Small-Group: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei
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Without having to travel far away, through this guided day tour from Taipei, you can discover the unique charm of the rural districts along the north and northeast coast of Taiwan. On this tour, you will visit Jiufen Village, a hillside village prosperous in the 1940s that will bring you an old-time vibe with its atmospheric alleys; Yehliu Geopark, known for its unique coastal erosion features, will blow you mind away; Pingxi District, a former mining town that is known for the world-famous "Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival", where you will experience the iconic tradition of flying sky lantern and visit the “Little Niagara Falls” of Taiwan—Shifen Waterfall. Whether you are a first-timer or a repeat visitor, you will fully enjoy what Taiwan's north and northeast coast has to offer. With your tour guide’s help, you will have an insight into the history and truly appreciate the natural landscapes in this area. Join us for a full-day adventure and enrich your travel experience!
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Located in Wanli District, New Taipei City, as one of the premier attractions in the northern coast of Taiwan, Yehliu Geopark is home to a number of unique rock formations caused by wind and sea, such as the mushroom rocks, the chessboard rock, the trace fossils and all that.
The most famous rock formation is the iconic “Queen’s Head”, a mushroom rock that resembles the profile of England’s Queen Elizabeth. Every year, the “Yehliu Night Tour” features light shows, water projection, etc, attracting over ten thousands visitors flock to see the Queen’s Head illumined at night. Besides the Queen’s Head, other remarkable formations such as the Sea Candles, the Fairy Shoe, the Ginger Rocks, the Elephant Rock, the Ice Cream Rock, the Kissing Rock, and the Princess’ Head, are worth taking a look at.
Jiufen is a hillside village in Ruifang District, New Taipei City. The village was flourished in the 1940s due to the gold mining industry, and then fell into disrepair and decrepitude for years. Even though the golden age has long gone, this small village still has a lot of stories to tell. The awarded movie “A City of Sadness”, directed by the famous film director Hou Hsiao-Hsien, was shot there. Its unique historical background, the melancholic and emotional atmosphere attracted enormous global attention. The success of the movie also brought vitality to Jiufen’s tourism, making it the most popular destination in northeastern Taiwan. Since you are in Jiufen, it’s recommended to have a cup of tea at a teahouse, where you can appreciate the picturesque scenery, and the freshly brewed tea at the same time. Besides the teahouses, here you can also tastes various local foods and buy souvenirs. If you have a sweet tooth, don’t miss the traditional Jiufen dessert—Taro Ball!
Situated in Pingxi District, New Taipei City, Shifen Waterfall is one of the most popular attractions in this area, widely-known as the “Little Niagara Falls” of Taiwan, a cascade-type waterfall similar to North America's Niagara Falls.
There are several viewing platforms near Shifen Waterfall, where the visitors can see the waterfall from different angles, even have a close-up look. On sunny days, if you are lucky, you can capture a beautiful rainbow created by the mist of this 20-meter tall waterfall as it splashes into the lake.
Shifen Station is located down Keelung River from the waterfall area, originally built for transporting coal during Japanese colonization. The station is right alongside Shifen Old Street, today it stands as a reminder of Taiwan’s history. The street is lined with souvenir shops, sky lantern shops and eateries. You can also see a lot of people set up their sky lanterns on the railway track, getting ready to release them into the sky. Of course, you will not miss out on the opportunity to experience this special tradition. 3 or 4 people will share one lantern, and each of you can write down your wishes on one side of the lantern. Your tour guide will teach you how to release a sky lantern correctly, so you can fully enjoy the tranquil and peaceful moment.
On the way back to our meeting point, you can choose to be dropped off at Taipei 101.
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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Ensure you carry enough cash with you to cover your expenses for meals, beverages, souvenirs, tips, etc. Convenience stores and most of the eateries in Taiwan don't accept credit cards as a form of payment.
- Not recommended for travelers with physical disabilities.
- A small amount of walking is involved; comfortable shoes are recommended.
