Tours/Taipei/Private Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour with English-Speaking Guide
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Private Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour with English-Speaking Guide

4.9(117)Taipei1 hour
VIATOR4.8(38)TRIPADVISOR5.0(79)

Description

Join us on an unforgettable adventure through Jiufen, Shifen, and Pingxi! From the enchanting lantern-lit skies of Shifen to the majestic cascades of Shifen Waterfall and the golden hues of Golden Waterfall, prepare for a day filled with wonder and magic. Let us guide you through Taiwan's most picturesque landscapes, where every corner is a postcard-worthy moment waiting to be captured. Don't miss out - book your tour with us today and let the adventure begin!

Tour Options

English-speaking Guide
  • English-Speaking Driver Guide: Guide with tour guide license and serve as a driver. Pickup included

Itinerary

30 min

Ready to witness nature's artistic prowess? Brace yourself for a color show like no other at the Yin Yang Sea near Jiufen! Picture this: Mother Nature, donning her finest paintbrush, splashing hues of gold and azure across the ocean. It's like Bob Ross meets beach vibes! So grab your camera and get ready to capture some serious Insta envy. Let's chase rainbows - and maybe even find a pot of gold!

30 min

Prepare to be dazzled by nature's golden touch at the Golden Waterfall! As sunlight dances off mineral-rich rocks, cascading waters shimmer with an otherworldly glow. It's like stumbling upon a secret treasure trove in the heart of Taiwan. So come, bask in the splendor and let the golden hues ignite your sense of wonder.

120 min

Step into a scene straight out of a movie at Jiufen Old Street! Wander through narrow alleys lined with traditional tea houses and lantern-lit stalls, immersing yourself in the charm of old-world Taiwan. Don't miss out on Jiufen's famous taro balls, a local delicacy that's as sweet as it is iconic. And for film buffs, soak in the atmosphere that inspired the classic movie 'A City of Sadness.' Get ready for a journey through time and taste that's sure to leave you enchanted!

40 min

Calling all waterfall chasers! Prepare to be awestruck by the majestic beauty of Shifen Waterfall, a natural wonder nestled in the heart of Taiwan's lush landscapes. Feel the mist on your face and the roar of cascading water as you stand in awe of this breathtaking sight. With its towering height and tranquil surroundings, Shifen Waterfall promises an unforgettable experience for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. Don't miss your chance to witness this wonder of the world.

Admission included120 min

Experience the magic of Shifen with us! Feel the enchantment as you release a sky lantern, each flicker carrying a wish to the heavens. But that's not all—quench your thirst with a nostalgic Taiwanese soft drink, complete with a playful marble inside. I love it when I was a kid! And mark your calendar for the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival, where dreams take flight in a blaze of color. Don't just hear about it—be a part of it with our unforgettable tour.

Highlights

Chinese/English-speaking driver guide
Travel insurance provided
Transportation by air-conditioned private vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off from Taipei City
Fuel/Parking/Toll fees
Cost of sky lanterns (1 lantern for a group of four)

What's included

Included
Chinese/English-speaking driver guide
Travel insurance provided
Transportation by air-conditioned private vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off from Taipei City
Fuel/Parking/Toll fees
Cost of sky lanterns (1 lantern for a group of four)
Not included
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Other personal expense

Pickup Locations & Times

We provide pickup and drop-off services within Taipei City only. Please inform us of your Taipei hotel location. If your pickup location is outside Taipei, please contact us, as an additional fee may apply.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Local government regulations require that all tour participants possess travel insurance. Local operator will provide this ,but requires the following information for each participant.
  • Passport name,gender, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants.
  • Reminder: Bring cash, comfortable walking shoes, and light jacket.
  • We recommend travelers in Taipei to bring an umbrella or raincoat, as the weather can be unpredictable.
  • 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.
  • Jiufen Old Street: A fun maze for the adventurous, but a stair workout for others. Not a fan of stairs? No worries—we’ve got plenty of other great tours without the climb!
  • We offer pickup and drop-off service at your desired location ONLY within Taipei City. Please provide us your hotel name and address.
  • 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.
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved.

Reviews(117)

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GoPlaces57435090709
May 27, 2026
Jennifer was fantastic with our family

Jennifer was an amazing tour guide and photographer. She was incredibly patient and understanding with our 8-year-old, who kept complaining about the heat and the short hikes, yet she still found kind and encouraging ways to motivate him to keep going. She was very accommodating to our requests and shared many great recommendations for delicious food, beautiful views, and fun activities to try. She truly made our experience enjoyable.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that Jennifer helped make your Jiufen and Pingxi day tour such an enjoyable experience for your family. We’re especially glad that her patience, encouragement, and care helped your son along the way despite the heat and the short hikes. Jennifer will be so happy to know that you appreciated her guidance, photography, flexibility, and local recommendations. Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope to welcome your family back to Taiwan for another memorable adventure!

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Climber20619700411
April 30, 2026
Great was to spend a day in Taipei

Evan was fantastic and really helped me learn about the city and history. I would highly recommend him.

Operator response

We really appreciate you taking the time to leave this review! It’s great to hear that your Jiufen and Pingxi day tour with Evan was such a memorable way to spend your time in Taipei. Evan will be so happy to know that his guidance and stories helped bring the city and its history to life for you. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’re grateful you chose to explore with Justaiwantour. We hope your Taiwan memories stay with you long after the trip!

