Maokong Gondola Introduction
The Maokong Gondola, with a total length of 4.03 kilometers, is the first cable car system in Taipei City. A one-way trip takes about 20 to 30 minutes, with four stations: "Zoo Station," "Zoo South Station," "Zhinan Temple Station," and "Maokong Station" for passengers to board and alight. To take the Maokong Gondola from the Zoo Station, it's simple; just take the Taipei Metro Wenhu Line to its last stop, "Zoo Station," and walk to the cable car station. Zoo South Station is the first stop of the gondola, where visitors can take a shuttle bus from the zoo to this station and then ride the gondola to Maokong. Zhinan Temple Station is the second stop, where the temple complex features five main halls, attracting visitors for worship, and there is a tea pavilion offering various teas like Wenshan Baozhong and Tieguanyin for guests to relax. Maokong Station is the final stop of the gondola, surrounded by tea gardens and tea houses, where many people come specifically to drink tea and chat. At night, you can also enjoy the night view of the entire Greater Taipei area from here. If you visit Maokong, be sure to find a tea house to enjoy the famous "Mu Zha Tieguanyin" and "Wenshan Baozhong," while savoring delicious specialty tea meals and appreciating the beautiful scenery of the Taipei Basin, making your visit worthwhile! The three most beautiful times to ride the gondola are after rain during the clouds and mist, at dusk during the sunset glow, and the brilliant night view. As you ride the gondola, you can overlook the moving metro trains, riverside parks along the Jingmei River, Taipei 101, and the Giraffe Incinerator; at the second turn, there is a sharp bend where the view opens up, allowing you to gaze down at the stream of traffic on the freeway; after passing Zhinan Temple Station, you will enter a V-shaped steep slope, the climax of the gondola journey, creating an unforgettable experience.
