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!" />
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!" />
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!" />
 

Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei

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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Itinerary
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Stop At: YehLiu Geopark, No.167-1, Kangton Rd. Yeh Liu Village, Wanli, New Taipei 207 Taiwan

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.

Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes

Stop At: Jiufen Old Street, Jiufen Old Street, New Taipei

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!

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Shifen Waterfall, No.10 Gankeng Road, Nanshan Village, Pingxi, New Taipei 226 Taiwan

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.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Shifen Old Street, Pingxi, New Taipei Taiwan

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.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Inclusions

  • Professional licensed tour guide (Mandarin / English / Japanese)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance ticket (Yehliu Geopark)
  • Sky Lantern launching experience (3-4 people share 1 lantern)
  • Local General Liabilities Insurance
  • Entry/Admission - YehLiu Geopark

Exclusions

  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drink

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Each guest is allowed to bring one piece of carry-on baggage.
  • If the group size is less than 7 people, your tour guide might also serve as the driver (driver-guide).
  • Ensure you carry enough cash with you to cover your expenses for meals, beverages, souvenirs, tips, etc. Convenience stores and most of the eateries in Taiwan don't accept credit cards as a form of payment.
  • Not recommended for travelers with physical disabilities.
  • A small amount of walking is involved; comfortable shoes are recommended.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 41 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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