Why choose this Taipei tour ?

Discover scenic Northern Taiwan on a private day tour from Taipei. Explore the beauty of historical Jiufen, which inspired Oscar-winning animations, then make a wish with a sky lantern flying over Pingxi.



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What makes Half Day Private Tour to Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall & Pingxi Sky Lantern a unique experience ?

Watch the bay where the sea is a mix of yellow and blue before heading to Jiufen.

The Remains of the 13 Levels is a former smelter plant in Lianxin Village, Ruifang District, New Taipei, Taiwan. It is also called the Potala Palace of Mountain Mines.

Golden Waterfall is located in Jinguashi. Although real gold flowing from these falls would be too good to be true, the water is certainly a beautiful gold color as a result of the combination of regular rainfall in this mining area and the abundance of heavy metal elements deposited in the riverbed.

With an unmatched old town atmosphere and seaside flair, Jiufen is a must see spot when visiting northern Taiwan. Always teeming with tourists, you might notice that Japanese people make up a huge proportion of the crowds gathered. Many are keen to catch a glimpse of the setting of Hayao Miyazaki’s Academy Award winning “Spirited Away”, especially the iconic red lanterns. This is also a film mecca for lovers of Taiwanese film, especially fans of Hou Hsiao-hsien’s “A City of Sadness”, which utilized Jiufen as the backdrop to the events of the 228 Incident. Given Hou’s recent award of Best Director in the 2015 International Cannes Film Festival for his new film “The Assassin”, we expect even more people will make their way here in years to come.

Shifen Waterfall is the most renowned cascading waterfall in Taiwan. The watercourse is from Keelung River, height 20 m. (66 ft.) and width 40 m. (131 ft.).

Shifen Old Street is a bustling hub for those eager to get a glimpse of an old railroad town which still retains the charm of yesteryear. Originally built to transport coal, the Shifen Old Street stop has now become one of the most popular on the Pingxi rail-line. It is easy to see why so many are drawn here – local food, souvenir shops and puffing trains add to the charm of this little gem, as well as make it a fantastic place for photography.

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels


Options To Choose for Your Trip:

  • Hotel Pick-up from Taipei City
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Half Day Private Tour to Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall & Pingxi Sky Lantern Inclusions:

Included with Your Ticket

  • Parking fees and tolls
  • Lantern activity (one lantern for a car)
  • Bottled water
  • Private & air-conditioned vehicle

Not Included

  • Food & drinks

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Special Instructions:

    Instruction:
    ● Your driver guide will hold a sign (YOLO Taiwan & your name) and wait for you at your hotel lobby, b&b address (1F), or any other pick-up location you preferred in Taipei City.
    ● The information of the vehicle & driver guide will be provided to you by email 48 hours before the activity starts.

    Reminder:
    ● If there are infants (ages: 0-4) in your group requesting infant seats, please kindly inform us in advance.
    ● If there are seniors in your group who need our attention, please kindly inform us in advance.

    Office Hours:
    ● Monday to Friday 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM (UTC+8)
    ● Saturday to Sunday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (UTC+8)

    YOLO Taiwan Customer Service Department:
    ● Feel free to contact us if you need any assistance or have any complaints.
    ● service@yolo-taiwan.com
    ● WhatsApp +886 970 101 316

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  • This Tour is Provided by YOLO TAIWAN INTERNATIONAL COMPANY LIMITED.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Taipei.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 202 valid reviews on VIATOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.