Yehliu, Golden Waterfall, Jiufen, Shifen Day Tour
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Different from a regular trip to Jiufen, Shifen, and Yehliu, this spectacular one-day tour departure from Taipei also takes you to an attraction where you can view Yin Yang Sea, 13 Levels Ruins, and the beautiful Golden Waterfall at once. Visit the mining town in the mountains, Jiufen, to experience the scene of "Spirited Away." Go to Shifen Waterfall to relax and the Old Street to release your wishes into the sky, and may your trip become wonderful!
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Stunning geological formations created by centuries of erosion from the ocean and wind, this natural wonder features unique rock shapes like the iconic "Queen’s Head," a delicately balanced formation resembling a queen's profile, as well as others creatively named "Fairy Shoe," "Sea Candles," and "Mushroom Rocks."
Golden Waterfall's color is not due to pollution but rather a combination of natural minerals like iron and copper from the nearby abandoned Jinguashi mines. Here you will also overlook The 13 Layers Ruins, also known as the "Remains of the Thirteen Levels," along with Yin-Yang Sea. The sea here exhibits a unique blend of golden-yellow and deep blue hues, resembling the Taoist yin-yang symbol. [ Please note：Due to traffic restriction on weekends and public holidays, the tour will not be able to visit Golden Waterfall. However, we will still visit Yin-Yang Sea. ]
Known for its narrow alleys, traditional tea houses, and vibrant red lanterns, Jiufen was once a prosperous gold mining town during the Japanese occupation in the early 20th century. Nowadays it is a must do to have a taste of the local tea in the tea houses to enjoy the view and have a bowl of taro balls as a dessert.
Shifen Waterfall is often praised as the "Little Niagara of Taiwan." The water’s powerful flow and mist create beautiful rainbows on sunny days, adding a magical touch to the experience.
The street is lined with shops selling traditional snacks, souvenirs, and sky lanterns, which visitors often decorate with wishes and release into the sky for good luck. This tradition, originally from Chinese festivals, has become one of Shifen’s biggest draws, with annual festivals attracting thousands who come to release lanterns en masse.
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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
- Latecomers or no-show will not be refunded and changed made within 24 hours might not be accepted.
- Please take your health into consideration as there are many stairs in Jiufen.
- Tour duration includes traffic time, and can be changed due to traffic jam.
Reviews(34)
The itinerary included interesting rock formations by the sea, a must visit a hillside tourist town and the quintessential lantern launching pad. Our guide Trix Yang curated a introductory video of each stop as well as a map showing key attractions.
The tour was great! Imma is a good tour guide. She loves her job and she's accommodating. Would recommend her.
Great stops and pacing. Felt like I was constantly doing something interesting but not exhausted. Kate is a great tour guide full of positive energy and great presentation skills.
The time at each stop was well timed and adequate. It would have been a better excursion if our guide had a better command of English.
Jimmy was our driver and guide for this tour. There was only one more couple with us on this tour so Jimmy picked us up in a sedan. He covered all the attractions giving us ample time at each place. He gave us loads of information. Upon return he dropped us off at the night market so that we got to experience that as well. Overall, a great experience!
The tour bus driver was disappointing - tardy pick ups, aggressive driving on the highway, and erratic sudden stops mid driving. Aside from the driver, Eva/guide is awesome! Her peppy energy, fantastic communication on history and directions, along with warm and inviting Q&A are just a few traits that made the trip worth the book! Be sure to tip her - she deserves every penny! Love our shared group photos taken by her 🤗
We did not visit the Golden Waterfall as that trip was cancelled and I was transferred to the mainstream one. I'd say we visited the Shifen waterfall, which was nice, although some 15-20 min walking one way from the parking. I found Shifen village uninteresting. Those lantern launches are for (dumb) tourists who don't care about the environmental impact of those lanterns ending up on fields and on trees. As tourists keep paying for this senseless service, tour operators will keep bringing them to Shifen. Apart from that, there's nothing to be seen or done in the village. Jiufen felt overcrowded and is not so amazing: the famous teahouse and a very long street with shops and stairs. The surrounding area looked beautiful but under pouring rain it was not easy to see a lot. The Yehliu geopark was beautiful, it's perhaps the only place I would go back to again. Our guide was a nice lady who provided useful information.
We sincerely apologize for the lack of coordination regarding the cancellation of the Golden Waterfall visit and the transfer to a different tour without your preference. We will conduct a thorough review to improve our itinerary transparency and explore more sustainable alternatives for our activities, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a much better experience in the future.
This tour is strongly recommended if you want to see many interesting and beautiful places in the coastal area in one day. They all are worth seeing, and it could be difficult and take a lot of time to do it by yourself. The tour provided sufficient time to explore the sites, and the guide was very helpful. Be prepared: these are popular, touristy sites, still good.
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed visiting many beautiful coastal spots and found the tour helpful and well-paced. It’s great that the guide assisted you throughout, and we appreciate your note about the popularity of the sites—it’s helpful for future guests to know.
such a good and educational tour! the guide was very knowledgeable and helpful and the group was small which made the experience feel more personal and meaningful. could not recommend this experience enough. i felt like the time in each place was the perfect amount, i never felt rushed and i never felt bored! such an amazing tour to book!!
Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you found the tour educational, enjoyable, and well-paced. It’s great that the small group and knowledgeable guide made the experience personal and meaningful. We really appreciate your high recommendation!
There were only 3 people on the tour so it felt very intimate in our own private taxi car the whole day. Our guide was the absolute best and she did a great job explaining some of the history behind the naming of the towns we visited. If you want a stress free day around Juifen and Shifen I highly recommend this tour.
Thank you for your feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the intimate tour and found it stress-free. It’s wonderful that the guide provided interesting insights about the towns and made your day around Jiufen and Shifen so enjoyable. We appreciate your recommendation!
