Keelung Shore Excursion: Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Houton Cat Village Private Tour
Description
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the stunning landscapes and cultural treasures of northern Taiwan with our Keelung Shore Excursion. This private tour promises an immersive exploration of three iconic destinations: Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, and Houton Cat Village. Throughout this private tour, our knowledgeable guide will provide insightful commentary, ensuring an enriching and personalized experience tailored to your interests. Whether you're captivated by geological wonders, fascinated by cultural heritage, or simply seeking to connect with nature and animals, our Keelung Shore Excursion promises an unforgettable adventure filled with discovery and delight. We provide Muslim-friendly services like bathroom facilities, halal prayer room, meals at halal certified restaurant, seafood or vegetarian restaurant. Reminder: Many Taiwan food stalls take cash only. Please bring NTD. An NTD exchange machine is available at Keelung Port.
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Itinerary
Our adventure begins with a visit to Yehliu Geopark, a geological wonderland renowned for its unique rock formations sculpted by wind and sea over thousands of years. Marvel at the otherworldly "Queen's Head" rock and wander through the park's surreal landscape, dotted with fascinating formations such as the "Sea Candles" and "Fairy Shoe."
Next, we'll journey to the historic mountain town of Jiufen, famously known as the inspiration for the animated masterpiece "Spirited Away." Step back in time as you stroll through narrow alleyways lined with traditional teahouses, souvenir shops, and street food vendors. Immerse yourself in Jiufen's rich history and folklore as you explore its charming streets and panoramic viewpoints.
Witness the shimmering cascade and be awestruck as it reveals its glittering glory – no pirate's treasure chest could rival this! With water that gleams like liquid gold, you might be tempted to take a dip, but alas, no leprechaun's pot lies at the end of this rainbow. So, snap some photos, bask in the brilliance, and remember: all that glitters... might just be water!
Our next stop brings us to the heartwarming Houton Cat Village, a haven for feline enthusiasts and animal lovers alike. Discover a quaint village adorned with cat-themed decorations and inhabited by a friendly community of stray cats. Spend time interacting with these adorable residents and learning about the village's heartwarming efforts to provide them with love and care.
Indulge your senses at Keelung's Miaokou Night Market! This bustling culinary haven offers a feast for the taste buds with its array of local delicacies, from savory seafood dishes to mouthwatering street snacks. Dive into the vibrant atmosphere as you navigate through rows of food stalls, savoring the aroma of grilled treats and freshly cooked specialties. With its lively ambiance and tantalizing flavors, Miaokou Night Market promises an unforgettable culinary adventure in the heart of Keelung.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We provide pickup & drop-off from Port of Keelung. IMPORTANT: Please let us know are you arriving at East Passenger Terminal, or West Passenger Terminal? Or provide us the name of cruise ship and time for pickup!
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We provide travel insurance for every guests, so please provide information like full name, birthday, passport number, & nationality for each participant.
- Reminder: Bring cash, comfortable walking shoes, and light jacket.
- Reminder: Many Taiwan food stalls take cash only. Please bring NTD. An NTD exchange machine is available at Keelung Port.
- One luggage for one traveler. Please don't bring oversize luggage.
- Please note that tour itineraries may vary due to weather conditions and traffic, ensuring your safety and enjoyment.
- Please contact us in advance if you would like a child seat in vehicle.
- Keelung Port has 2 different terminals. Please let us know are you arriving at East or West Passenger Terminal? Or provide us the name of your cruise ship, and time for pickup.
- Starting January 1, 2025, Jiufen will enforce holiday traffic controls (8 AM–8 PM). Tour buses and private cars must park in designated lots, with visitors taking shuttle buses to Jiufen Old Street.
- We recommend travelers in Taipei to bring an umbrella or raincoat, as the weather can be unpredictable.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved.
Reviews(34)
Fun day, Ken was a excellent guide
Thank you for your 5-star review! We are glad you had a fun day with our private tour guide, Ken. Hope to see you again for your next Taiwan adventure.
Highly recommend this tour - Yehliu Geopark has amazing natural formations with good interpretation. Jiufen and Keelung night markets are vibrant with exciting food options.
