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(527)
It was our first time going to most of the places on the itinerary. Jackson was a superb host and guide. It’s a great ‘finishing’ trip during our time in Taiwan as well. We started the trip at 1 pm because we wanted to be able to see Jiufen in the evening. Even though it’s in the peak of summer, the weather cooperated beautifully. It rained in the morning before we started our trip and by the time we got to Yeliu, it was overcast with the sun peaking through here and there. It was also breezy, and the same goes for the rest of the day. Jackson showed us many of the best spots to take photos and also took photos and videos of us. We made a stop to get some bubble teas along the way. 🧋He also took us to a great spot for dinner up in Jiufen. He’s knowledgeable, friendly, and really cater to what we wanted. We would definitely use him again when we return to Taiwan. Thank you, Jackson! 🙏
Hicks Wang was such a great guide and really made our day special. He was very knowledgeable, friendly, and easy to talk to, and his English was excellent. He also came prepared with umbrellas and water, which was really thoughtful and made things much more comfortable for us. He even went the extra mile and treated my kids to boba tea and some local sweets, which they absolutely loved!! We had such a fun and memorable day with Hicks and would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a great guide. Thank you, Hicks, for making our day so enjoyable and memorable!
I traveled to Taiwan for one day and decided to book this a tour, and I loved it. Sean was very accommodating, patient and shared so much information about Taiwan which I loved.
Jack, our driver and guide, was amazing. He was polite, informative, ready to answer any question and attend any need. Despite the extremely hot temperatures, this was an amazing day trip.
This was a really move was to get out of the city. Ben was wonderful accommodating all our requests , from slow pace to frequent restroom stops to vegetarian food. We were a mixed age family group from elderly parents to young adults and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the trip.
Our guide could not have been more friendly. He was always prepared with ways to make our day more enjoyable (water, umbrellas, photo opportunities). The sites we visited were outstanding and the guided tour was a great way to enjoy them.
I booked a private tour with my family thru Viator on the afternoon before the tour date by early evening, I was contacted via WhatsApp by Paul Y. our tour guide. He confirmed time and location for pick up and everything went smooth the following morning . Paul was great at explaining what we would be doing and how long it would take to get from Place to Place. His car was very comfortable and he was very pleasant to be around with even my younger son would run up alongside him during our tour given the fact that me and my wife and older son were a bit slower. We had a great time touring all of the various landmarks and Paul explained the history behind each location. He’s very pleasant to talk to and informative about the location and other things regarding life in Taiwan . Paul also gave us tips on foods to try out at each location, which is great as it saved us a headache of figure out where to get snacks. As our tour drew to the end , I wish I had known him before when I first arrived in Taipei as I would have consider other tours. Overall would definitely contact Paul if I were to visit again and would highly recommend him to friends who would ever visit TAiwan. Thank you, Paul for a great time!
If you are in Taipei this is a trip you must take - our guide Jacky was great - private is the way to go. Jacky made sure we had a great time.
Jennifer was our guide and she gave us a beautiful day. We were nicely on time everywhere so it wasn't crowded everywhere. Jennifer arranged everything for us and made sure we had a great time.
Nicolas Ying was great as our guide - really enjoyable day and he had lots of knowledge to share. Was bubbly and jokey the whole day. Very informative. Lots of fun.
