Shiding Day Tour | Thousand Island Lake & Bagua Tea Plantation & Shenkeng Old Street | Depart from Taipei

－ Itinerary Introduction －

• Thousand Island Lake (Qiandao Lake)
  Located upstream of the Feitsui Reservoir, the numerous mountains and lake waters form a catchment basin. Looking out from the viewpoint, the lush green mountains and crystal-clear lake water create a breathtaking, fairyland-like scene where the winding mountains and water intersect with the tea plantations.

• Bagua Tea Plantation
  There is an observation deck next to the Bagua Tea Plantation, offering panoramic views of the surrounding tea fields and the Beishi River. Walking along the industrial road, you can enjoy the scenery of the nearby tea plantations. With the blue, rippling waters of the Beishi River in the distance as a backdrop, the tea plantation landscape is as beautiful as a painting.

• Shenkeng Old Street
  Known for its clear water and a special salt-brine production method, the tofu here features a unique charcoal-infused flavor that attracts many food lovers, making it widely known as the 'Furusato of Tofu,' which has contributed to the prosperity of the Old Street. Nurtured by the beautiful mountains and waters, and inheriting the pioneering spirit of the ancestors, the 'Four Treasures of Shenkeng'—tea, tofu, bamboo shoots, and black pork—have maintained excellent quality and become famous local specialties. The area surrounding the commercial district also hides many surprising experiences. For example, the Shenkeng Huang Family Yongan Residence, listed as one of the top ten historic mansions in Taiwan; Arouyang, which offers original natural landscapes, ancient trails interwoven with tea fragrance and bamboo forests, and unique leisure garden dining. Furthermore, you might not know that the ferry pier next to the Old Street was an important transshipment hub for tea from the Wenshan area on the Jingmei River a century ago, and served as a station on the Danlan Ancient Trail and the Tea Road leading to Dadaocheng. (Introduction sourced from New Taipei City Travel)