Maokong gondola station — Local services in Taipei

I ride this gondola with my husband and 2 kids... To be honest the ride was fine... But the attitude of the operator girl name niqi or tiki or whatever her name was NOT!!! POOR SERVICES!! SHE SHOULDN'T WORK NEAR ANY KIDS! PARENT PLEASE BE AWARE! Inside the gondola, there are 2 paper/plastic fan that i think it can be use during summer as the condition inside the cabin can be a little bit hot, so my kids take the fan and use it. Arrived at the Maokong Station, we ask if it's possible to stay in the cabin as we bought the all day ride ticket, but thi operater girl name niqi/tiki/maqi or whatever her name is said no we can't, so she Rush us to get down (we bring 2 strollers), then without saying anything, SHE PULL THE FAN THAT MY KIDS HOLD HARSHLY AND THEN PULL MY KIDS HAND HARSHLY WITHOUT EVEN SAYING A WORD!!!!! SHE EVEN ACCUSED MY SON (5.Y.O) STOLE THE FAN!!! ARE YOU CRAZY???? It's not OKAY TO DO THAT TO KIDS!!!! YOU CAN ASK NICELY! NOT PULLING KIDS HANDS! I did make complain with her supervisor twice (Once in that station, the second in the station where we coming from) they are all apologized. I wish something like this never happened to other...

Maokong is a beautiful hillside area best known for its sweeping views over Taipei and its strong tea culture. The gondola ride up is part of the experience, giving you a chance to see the city gradually fall away as you head into the mountains. Once at the top, the scenery is peaceful, especially on clear days when you can enjoy a wide, panoramic view.

The main activity here is tea. There are plenty of teahouses offering different varieties, and it’s a nice place to sit down, relax, and enjoy a slow afternoon. It’s perfect if you want a quiet escape from the city, surrounded by nature and calm.

That said, there isn’t much else to do. Beyond sipping tea and walking around the area, the options for activities or shopping are very limited. If you’re looking for a lively place with lots of attractions, Maokong may feel underwhelming.

Overall, it’s worth a visit if you’re after a relaxing break with good tea and beautiful views. But if you’re seeking entertainment or variety, it may not be...

It was a rainy, cool day but the ride on the gondola was great! Smooth ride up & down. The entrance fee was very inexpensive. Great views despite the rain and fog. We saved twd $20 by using our easy card. We went straight up to the third stop at the top. Lots to do and see once we got out. We had a nice local lunch across from the station. The owner was bbqing some cuttlefish balls and sausages out front. We had some ice cream across the way after. Walked around and went back down. It was busier but still fairly fast to get on the gondola. Would totally...