Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei

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Duration:9 hours (approx.)
Location: Taipei, Taiwan

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Without having to travel far away, through this guided day tour from Taipei, you can discover the unique charm of the rural districts along the north and northeast coast of Taiwan.

On this tour, you will visit Jiufen Village, a hillside village prosperous in the 1940s that will bring you an old-time vibe with its atmospheric alleys; Yehliu Geopark, known for its unique coastal erosion features, will blow you mind away; Pingxi District, a former mining town that is known for the world-famous "Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival", where you will experience the iconic tradition of flying sky lantern and visit the “Little Niagara Falls” of Taiwan—Shifen Waterfall.

Whether you are a first-timer or a repeat visitor, you will fully enjoy what Taiwan's north and northeast coast has to offer. With your tour guide’s help, you will have an insight into the history and truly appreciate the natural landscapes in this area. Join us for a full-day adventure and enrich your travel experience!

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1. YehLiu Geopark
Located in Wanli District, New Taipei City, as one of the premier attractions in the northern coast of Taiwan, Yehliu Geopark is home to a number of unique rock formations caused by wind and sea, such as the mushroom rocks, the chessboard rock, the trace fossils and all that. The most famous rock formation is the iconic “Queen’s Head”, a mushroom rock that resembles the profile of England’s Queen Elizabeth. Every year, the “Yehliu Night Tour” features light shows, water projection, etc, attracting over ten thousands visitors flock to see the Queen’s Head illumined at night. Besides the Queen’s Head, other remarkable formations such as the Sea Candles, the Fairy Shoe, the Ginger Rocks, the Elephant Rock, the Ice Cream Rock, the Kissing Rock, and the Princess’ Head, are worth taking a look at.
2. Jiufen Old Street
Jiufen is a hillside village in Ruifang District, New Taipei City. The village was flourished in the 1940s due to the gold mining industry, and then fell into disrepair and decrepitude for years. Even though the golden age has long gone, this small village still has a lot of stories to tell. The awarded movie “A City of Sadness”, directed by the famous film director Hou Hsiao-Hsien, was shot there. Its unique historical background, the melancholic and emotional atmosphere attracted enormous global attention. The success of the movie also brought vitality to Jiufen’s tourism, making it the most popular destination in northeastern Taiwan. Since you are in Jiufen, it’s recommended to have a cup of tea at a teahouse, where you can appreciate the picturesque scenery, and the freshly brewed tea at the same time. Besides the teahouses, here you can also tastes various local foods and buy souvenirs. If you have a sweet tooth, don’t miss the traditional Jiufen dessert—Taro Ball!
3. Shifen Waterfall
Situated in Pingxi District, New Taipei City, Shifen Waterfall is one of the most popular attractions in this area, widely-known as the “Little Niagara Falls” of Taiwan, a cascade-type waterfall similar to North America's Niagara Falls. There are several viewing platforms near Shifen Waterfall, where the visitors can see the waterfall from different angles, even have a close-up look. On sunny days, if you are lucky, you can capture a beautiful rainbow created by the mist of this 20-meter tall waterfall as it splashes into the lake.
4. Shifen Old Street
Shifen Station is located down Keelung River from the waterfall area, originally built for transporting coal during Japanese colonization. The station is right alongside Shifen Old Street, today it stands as a reminder of Taiwan’s history. The street is lined with souvenir shops, sky lantern shops and eateries. You can also see a lot of people set up their sky lanterns on the railway track, getting ready to release them into the sky. Of course, you will not miss out on the opportunity to experience this special tradition. 3 or 4 people will share one lantern, and each of you can write down your wishes on one side of the lantern. Your tour guide will teach you how to release a sky lantern correctly, so you can fully enjoy the tranquil and peaceful moment.

