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Maokong Gondola
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Accessibility
Wheelchair friendly
Suitable for
All ages
Highlights
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Enjoy breathtaking aerial views of Taipei and lush tea plantations
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Ride in glass-bottom gondolas for a thrilling, panoramic experience.
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Explore Maokong’s famous tea houses and plantations at the summit.
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A peaceful retreat surrounded by mountains and greenery.
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Conveniently connected to Taipei Zoo and the MRT system.
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About Maokong Gondola
The Maokong Gondola offers a breathtaking aerial journey through Taipei's lush hillsides, connecting the zoo area to the famous tea-growing highlands of Maokong. This scenic cable car ride provides panoramic views of the city, dense forests, and rolling tea plantations, making it a must-do for nature lovers and photography enthusiasts.
Local Legends & Stories
Maokong has been a renowned tea-producing area since the 19th century, with legends saying early settlers discovered superior oolong growth on these misty slopes. The area's name translates to 'goat well,' referencing ancient local water sources.
Must Do Experiences
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Ride in the transparent glass-bottom gondolas for an unforgettable aerial perspective
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Visit traditional tea houses in Maokong and sample local oolong teas
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Explore Zhinan Temple en route for spiritual tranquility and cultural insights
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Take a leisurely stroll through the forested trails near the summit stations
Hidden Gems
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The second-to-last station, Zhinan Temple, offers a quieter stop with stunning valley views
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Early morning rides provide the clearest skies and fewest crowds
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Look for hidden tea plantation paths behind the Maokong station for peaceful walks
What Makes it Special
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One of Taiwan's longest urban gondola systems with four scenic stops
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Seamless connection between Taipei Zoo, MRT, and Maokong's highland tea culture
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Glass-bottom cars add a thrilling dimension to an already picturesque journey
Available Facilities
Perfect Timing
When to visit for the best experience
Visit on clear weekdays between October and March for the best visibility and comfortable temperatures. Sunset rides offer particularly stunning views as Taipei's skyline glows in the evening light.
Photography Guide
Capture the perfect shots
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Capture the city panorama from the glass-bottom gondola during golden hour
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Frame shots of tea plantations from the Zhinan Temple station platform
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Use a wide-angle lens to capture both interior gondola views and exterior landscapes
Cultural Etiquette
Respect local customs and traditions
When visiting tea houses, it's customary to remove shoes before entering certain tasting rooms Respect quiet hours at Zhinan Temple and dress modestly Tea pouring etiquette involves tapping fingers on the table to show gratitude
Special Events & Experiences
Enhanced experiences and seasonal highlights
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Maokong Tea Festival in spring featuring tea picking demonstrations and tastings
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Special evening gondola rides during Taipei's lantern festival season
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Seasonal tea harvest events at local plantations with guided tours
Important Guidelines & Safety
Essential safety information and guidelines
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Hold handrails firmly during boarding and alighting, especially with children
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Secure loose items when riding glass-bottom gondolas to prevent drops
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Follow all weather-related closures as mountain conditions can change rapidly
Visitor Information
Entry Fee
Adult tickets range from NT$70-100 for single rides depending on distance traveled. Round-trip and combined zoo tickets offer better value for visitors.
Visit Duration
Plan 2-3 hours to enjoy the gondola ride, explore Maokong tea houses, and take in the highland atmosphere. Allow extra time during peak seasons for potential queue waits.
Accessibility
The gondola system is wheelchair accessible with priority boarding available. Assistance is provided at stations for visitors with mobility challenges.
Highlights
Maokong Gondola
- Enjoy breathtaking aerial views of Taipei and lush tea plantations
- Ride in glass-bottom gondolas for a thrilling, panoramic experience.
- Explore Maokong’s famous tea houses and plantations at the summit.
- A peaceful retreat surrounded by mountains and greenery.
- Conveniently connected to Taipei Zoo and the MRT system.