Reviews(557)
James and Milton were lovely guides and super accommodating. We had a great time seeing these towns right outside Taipei and being in the AC van made all the difference
It was an enjoyable tour in green and scenic lands outside of Taipei. Enjoyed the variety of experiences.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring the beautiful, green countryside outside Taipei and the variety of experiences along the way. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to see you again on your next visit! 😊
Great, compact yet flexible tour. Tony was a fun and engaged tour guide. Thank you for a great day.
Thank you so much for joining our Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi tour! We’re delighted to hear that you had a great day and that Tony made the experience fun, engaging, and memorable for you. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back on another adventure in Taiwan in the future!
Jenny, our tour guide, was very organized, informative and energetic. The tour didn’t end until close to 5pm so it was a long day but it was very interesting and lot to see. Make sure to have local currency for the shops and food as the smaller vendors do not accept credit cards. Overall a great experience!
Thank you so much for joining our tour and for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience and that Jenny made your day informative, organized, and energetic. We also appreciate your helpful tip about bringing local currency—it will certainly benefit future travelers. Thank you again, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
Overall a good experience, the sites themselves were good and nice to get out of the city. The guide was a bit hit and miss - nice person and informative but quite repetitive, and fell asleep three times in transit. Guide only has one job, entertain the guests for the duration of the trip, so falling asleep was a bit disappointing. Bus was comfortable, duration itself (while day) was fine. Plenty of opportunities to find food and refreshments at each stop.
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the sites, found the bus comfortable, and appreciated the opportunities to explore and enjoy food and refreshments throughout the day. We also appreciate your honest comments about your guide. While we're pleased that you found them friendly and knowledgeable, we're sorry to hear that parts of the experience did not meet your expectations. Your feedback is important to us, and we will share it with our team as we continue working to provide the best possible experience for our guests. Thank you again for joining our tour, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future.
A fabulous day out of the city and to get a better understanding of Taiwan in our short time here. Tony was a great guide who made the day feel effortless too. Make sure you bring cash with you for all the delicious food and stalls along the way. A real highlight of our trip 😊
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that the tour was a highlight of your trip and that you enjoyed getting a deeper understanding of Taiwan. Tony will be thrilled to know his guiding made the day feel so effortless. Thank you as well for the great tip about bringing cash for the delicious local food and market stalls. We truly appreciate you joining the tour and hope to welcome you back to Taiwan again someday!
Grace, our tour guide was amazing. And very attentive to our needs and any questions we had. Wonderful locations, expedient use of time, nothing felt rushed, or too long. Loved it. Two very enthusiastic thumbs up. Also, the lantern lighting was magical.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear that you had such a great experience and enjoyed the beautiful locations and the relaxed pace of the tour. It’s especially lovely to hear your kind words about Grace — we’ll be sure to share them with her! We’re also glad you enjoyed the lantern lighting. It really is a magical experience, and we’re thrilled that it became one of the highlights of your trip. Thank you again for the two enthusiastic thumbs up! 👍👍 It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Taiwan! 😊
This day tour delivered what it claims. I booked a small group package tour via TripAdvisor. The tour agent provided a WhatsApp number and reply my query about pickup point immediately. Our tour guide Kevin was quite chatty and explained all the background of the places of interests. He offered to take photos at every locations. The cost of tour was reasonable, slightly lower cost would have been better. Admission fee for Yehliu Geopark and Chinese lantern flying (shared) was included but these are small cost. I will recommend this package tour for Taipei visitors.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your detailed review! We’re happy to hear that the tour delivered what you expected and that our team was able to respond quickly to your questions and assist with the pickup arrangements. It’s wonderful to hear your kind words about Kevin. We’ll definitely share your feedback with him — we’re sure he’ll be pleased to know that you enjoyed his explanations, local insights, and help with taking photos throughout the day. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the tour price. We always aim to provide a good balance of value, comfort, and experiences, and your comments are very helpful to us. Thank you again for recommending our tour to other visitors to Taipei. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you again in the future! 😊
This is an excellent small tour. Plenty of time at each stop and our guide was very informative and friendly!
The tour was great -all stops interesting and worthwhile . Tony was a fabulous guide-informed, engaging, intelligent
