From Taipei: Dongyanshan Forest & Daxi Tea Factory Day Tour

Escape the city and explore the lush Taoyuan highlands on a guided day trip from Taipei. Walk along ancient logging trails in Dongyanshan National Forest and visit the Daxi Old Tea Factory.
Begin your day with a convenient morning pickup from your hotel or preferred meeting point in Taipei. Leave the bustling city behind and journey into the Taoyuan highlands toward Dongyanshan (Eye Mountain), named for its distinctive silhouette that resembles an eye looking toward the eastern horizon.

Covering over 1,400 hectares, Dongyanshan is renowned for its vast plantations of Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica), planted during the mid-20th century. Upon arrival, embark on a guided walk along well-maintained timber boardwalks and forest trails. As you walk beneath towering tree canopies, your guide will share insights into the area's rich ecosystem, native flora, and historic forestry operations.

Inhale the refreshing, phytoncide-rich air as you explore remnant logging machinery, cable-car pulley setups, and historical rail tracks that once transported timber down the mountain. Keep an eye out for resident wildlife, including Formosan macaques, endemic bird species, and ancient tree ferns.

After taking in the revitalizing forest atmosphere, descend toward the tranquil hillsides of Daxi to visit the legendary Daxi Old Tea Factory. Originally constructed in 1926 by the Nitto Tea Corporation during the Japanese colonial era, this landmark produced up to 600 tonnes of high-quality black tea annually for global export under the famous "Nitto Black Tea" brand.

Rebuilt after a tragic fire in 1956, the structure today stands as an architectural masterpiece, blending British-style industrial design, Japanese wood trusses, and Taiwanese blue accents. Explore the spacious second-floor drying room with its iconic blue-painted wooden window louvers designed to optimize airflow during tea drying.

During your visit, gain a deeper understanding of the tea-making process—from picking and withered leaf processing to rolling and fermentation. End your visit with a peaceful tea-tasting experience, sampling freshly brewed local black teas and premium high-mountain oolongs in a minimalist setting overlooking quiet water gardens.

To complete your day, stop by Daxi Old Street, famed for its beautifully preserved 1920s Baroque-style storefronts featuring elaborate stone carvings. Enjoy free time to wander the historic lanes, browse traditional craft workshops, and sample classic local snacks such as Daxi dried tofu, peanut brittle, and traditional rice cakes before relaxing on your comfortable drive back to Taipei.

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