Free Tea with a Taipei 101 View? Find it at Maokong's Mount Zhangshan Temple! 🍵🏞️
Looking for a peaceful, beautiful, and unique spot? Then Mount Zhangshan Temple (樟山寺) on Maokong Mountain in Taipei is a must-visit!
No tickets, no crowds, no expensive cafes... just bring a small thermos or cup, climb a few steps, and you can enjoy free Taiwan tea with a stunning backdrop of Taipei 101 and the entire city!
🍵 Tea with a View - Experience Authentic Taiwanese Zen
Mount Zhangshan Temple is not only a peaceful Buddhist temple, but also famous for its spacious terrace overlooking lush green mountains and the Taipei skyline. Best of all, they provide free cups and teapots! You can use the available cups or bring your own.
Simply:
- Pour yourself free hot tea (authentic Taiwanese oolong!)
- Enjoy it in peace, sipping and admiring the beautiful city view.
- Wash your cup and return it to its place.
Delicious tea, beautiful scenery, fresh air – it doesn't get much better than this!
📍 Visiting Information
- 🏠 Mount Zhangshan Temple – 樟山寺
- 📍 Location: Maokong Mountain, Taipei
- 🕰️ Always open (best to visit in the morning or afternoon)
- 🎯 Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/93bgirmzx6hc7AHP6
🚠 Getting to Maokong from Central Taipei:
- Take the MRT to Taipei Zoo Station, then take the Maokong Gondola up the mountain – the scenery along the way is breathtaking!
- From the last Maokong Gondola station, it's about a 10-15 minute walk to the temple.
🧭 Tip: Include this spot in a half-day Maokong itinerary, or combine it with eating and exploring other tea houses in the Maokong area.
📸 Suggested Chill Day Itinerary in Maokong:
- 🌳 Morning: Ride the Gondola, check out the bamboo forest.
- 🍵 Noon: Drink tea at Mount Zhangshan Temple.
- 🥢 Afternoon: Visit a traditional tea house like Yao Yue Teahouse, and eat local food.
- 🌄 Dusk: Watch the sunset from the mountain, see Taipei 101 light up.
