Half Day Private Tour to Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall & Pingxi Sky Lantern
Overview
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.
Inclusions
- Private & air-conditioned vehicle
- Lantern activity (one lantern for a car)
- Parking fees and tolls
- Bottled water
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Yin Yang Sea, Shuinandong, Ruifang, New Taipei Taiwan
Watch the bay where the sea is a mix of yellow and blue before heading to Jiufen.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Jinguashi 13 Ruins, Ruifang Dist., Ruifang, New Taipei Taiwan
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Golden Waterfall, Jinguashi village, Ruifang District, Ruifang, New Taipei Taiwan
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Chiufen (Jiufen Old Street), Jishan Street, Ruifang, New Taipei 22450 Taiwan
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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Shifen Waterfall, No.10 Gankeng Road, Nanshan Village, Pingxi, New Taipei 226 Taiwan
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.).
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Shifen Old Street, Pingxi, New Taipei Taiwan
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.
Duration: 40 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Yin Yang Sea, Shuinandong, Ruifang, New Taipei Taiwan
Watch the bay where the sea is a mix of yellow and blue before heading to Jiufen.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Jinguashi 13 Ruins, Ruifang Dist., Ruifang, New Taipei Taiwan
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Golden Waterfall, Jinguashi village, Ruifang District, Ruifang, New Taipei Taiwan
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Chiufen (Jiufen Old Street), Jishan Street, Ruifang, New Taipei 22450 Taiwan
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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Shifen Waterfall, No.10 Gankeng Road, Nanshan Village, Pingxi, New Taipei 226 Taiwan
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.).
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Shifen Old Street, Pingxi, New Taipei Taiwan
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.
Duration: 40 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Dominic_N
June 2023
My partner and I had a great time in Shifen and Jiufen. The highlight was definitely the sky lantern in Shifen, and seeing the sunset in Jiufen. Our guide Allen was great and shared lots of insights and history about the places we visited.
My partner and I had a great time in Shifen and Jiufen. The highlight was definitely the sky lantern in Shifen, and seeing the sunset in Jiufen. Our guide Allen was great and shared lots of insights and history about the places we visited.680christied
April 2023
We really enjoyed our time in Shifen, Jiufen, at lunch, and at the additional waterfall. The views of the Shifen waterfall were fabulous, and paired well with the following sky lantern activity. We got a timely start, beating some of the crowds at Shifen, which was a plus! During our time a...
We really enjoyed our time in Shifen, Jiufen, at lunch, and at the additional waterfall. The views of the Shifen waterfall were fabulous, and paired well with the following sky lantern activity. We got a timely start, beating some of the crowds at Shifen, which was a plus! During our time at Jiufen, Tim, our guide, showed us a temple and explained some of the worship practices there. He was knowledgeable about history of the area as well, and regarding local / traditional snacks / food / tea recommendations. Overall, Tim was a knowledgeable and pleasant guide. Having Tim as a guide, driver, and translator (English - Chinese) was very helpful. This tour enriched our experience in the area and I would recommend this to others considering a day trip or half-day trip from Taipei to beautiful areas nearby on the North Coast!Will_P
April 2023
We had a terrific time on our tour. The guide was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the area, and he treated us very well. Highly recommended!
We had a terrific time on our tour. The guide was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the area, and he treated us very well. Highly recommended!Geoffrey_M
October 2023
This is a very good tour for the price, but be aware that our driver/guide had limited English and provided no commentary. That being said, he was very friendly, was a good driver, and guided us through each of attractions.
This is a very good tour for the price, but be aware that our driver/guide had limited English and provided no commentary. That being said, he was very friendly, was a good driver, and guided us through each of attractions.Chuan_Y
October 2023
Allen was really great at planning the itinerary and has fantastic tips going around shi fen and jiu fen. Lovely sites to visit for first time visitors to taiwan
Allen was really great at planning the itinerary and has fantastic tips going around shi fen and jiu fen. Lovely sites to visit for first time visitors to taiwanGuide16819556714
October 2023
Tony was great! We've had multiple trips with tourguides but he is absolute the best! Hoping to be back soon and maybe it fate meets to meet him again in another tour!
Tony was great! We've had multiple trips with tourguides but he is absolute the best! Hoping to be back soon and maybe it fate meets to meet him again in another tour!