Lake views, photo stops and an afternoon wandering Pinglin: spend the day hiking around Thousand-Island Lake and Crocodile Island, then visit Pinglin Old Street and the tea museum.
The host describes the first natural-path climb as easy, but expect plenty of stairs. The descent toward the lake is harder and optional—you can stay at the Crocodile Island photo platform instead.
Meet at Xindian
10:00–10:15: Queue for GR12 at the bus stop near Starbucks by the Xindian MRT exit.
Listed meeting address: No.2, Sec. 1, Beiyi Rd, Xindian.
No event date is supplied. Confirm the date and final travel details with the host before making plans. All times below are Taiwan local time.
The day's plan
This is the host's proposed timetable, not a verified bus schedule.
10:15–11:00 — GR12 to 小格頭站.
11:00–12:00 — Hike to the Thousand-Island sightseeing area.
12:00–12:30 — Lunch; bring your own.
12:30–14:00 — Crocodile Island sightseeing and photos.
14:00–15:00 — Walk back to the bus stop.
15:40–16:00 — GR12 toward Pinglin Tea Museum.
16:00–16:30 — Explore Pinglin Old Street.
16:30–17:00 — Visit the tea museum.
17:00–17:15 — Wait at Pinglin bus station.
17:15–18:15 — Listed return window to Xindian; see the timing note below.
18:15–19:00 — Thai dinner in the area listed as “bintan old street.” Dinner is limited to 12 people; confirm the restaurant location with the host.
Return-bus timing needs confirmation: The host also lists a 17:30 bus via the winding route and a 17:45 bus via the highway. These departures differ from the return window above; check LINE for the final plan.
Pack lunch, water and your fare
The group hike is free. Bring money for your own transport, museum entry and dinner.
UV protection and/or an umbrella.
A topped-up EasyCard/Yo-yo card with around NT$100, as suggested by the host.
Lunch and snacks—important.
1.5 L of water.
Around NT$100–150 cash for dinner.
NT$80 cash for museum admission; students should also bring their student card.
The host mentions free student entry. The museum specifies full-time students with a domestic student ID; ISIC is not accepted. Don't assume every student card qualifies. (tea.ntpc.gov.tw)
Respect the group
Respect everyone's personal space. Don't hug, hold hands, put an arm around someone for a photo or use intimate nicknames without their consent. This includes behavior toward women specifically called out in the host's original notice.
Arrange your own insurance before joining. The host's stated terms are that participants take responsibility for themselves and their belongings, and hosts do not accept responsibility for incidents or accidents.
Check the date and join the updates
Use LINE for the final outing announcement and travel details. The host supplied two group links:
LINE group 1 · LINE group 2
Questions for the host? WhatsApp: 0963087647.
