanic landscapes and hot-spring heritage
Choose the Beitou and Yangmingshan itinerary for a day centered on volcanic scenery and Taiwan’s hot-spring culture. This tour includes a hot-spring foot bath and private local transport.
Key points to compare
- Route: northeast coast, tea country and Maokong, or Beitou and Yangmingshan.
- Featured activities: sky-lantern launching, a gondola ride, or a hot-spring foot bath.
- Entry tickets: check whether admission to Yehliu Geopark or the Pinglin Tea Museum is part of the selected tour.
- Transport format: tours use either an air-conditioned coach or vehicle, while the Beitou and Yangmingshan option uses private local transport.
Tickets and activities
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Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen: Guided Day Tour from Taipei
Visit unique rock formations and wander through lantern-lit alleys
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Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi: Day Tour From Taipei
Experience Taiwan's captivating northeast charm
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Beitou & Yangmingshan National Park: Guided Day Tour from Taipei
Explore volcanic landforms and learn the history of Taiwan's hot spring
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Pinglin Tea Culture & Maokong: Guided Day Tour from Taipei + Gondola Ride
Discover Taipei's top three tea regions in a single day
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Check the itinerary details before booking
A guided tour can make it easier to visit several locations in one day, but the named destinations do not guarantee the same activities or entry arrangements. The most important detail to confirm is what your selected route actually covers at its key stop.
Yehliu admission and the sky-lantern activity
The two northeast-coast tours are the closest alternatives, yet they handle Yehliu Geopark and the sky-lantern experience differently. One booking includes Yehliu entry and a shared lantern launch. The other tour includes guiding and coach transportation, but Yehliu admission and the flying-lantern fee are paid separately.
If seeing Yehliu and releasing a lantern are priorities, choose the option that explicitly includes both. If you mainly want a guided route through Yehliu, Jiufen and Shifen, the coach tour remains a separate format to consider, but plan for those additional charges.
Match the activity to the kind of day you want
The distinctive activity in each itinerary is useful for making a final choice. The Maokong route includes both the tea museum and gondola experience, while the Beitou and Yangmingshan trip includes a hot-spring foot bath. These are not interchangeable extras: they shape whether the day feels more focused on tea culture, mountain scenery, or hot-spring heritage.
Confirm the tour language for your group
Guidance is available in more than one language on the tours, but the language options differ by itinerary. Check the language shown for the specific departure you plan to book, especially if your group needs guidance in a particular language.
What is included and what may be separate
Transportation and guided touring are part of each available day trip, but the related admissions and activities vary. Review the selected booking before reserving, particularly when an itinerary includes a site entry or a special activity that you do not want to arrange separately.
Food and drinks are separate on the tours that specify them as excluded. Gratuities are also separate on several routes. This is worth considering when deciding between tours that otherwise appear similar on the map.
Prices for Taipei day trips: what is included in the tour?
Northeast coast tour, Tea museum and gondola and Beitou hot-spring tour cover different itineraries or activities. Compare the current price against transport, guided time, admission tickets and any meals or extras included.
Two tours with different routes are not directly comparable on price alone, so start with the itinerary you actually want and then compare like-for-like options for your date.
To plan more of your time in Taipei, you can also compare Taipei 101 tickets before finalising your schedule.
Taipei day trips on the day: same-day and last-minute tour availability
If you want to book a tour on the day, check which departures are still available and review the meeting point or transport arrangements. For tomorrow, select tomorrow’s date and compare the remaining tours. Same-day and last-minute availability can be limited on guided departures.
FAQ — Day Trips from Taipei
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions.
What types of day trips can I book from Taipei?
You can choose guided trips to Yehliu, Jiufen and the Pingxi area, tea-focused tours to Pinglin and Maokong, or a Beitou and Yangmingshan itinerary centered on volcanic and hot-spring heritage.
Are the Taipei day trips guided?
Yes. Each available option is a guided day tour from Taipei and includes transportation.
Does a Yehliu, Jiufen and Pingxi tour include Yehliu Geopark entry?
It depends on the tour. One route includes Yehliu Geopark entry, while another requires the entrance fee to be paid separately.
Is a sky-lantern experience included on northeast-coast tours?
One Yehliu, Jiufen and Pingxi tour includes a shared sky-lantern launch. On another northeast-coast tour, the flying-lantern fee is separate.
Which Taipei day trip includes the Maokong Gondola?
The Pinglin Tea Culture and Maokong guided day tour includes a Maokong Gondola ride and entry to the Pinglin Tea Museum.
Which tour includes a hot-spring activity?
The Beitou and Yangmingshan guided day tour includes a hot-spring foot bath.
How much do Taipei day trips cost?
Prices depend on the itinerary, transport, guided time, admissions and any meals or activities included. Compare tours with similar routes before choosing by price.