Zuoying Free Walking Tour
The old walled city, the Lotus Pond, and the stories behind them
We start at the Lotus Pond in the cool of the morning, when the pagodas are still quiet and the temple courtyards belong to the neighbourhood rather than to the tour buses.
You will hear why a dragon and a tiger guard the same pagoda, what the Qing empire was so worried about that it built a wall around this town, and how a village of salt fields and fish ponds ended up next to one of the busiest container ports in the world. We walk slowly, we stop for photos, and we answer everything you have been wondering about Taiwan since you landed.
This is a real free walking tour. There is no charge and no obligation. If you had a good time, tip whatever you think it was worth at the end.
What you will see and do
- Dragon and Tiger Pagodas — and the right way to walk through them
- Spring and Autumn Pavilions, plus the Guanyin legend locals tell
- The Qing-dynasty East Gate and a surviving stretch of city wall
- Confucius Temple and the quiet garden behind it
- Two history nerds answering every question you have about Taiwan
Included
- English-speaking local guide
- Bottled water
- All the questions you can ask
Not included
- Transport to the meeting point
- Food and drinks
- Tips (entirely up to you)
Meeting point
Exit 2, Ecological District MRT (R14) — exact pin sent with your confirmation email
Before you book
- Submitting the form does not confirm your booking. It is confirmed when you receive our email from herjourneytw@gmail.com.
- Group rates apply to a single booking and are not adjusted on the day based on who turns up.
- Photos and video may be taken during the tour and used on our social media. Tell us on the form if you would rather not appear.