Maokong Gondola Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Maokong Gondola. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

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Ticket prices for the Maokong Gondola vary depending on where you board and descend, but generally, they begin at NT$70 for an individual journey and go up to NT$120. Taipei locals pay a discounted rate of NT$50 per trip, as do children, seniors, and disabled visitors.

The Maokong Gondola operates daily except Mondays. However, it is open on Mondays that are national holidays or the first Monday of the month. On weekdays, it runs from 9am–9pm, and on weekends from 9am–10pm. The most popular time to ride is sunset or evening to see Taipei’s lights.

It’s easy to get to the Maokong Gondola Taipei Zoo Station, the closest station to downtown Taipei. You can take the Wenshan-Neihu Line of the Taipei Metro to Taipei Zoo Station. The gondola station is a few minutes away on foot. Numerous bus routes also serve the area.

The Maokong Gondola has four operating passenger stations (plus two angle stations). In ascending order, they are Taipei Zoo Station, Taipei Zoo South Station, Zhinan Temple Station, and Maokong Station. The gondola stops at several popular Taipei attractions and offers attractive city and countryside views.

If you plan to take the Maokong Gondola from its first stop (Taipei Zoo Station) to its final stop (Maokong Station), expect the trip to take around 20–30 minutes. However, it’s worth setting aside more time for your visit so you can hop off and explore the sights.