Explore the neigboring towns of Yingge and Sansia. Yingge is famous for being the ceramic and potter capital of Taiwan, creating everything from tea sets to delicate statues, while Sansia houses one of the most beautiful examples of Chinese temple art.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 4 hours
- Starting time 1:00 PM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Chinese, Japanese
- Pickup included
- Pick-up from any hotel in Taipei City. The exact pick-up time will be advised on reconfirmation.
Experience
Highlights
- Visit the Ching Shui Tsu Shih Temple - one of the most beautiful examples of Chinese temple art
- Walk through the old pottery street of Yingge and shop for unique ceramic and pottery pieces
- Experience pottery throwing with your own hands
- Walk through Sansia, lined with beautiful old buildings with bronze and stone sculptures
Full description
On this tour from Taipei you have the chance to explore the neigboring towns of Yingge and Sansia. Yingge is famous for being the ceramic and potter capital of Taiwan creating everything from tea sets to delicate statues while Sansia houses one of the most beautiful examples of Chinese temple art.
Itinerary
The tour includes the following attractions and activities:
● Sanhsia Tsushih Temple
● Old Street in Sanhsia
● Experience pottery throwing
● Pottery Street in Yingge
Sansia
Sansia, about 22 km southwest of Taipei, is a bustling town with narrow, winding streets and brick buildings at least a century old. The main attraction is the Tsushin (Divine Ancestor) Temple, built in honor of Sung Dynasty loyalist, Cheng Chao-ying. This temple was in ruins at the end of World War II, and a meticulous restoration project has been underway for some forty years. The temple is known for its intricately carved stone and bronze columns and statues, carved stone lions, camphor wood carvings, and exquisite bronze bas-reliefs.
Yingge
A short trip to the lush countryside southwest of Taipei brings you to Yingge where hand-painted replicas of elegant Ming (1368-1644) and Ching (1644-1911) vases are produced. The small town is Taiwan's pottery center and its narrow streets are lined with shops selling everything from earthenware tea sets to delicate statues.
Includes
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Hotel pick-up and drop off from hotels in downtown Taipei City
- Local travel insurance
- Food and drinks
- Optional gratuities
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All required protective equipment is provided
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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