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Emilady
April 7, 2026
Interesting day

We enjoyed our day with Eddy. He was very informative and took us to see another side of Taiwan outside of Taipei.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear you had an enjoyable day exploring Jiufen and Pingxi with Eddy. It’s wonderful that his insights helped you experience a different side of Taiwan beyond Taipei—there’s so much to discover! We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future 😊

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Tourist46070678571
March 29, 2026
Full day excursion

Wilson was wonderful. He picked us up from our hotel and provided water for the day. The car was very nice, clean and spacious, which made our full day trip very comfortable. Wilson was very informative and spoke perfect English. He knew all the photo spots and offered to be our photographer for the day. It was an added bonus for Wilson to take our pictures and sent us a link to the photos and he even made video for us. Highly recommend this tour with Wilson.

Operator response

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We’re so happy to hear that you had such an enjoyable day exploring Jiufen and Pingxi with Wilson. He truly goes above and beyond to make each tour comfortable, engaging, and memorable, and it’s wonderful to know that his knowledge, photography skills, and thoughtful touches—like the photos and video—made your trip even more special. Providing a smooth, relaxing experience is very important to us, so we’re glad you found the vehicle comfortable and appreciated the little details like the bottled water. Thank you as well for your kind recommendation. It means a lot to us. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another adventure in Taiwan in the future!

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EicherL
March 17, 2026
A memorable day re-visiting Jiufen and Shifen

Jennifer Yang, our driver and tour guide of the day is very professional and friendly. She is knowledgeable and familiar with the areas. My son dropped her some food places and we visited every single one of them. Really grateful of her efficiency and must say we all have a wonderful day. She communicate well and will be good for those who are looking for English speaking guide.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a memorable day revisiting Jiufen and Shifen. Jennifer will be especially happy to know that her professionalism, friendliness, and local knowledge made your experience so enjoyable. It’s great that she could accommodate your son’s food recommendations and make sure you visited every spot—she truly loves creating personalized and meaningful experiences for our guests. Your kind words about her communication and English-speaking guidance mean a lot, and we’re so glad your whole family had a fantastic time. We hope to welcome you again on another adventure in Taiwan soon!

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D8919BUpeterg
March 6, 2026
Highlight of holiday 🤗

Brilliant day tour! This was the highlight of my trip to Taiwan. Got to see so many interesting and unique sights, and Jennifer was very thoughtful and accommodating. Highly recommend!

Operator response

Thank you so much for your 5-star review. We are glad you had a great time in Jiufen with our private tour guide, Jennifer. Hope to see you again for your next Taiwan adventure. Safe travels!

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oesca
February 10, 2026
A wonderful day in Jiufen and Shifen with Jennifer Yang.

We had a wonderful day with Jennifer Yang, our local guide and driver. She made our tour in Jiufen and Shifen educational and at the same time fun with her knowledge of places we went. She also made us safe with her excellent driving skills. She gave us options to choose which way we should go since we don’t have the energy to go up and down all the stairs in Jiufen and Shifen, but still have the opportunity to enjoy the scenery and arrive at the points of interests. We had fun writing our wishes and flying our own lantern in Shifen. Taiwan is such a beautiful country and we have to come back to see the countryside. I highly recommend to take this tour and if possible request Jennifer Yang as your guide.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! 😊 We’re very happy to hear you had such a wonderful day in Jiufen and Shifen with Jennifer. She will be so glad to know you enjoyed her guiding, her driving, and the flexible options she offered to make the tour comfortable and enjoyable for you. We’re also happy you had fun releasing the sky lantern in Shifen — it’s always a special experience ✨ Taiwan really is beautiful, and we’d love to welcome you back again to explore more of the countryside in the future. Thank you again for the recommendation, and we hope to see you again next time!

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558ChrisL
December 30, 2025
Best Trip with the Best Guide!

The experience was great made possible by our awesome guide Jennifer. I have traveled a lot and had many guides...She was Spectacular...top 1 or 2 guides I have ever had. She was knowledgeable and very friendly and had everything situated for this to be a great time. The sites were fun and would recommend this experience. Perfect trip...request Jennifer if possible, she is absolutely amazing!!! Thanks Jennifer!

Operator response

Thank you so much for this amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a perfect trip to Jiufen and Pingxi. Jennifer will be so happy to know she made such a great impression and is one of the best guides you’ve ever had. Thank you for your recommendation and kind words. We truly appreciate it and hope to welcome you again on your next adventure in Taiwan!

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Erwin H
December 29, 2025
We had a wonderful day which we could not organise by ourselves! Jennifer’s ideas, like visiting houtuong cat village

We hade Jennifer as our tourguide!! Sehe war very good!! Sheadjusted our tour on our demand and we had a very pleasant tour!!

Operator response

Thank you very much for your lovely review! We are happy to hear that you had a wonderful day on the Jiufen & Pingxi tour. It’s great to know that Jennifer’s ideas, like visiting Houtong Cat Village, made your trip special and easy to enjoy. We’re glad Jennifer adjusted the tour to your needs and gave you a pleasant experience. Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope to see you again in Taiwan!

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143florak
December 22, 2025
Great Day Overall

The tour guide was excellent and my family and I learnt a lot of new things and tried a lot of exciting things. The price was also fairly cheap for the whole day. Since we went earlier into the day there wasnt a lot of crowd and it was quite peaceful. It did rain very lightly so bring umbrellas!The thing I liked the best was trying the tea and dried strawberry samples.

Operator response

Thank you for your lovely review! We’re very happy to hear that you and your family had a great day and enjoyed learning new things with our guide. It’s great that going early helped you avoid the crowds and enjoy a peaceful time. We hope to see you again for another tour!

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