Sadly for the price you pay, the quality of the experience we received was very poor. Eddy, our guide, did everything he was supposed to (picked us up and took us to the sights) but due to either limited English, or possibly laziness, didn’t bother to explain where we were going, logistics around drive times or offer up anything unless being promoted by ourselves. Eddy clearly knew the information and knew what we were doing but didn’t make much more than minimal of effort to engage with us. Sadly, we spent a large part of the tour just following him about 3-4 meters behind, trying to keep up as he ticked off where he needed to take us. He was more of a taxi driver than a guide. Sadly, for what we paid, the quality of the guiding was no where near what we had hoped hence the low score. We requested a partial refund due but this was refused. I’d recommend seeing Keelung with a private guide but not with this company.
Eda was a wonderful tour guide! She was knowledgeable about the history of the tour locations, had wonderful recommendations on how to navigate the crowds to find the most enjoyable experiences, and made sure we stayed on schedule while leaving things flexible. I really appreciated the fact she also stopped at some scenic locations along the driving routes rather than just focusing on getting from one location to another. This helped me get the best experience possible! Thank you Eda!!!
The day with Jennifer was a perfect day. She fulfilled all our wishes and adapted the tour accordingly. We were in Keelung as part of a cruise. She picked us up at the port and drove the tour with us. It was just beautiful and Jennifer is a wonderful companion. We can fully recommend these tours. Many thanks to Jennifer who made our day unforgettable.
Vielen herzlichen Dank für Ihre wunderbare Bewertung! Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass Sie einen perfekten Tag in Nordtaiwan mit Jennifer hatten. Besonders schön ist es, dass sie die Tour ganz nach Ihren Wünschen gestalten konnte und alles – von der Abholung im Hafen bis zum gesamten Ablauf – reibungslos verlaufen ist. Jennifer wird sich sehr über Ihre lieben Worte freuen. Es ist ihr eine Herzensangelegenheit, jedem Gast ein unvergessliches Erlebnis zu bereiten. Vielen Dank auch für Ihre klare Empfehlung – wir hoffen, Sie bald wieder in Taiwan begrüßen zu dürfen!
Our guide was Robert and he showed us beautiful and interesting sites in Keelung. The absolute BEST was Yeliu Geopark. Don't miss this place if you visit. Robert did a nice job guiding us. We communicated before the tour date, he was right on time and I could identify him easily. His car was clean and comfortable. He had waters available for us. He gave us useful and interesting information and our day was full and fun.
Jennifer was a wonderful guide. We met early to avoid the tourist buses and Jennifer was waiting at the port. She drove us first to the Yehliu Geopark and we were among the first visitors of the day. It is a beautiful site. Next we went to the Golden Waterfall and then to Juifen. At Juifen we had tea at a tea house and then with Jennifer’s help we tried a number of local delicacy’s for lunch. Our last stop was Houtong the cat village. We had a great day and Jennifer was a perfect guide. She looked after us and was able to answer all of our questions. We highly recommend this tour.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re very happy to hear you had a great day with Jennifer and enjoyed all the beautiful spots — Yehliu, Jiufen, and Houtong. Jennifer will be so glad to know her efforts made your trip special. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another tour!
Highly recommend this tour. Jennifer is a very generous and knowledgeable guide. This tour is well suited for families.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the tour and that Jennifer made it a great experience. She’s always happy to share her knowledge and take care of guests. This tour is perfect for families, and we’re glad it worked well for you. Hope to see you again in Taiwan!
Jennifer was wonderful! She communicated a couple days before the tour, the day before (and was very flexible when we had to adjust times), and the morning of by spending photos of herself, the car and the sign with my name of it. She was a friendly and knowledgeable guide and a safe driver. She pointed out the best food vendors in the night market and even got one to open early and cook for us because we had to get back to the ship. She went above and beyond and was a delight to spend out day with her!
We're so happy you had a great time in Taiwan with our private tour guide, Jennifer! Thank you for the 5-star review. Safe travel!
Berry was a very friendly and knowledgeable guide. He showed us many beautiful places and kept the schedule very flexible making it a very special and memorable day in Taiwan!!
Thank you so much for the lovely review. We're glad you had a great time with Berry. Hope to see you again for more adventures (and maybe even more hidden gems next time)! 🇹🇼✨
