Maokong, located in Wenshan District, Taipei City, belongs to the Erge Mountain Range. It gets its name from the potholes formed by riverbed erosion (in Taiwanese Hokkien, potholes are called "Maokong"). This area is an important tea-producing region in Taipei. During the Qing Dynasty, Tieguanyin tea seedlings were introduced from Anxi, Fujian. Fifty to sixty teahouses are scattered along the mountain road, offering open-air tea seating and garden views. The Maokong Gondola, which opened in 2007, connects to the Taipei MRT Zoo Station. It offers standard and transparent crystal gondolas, with fares ranging from NT$30 to NT$50 depending on the number of stops. Major attractions include Zhinan Temple and the Pothole Trail. Lane 34, Section 3 of Zhinan Road offers panoramic views of Taipei's nightscape. Recommended visit: Free admission. Gondola operating hours are 9:00-21:00 on weekdays and extended to 22:00 on weekends. A half-day visit is recommended.