Private Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Pingxi
Description
Discover scenic Northern Taiwan on a private day tour from Taipei. Be amazed by the landscapes in Yehliu Geopark. 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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Itinerary
Yehliu is a cape on Taiwan’s northern coast best known for Yehliu Geopark, where sea erosion has shaped honeycomb and mushroom rocks such as the iconic Queen’s Head and Dragon’s Head. The area is mostly flat but offers little shade, so sun protection is advised during summer.
Shifen Waterfall is Taiwan’s most famous cascade, fed by the Keelung River, and measures about 20 meters (66 feet) high and 40 meters (131 feet) wide. Reaching the viewing platform takes about a 30-minute walk, partly shaded and crossing a suspension bridge.
This old street is right next to Shifen Station in the Pingxi area, where an active railway line runs straight through the market. Visitors launch sky lanterns on the tracks, pausing whenever a train rumbles by.
Feel transported to this former gold-mining mountain town—once built by the Japanese and now a maze of history-rich lanes and alleys. Most of the charming streets are stairways lined with snack stalls and teahouses, and they can get quite crowded. (Tip: If you’d like to experience Jiufen at sunset or dusk, book a departure after 11:00 AM. This will make Jiufen the final stop, giving you time to enjoy the sunset views and evening lights.)
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Your driver-guide will hold a sign and wait for you at the hotel lobby / b&b in Taipei City.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(516)
FABULOUS tour thanks to our outstanding guide, Vincent Hsu!! He was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. Despite the heat, humidity, and our jet lag, he kept us totally engaged throughout the entire day. He was knowledgeable about the history, culture, and details of each specific site we visited, in addition to Taipei at large. Thanks to Vincent, we enjoyed an extraordinary introduction to Taipei, making our trip so memorable. We highly recommend him!
Our tour was outstanding with Hicks Wang. He was very informative at each stop with excellent suggestions on where to take photos, history of sites, and English was outstanding. We highly recommend him and most definitely take another tour with him.
Professional and knowledgeable driver-guide. Luxurious /spacious private van for our group of 5. General itinerary helpful but very flexible with customization requests. Great value and good pace for full day tour and the amount of things we packed in. Finally I had left some souvenirs in the car - I didn’t even realize but guide delivered it back to hotel front desk.
Jeffrey is terrific!!! He speaks Engllish well, takes lots of pictures to capture the beauty of every location, was very informative…. and he was a lovely person to spend the day with! Any stay in Tawain is not complete without this tour.
This was a day better than we expected. Roger was our driver/guide and very helpful and informative. This tour gave us a real chance to see some of the countryside and its huge variety of hills, sea and vegetation. The lantern creation was more fun than we expected. Start this trip by 8am to avoid the crowds. Roger knows how to keep you away from the tourist crowds. Excellent day
Great experience for a family trip. The guide was organized and well prepared. A very low stress option for parents traveling with young children.
We had the best guide and a wonderful time on this tour with Vincent Hsu. He took us on an all day adventure and was very knowledgeable! Unforgettable experience!
Our tour was truly awe inspiring from the Geopark and all the magical stone shapes, the breathtaking suspension bridges, stunning waterfalls to the adorable rainbow of sights and senses in the old towns. We really really appreciated all the kindness, wisdom and guidance of our Amazing guide Jennifer. She made our day truly special to remember 💕💕💕
Wonderful day traveling to the Geopark, coastline, waterfalls and cool little old town, Shiflen - all not too far from Taipei! We also painted a lantern to release into the air- so fun! Our guide, Jacky was awesome!! He was very knowledgeable about the history of the places we visited, and knew all of the great places to pose for pictures! The car was very comfortable and he had it stocked with water bottles. Bring cash for the little towns, the museum gift shops take credit cards. You may want to use an umbrella as you walk around - the sun was intense! Ask for Jacky - you won’t be disappointed!
Grear tour and service. Highly recommended.
Hi Julial, Thank you for choosing YOLO Taiwan and for taking the time to share your review of our Private Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Pingxi! We are so glad to hear that you had a great experience and enjoyed our service. Providing a smooth, highly recommended day trip to these beautiful destinations is exactly what we aim for, and knowing we hit the mark for you means a lot to our team. Thank you again for your kind feedback. We wish you all the best on your future travels and hope to welcome you back to Taiwan for more exploring down the road! —Lawson @ YOLO Taiwan