Opening hours
All year
Notes
Overview
The Maokong Gondola is one of Taipei's most scenic and beloved leisure attractions, offering a breathtaking aerial cable car journey through the forested hillsides of southern Taipei from Taipei Zoo Station all the way up to the tea-growing highlands of Maokong. Operated by the Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation, the gondola system stretches approximately 4.03 kilometres across four stations — Taipei Zoo, Taipei Zoo South, Zhinan Temple, and Maokong — rising steadily through dense subtropical forest and offering sweeping panoramic views over the city, the surrounding mountain ranges, and the verdant valleys below. It is one of the few urban gondola systems in Asia that combines effortless scenic transportation with a genuine cultural and culinary destination at its summit, making it equally appealing as a sightseeing experience, a family day out, and a popular evening excursion for both locals and international visitors.The gondola fleet includes both standard enclosed cabins and the much-sought-after Crystal Cabins — gondolas fitted with a transparent glass floor panel that allows guests to look directly down through the cabin base to the forest canopy and terrain far below, adding a thrilling and unforgettable dimension to the aerial journey for those willing to embrace the vertigo-inducing perspective. Each cabin accommodates up to 8 passengers and the ride between the bottom and top stations takes approximately 30 minutes each way, delivering consistently spectacular views throughout. At the Maokong summit, the gondola connects visitors to one of Taiwan's most charming tea culture destinations — a hillside community of traditional teahouses, restaurants, and scenic viewpoints nestled among the tea plantations that have defined the area's identity for generations. The Maokong area is particularly celebrated for its Tieguanyin and Four Seasons oolong teas, and a visit to one of the many rustic teahouses perched along the hillside ridge is an essential and deeply enjoyable part of the full Maokong experience.
Important Information
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1. A-Yi Shi's Big Teapot Tea Restaurant
2. MaoKong Clear Spring Plaza
3. Zhengda Leisure Tea Garden
4. MaoKong Redwood House
5. MaoKong Twin Oaks Tea House
6. MaoKong Guan Ding Tea Garden
7. MaoKong Cold Mountain Tea House
8. Moon Invitation Tea House. Note that each partner store has different closing days, so please check the operating hours before visiting.
Note: The MaoKong Tieguanyin DIY Tea Sealing Experience Package is not applicable during consecutive holidays. Present your E-ticket for direct verification and access.;Location of use;MaoKong Designated Merchants;Time of use;14:00~15:00(Tuesday–Sunday, not applicable for consecutive holidays);15:00~16:00(Tuesday–Sunday, not applicable for consecutive holidays) Present your E-ticket for direct verification and access. Location of use MaoKong Designated Merchants Time of use 14:00~15:00(Tuesday–Sunday, not applicable for consecutive holidays);15:00~16:00(Tuesday–Sunday, not applicable for consecutive holidays)
Location
No. 8, Section 2, Xinguang Road, Wenshan District, Taipei, Taiwan
Frequently Asked Questions
About Maokong Gondola
Guests typically begin the Maokong Gondola experience at Taipei Zoo Station — the lower terminus located adjacent to Taipei Zoo in the Wenshan District — which is directly accessible via the Wenhu Line of the Taipei Metro. Tickets are purchased at the station using an EasyCard or cash, with separate queues available for standard cabins and the popular Crystal Cabin upgrade. During busy weekend periods, wait times for Crystal Cabins can extend to 30 minutes or more, while standard cabins typically board with minimal delay. Once boarded, the gondola departs smoothly and begins its gradual ascent through the suburban neighbourhoods at the city's southern fringe before transitioning almost immediately into dense subtropical forest — a transition that feels remarkably abrupt and immersive given how close the gondola's lower station is to the heart of the city.
The journey upward passes through the Taipei Zoo South station — an optional stop for guests visiting the zoo's lower sections — before continuing to the mid-route Zhinan Temple station, where guests wishing to explore the expansive hillside Taoist temple complex can disembark and reboard a later cabin at no additional fare cost. The temple sits on a dramatic hillside setting with its own sweeping views and is well worth a 30 to 45-minute detour for guests with an interest in Taiwanese religious architecture and culture. From Zhinan Temple, the final leg of the ascent to Maokong station delivers the most dramatic scenery of the entire journey — the forest canopy thickening around the cable as the city basin spreads increasingly wide below, particularly photogenic in the late afternoon golden light or after dark when Taipei's illuminated skyline fills the horizon.
At Maokong station, guests emerge onto a hillside plateau where a network of walking paths, viewpoint terraces, and traditional teahouses fans out across the ridge among the tea gardens. Most visitors settle into one of the many open-sided teahouses for a pot of locally grown Tieguanyin or Four Seasons oolong tea, accompanied by light Taiwanese snacks, before exploring the surrounding trails and viewpoints at a relaxed pace. The atmosphere at Maokong is unhurried and deeply local — particularly on weekday evenings when Taipei residents escape the city heat for a quiet tea session above the lights of the metropolis below. The return gondola journey back to Taipei Zoo station completes the experience, with most guests allowing between 3 and 5 hours in total for a comfortable visit that includes travel time, a teahouse stop, and a brief exploration of the summit area.
Secure loose items when riding glass-bottom gondolas to prevent drops
Follow all weather-related closures as mountain conditions can change rapidly
Frame shots of tea plantations from the Zhinan Temple station platform
Use a wide-angle lens to capture both interior gondola views and exterior landscapes
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