Pineapple Cake DIY in Taipei: Make & Explore 4 Landmarks

Roll out Taiwanese pineapple cakes, then walk four of Taipei's most layered neighborhoods

A 6-hour class and guided tour in Taipei combines a hands-on pineapple cake DIY session with visits to Longshan Temple, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Dihua Street and Raohe Street Night Market (afternoon departures only). You make the cakes under expert instruction, then move through the city with a Chinese or English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Longshan Temple40m
2. Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall40m
3. Dihua Street1h
4. Raohe Street Night Market1h

Taipei cultural and culinary adventure

• Pineapple Cake DIY class
• Visit Longshan Temple
• Explore Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
• Wander Dihua Street and dress fitting
• Optional visit to Raohe Street Night Market

The experience

The pineapple cake class is the anchor: you mix, mold, bake and taste your own batch under guidance from instructors who walk you through each step. Once that's done, the tour shifts to the streets. Longshan Temple comes first: an ornate, centuries-old spiritual center in the heart of the city where you can move through courtyards and intricate roofwork. From there, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall sits as a grand historical monument where you can photograph and absorb the scale of the architecture.

Dihua Street is where the pace slows into wandering. The neighborhood is lined with tea shops, spice vendors and traditional goods. You have time to browse and pick up what catches your eye. If your departure is after 1pm, Raohe Street Night Market opens at 5pm and becomes your final stop: a sprawling food market where stalls serve barbecue skewers, stinky tofu, seafood and other Taiwanese street food. An option to wear a qipao (traditional Chinese dress) for photos is available on Dihua Street if you want it.

Transport is by private air-conditioned vehicle with your guide, who speaks English or Chinese. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and you'll need to bring cash for any food or shopping. A moderate amount of walking happens across the four stops, so comfortable shoes matter. Travel insurance is provided once you share your passport details at booking.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off within Taipei City.
• pineapple cake DIY class with all materials and instruction.
• admission to the four landmarks.
• transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle.
• Chinese or English-speaking guide.
• travel insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day12 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (7 and older) · Child (3 to 6 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Justaiwantour

Is this one for you?Book an afternoon departure (after 1pm) if you want to end at Raohe Street Night Market and eat your way through Taipei's street food scene. Morning and early-afternoon times keep the focus on the temples, memorial and Dihua Street shopping without the market component.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 6 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What exactly do I make in the pineapple cake DIY class?

You make Taiwanese pineapple cakes from scratch: mixing the dough, molding it into shape, baking it and tasting the finished product. The instructors guide you through every step, so no prior baking experience is needed.

Is the Raohe Street Night Market included on all departures?

Raohe Street Night Market only opens at 5pm, so it's included only on afternoon tours that depart after 1pm. Morning and early-afternoon departures visit Longshan Temple, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Dihua Street instead.

What is Longshan Temple like when I arrive?

Longshan Temple is Taipei's oldest and most ornate temple, with intricate roofwork, carved details and courtyards filled with incense and worshippers. It's an active spiritual center, not a museum, so you'll see people praying and making offerings alongside the architecture.

Can I try on traditional clothing during the tour?

Yes, on Dihua Street you have the option to wear a qipao (traditional Chinese dress) for photos and exploration of the neighborhood. It's not mandatory, but it's available if you want the experience.

How much walking is involved across the four stops?

A moderate amount of walking happens at each location: moving through temple courtyards, around the memorial hall, browsing Dihua Street's alleyways, and navigating the night market stalls. Comfortable walking shoes are essential, and the operator recommends bringing an umbrella or raincoat since Taipei weather can be unpredictable.