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Posted By : E4227ZVfionaw
It was a good trip and Jenny, the tour guide, was helpful and entertaining. She offered to take my photos, which I'm grateful for since I was travelling solo. She also offered me some tissue when she noticed that I was sweating. There was a lot of walking involved so if you don't mind walking in the humid weather, it would be a good experience. Free time is limited so it would be best to carefully plan how you want to use your time. At Jiufen, we were offered to either eat at the restaurant they recommended or find something to eat in the streets. I chose to eat at the restaurant but considering the limited time we had, I should have chosen to eat on the streets instead so that I have more time to explore and buy souvenirs. The food at the recommended restaurant was still delicious, it just may not have been ideal with my limited free time. The only downfall I would have is that the website gave me the wrong meeting point. It was only when I tried to get in touch with the tour guide that I noticed the meeting point was somewhere else.
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Posted On : 2024-06-28 08:34:49

Posted By : gregorymichaelt
This was a fascinating experience and the small group format made it so much more interesting. Our guide, Jenny, has lived in Taiwan over 10 years and she was sharing interesting facts and stories throughout each stop. She offered to take photos throughout our trip and she knows good photo composition, too. The rock formations at Yehliu were unique and beautiful. In Jiufen, we walked though traditional markets, tasted tea, and enjoyed lunch with a great view. The Shifen waterfall was beautiful. A highlight was also writing wishes or prayers on a balloon lantern that was then lit to rise into the sky. I couldn’t recommend our guide or driver more highly. Thank you for a wonderful experience. They picked us up and dropped us off at our hotel exactly on schedule.
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Posted On : 2024-06-26 22:25:57

Posted By : fernandobF2195BV
The travel was really nice. It was intense, since we visited a lot of places, but definitely worth it. Jakie, our hide was really friendly.
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Posted On : 2024-06-23 10:25:25

Posted By : Travel05885144314
We took the private tour to Jiufen, Geopark and Shifen with Chiara. The van was comfortable and cool. Chiara was an outstanding guide - she was friendly, spoke perfect English, and was extremely knowledgable. On the van, she made sure to talk to all of the family members, and was great at using her iPad to explain things to us about history, geography etc. She was able to answer all of our questions about history, politics, and what it is like to live in Taiwan now. The pace of the tour and the balance of guided vs free time was perfect. It was sweltering hot, so she made sure we could have time to get shaved iced and fruit to cool down. Preparing and releasing our sky later was an unforgettable experience. Thanks for a wonderful tour!
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Posted On : 2024-06-20 20:14:53

Posted By : shabanaj2016
There was 12 in the group and Chiara was very welcoming. She was also patient! I enjoyed this day - we got to see a lot of places and could take our time. I have read some reviews that say ‘tourist trap’ but you don’t have to buy anything or spend money if you don’t want to. It was wildly raining with thunder when we went to Shifeng waterfall but it didn’t seem to stop anyone! Loved the national park sedimentary structures.
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Posted On : 2024-06-19 01:24:30

Posted By : Swapna_M
Good comfortable trip to do in a day. The weather cleared up, so it was nice, but it also got crowded at places.
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Posted On : 2024-06-12 15:44:20

Posted By : Rick_L
Tony is an excellent guide he’s knowledgeable and on time. He’s very helpful and guides well.
It’s an interesting experience we had.
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Posted On : 2024-06-08 22:58:28

Posted By : Ethan_K
Great trip and great guides (Jerry and Mr Chou). The whole experience was very well organized, on time, fun, and informative. My favorite part was the local history our guide gave us for Jiufen village.
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Posted On : 2024-06-05 22:06:00

Posted By : Christy_Y
Jerry was very helpful in explaining everything about the trip. This one is a well thought out itinerary. Totally worth the money spend. No way would I be able to go to multiple locations in one day and learn about the local area.
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Posted On : 2024-06-05 13:55:05

Posted By : nene2983
Good tour, everything was great.. except for the rain! lol! But we had so much fun! I love the lantern and the waterfalls.
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Posted On : 2024-06-03 13:53:13