Kaohsiung Cultural Day: Moon World, Lei Cha DIY, Pier-2

Walk otherworldly badlands, then make traditional Hakka tea with your own hands

An 8.5-hour guided tour of Kaohsiung's Hakka heartland, visiting Tianliao Moon World's clay ridges, Meinong Folk Village where you prepare lei cha, Meinong Lake at sunset, Qishan Old Street, and Pier-2 Art Center. The guide speaks English or Chinese. Transportation, insurance and the lei cha DIY charge are included. Some trails at Moon World may be under maintenance, so timing can shift.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Kaohsiung's cultural highlights

• Walk through Tianliao Moon World
• Visit Meinong Folk Village
• Make your own Lei cha
• Stroll by Meinong Lake at sunset
• Explore Qishan Old Street
• Visit Pier-2 Art Center

The experience

Eight and a half hours takes you through four stops that trace Hakka culture and landscape. You start at Tianliao Moon World, where eroded clay ridges and gullies create terrain that looks like another planet: the trails wind through this badlands formation, though some sections may be closed for maintenance. From there you move to Meinong Folk Village, the core of the day: you'll see traditional architecture and indigo dyeing work, then sit down to make your own lei cha, a Hakka herbal tea blend you prepare and taste. The guide walks you through it. The experience charge is already in your booking.

The afternoon softens into quieter moments. You take a lakeside stroll at Meinong Lake as the sun drops, then move through Qishan Old Street, where Baroque-style buildings from the Japanese colonial era line the way, mixed with local snacks and vintage shops. The day closes at Pier-2 Art Center, a contemporary art space that sits at the edge of Kaohsiung's harbor. Transportation between all stops is included, and your guide (speaking English or Chinese) stays with the group throughout. The total time accounts for travel between each location.

Bring sun protection: an umbrella, hat or light jacket matter here, and if rain threatens, bring a raincoat. The tour can shift or cancel if weather turns severe. Latecomers won't be refunded, and changes within 24 hours may not go through. If your group doesn't hit the minimum headcount, you'll get a cancellation notice.

What’s included

• A live guide in English or Chinese.
• transportation to and from all four stops.
• the lei cha DIY experience and its NTD 120 charge.
• insurance coverage.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 09:30

AgesAdult (4 and older) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by MyProGuide Inc.

Is this one for you?You make the lei cha yourself rather than watching a demonstration, which is what makes the Hakka tradition stick. You're not just seeing the village, you're doing what people there have done for generations. This suits anyone who wants to move beyond sightseeing and actually participate in the culture they're visiting.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 4).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is lei cha and what do I make when I prepare it?

Lei cha is a traditional Hakka herbal tea blend. You mix and grind herbs, tea leaves and other ingredients together as part of the DIY experience at Meinong Folk Village, then drink what you've made. It's a hands-on way to taste Hakka tradition.

How much walking is involved at Tianliao Moon World?

Tianliao Moon World is a walk-through experience across the otherworldly badlands terrain. Some trails are currently under maintenance, so the exact route and duration may shift depending on which sections are open when you visit.

What's included in the price and what do I need to pay extra for?

The tour includes your guide, transportation between all stops, insurance, and the lei cha DIY experience charge of NTD 120. Meals and personal expenses are not covered.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my tour?

The tour can be canceled or postponed if bad weather is forecast. You're advised to bring an umbrella or raincoat just in case, and the operator will notify you if conditions force a change.