Taipei Lifestyle
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Port
Keelung (Taipei), Taiwan
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$220
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 7 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Start the itinerary from Keelung port and drive approximately 50 min to Long Shan Temple. Long Shan Temple was built in 1738, the temple features classic Taiwanese architecture styles mixed with design elements from southern China. It is a Buddhistic temple, but Daoists and worshippers of aboriginal folk deities come here as well. Herb Lane is near by the temple; it is the main trade market of traditional herbal medicine in Taipei. Visit the herbal shops here, you may learn some tips which the locals use to keep their health.
After about 50-min stay around Long Shan Temple, we will gather and leave for Di-hua street, which is crammed with historic, photogenic houses of Baroque style built in 1920s. It was the commercial center of Chinese herbal medicine, dried-food, fabrics, tea, rice, and groceries. It is still the main market of fabrics and groceries. Before the Chinese New Year, the stores will start selling goods special for the great festival. Many people will go there to buy things and experience the atmosphere. You can also visit the Hsia-hai City God Temple, built in 1856, famous for the Matchmaker (said to have brought together 6000 couples).
Then, we will drive to a local restaurant to enjoy the delicious dumplings and shanghai style dishes. After having a great lunch, proceed to a local tea house. You will experience the traditional tea making procedures. Then, have a cup of Chinese tea to enjoy the scent and refreshment. We spend approximately stay at the tea house before returning to port.