Half Day Private Tour to Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall & Pingxi Sky Lantern Discount Tickets

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location pin icon Jishan Street, Ruifang, New Taipei, 224, Taiwan
location pin icon New Taipei
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Overview

Discover scenic Northern Taiwan on a private day tour from Taipei. Explore the beauty of historical Jiufen, which inspired Oscar-winning animations, then make a wish with a sky lantern flying over Pingxi.

Pickup Information

Your personal driver-guide will wait for you at the hotel lobby / b&b entrance with a sign (YOLO Taiwan + lead traveler name)

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Taipei
Your driver-guide will meet you in the hotel lobby or on the 1st floor, holding a sign with your name.
Duration: 5 mins
2. Shifen Old Street
Shifen Old Street is a bustling hub for those eager to get a glimpse of an old railroad town which still retains the charm of yesteryear. Originally built to transport coal, the Shifen Old Street stop has now become one of the most popular on the Pingxi rail-line. It is easy to see why so many are drawn here - local food, souvenir shops and puffing trains add to the charm of this little gem, as well as make it a fantastic place for photography.
Duration: 40 mins
3. Shifen Waterfall
Shifen Waterfall is the most renowned cascading waterfall in Taiwan. The watercourse is from Keelung River, height 20 m. (66 ft.) and width 40 m. (131 ft.).
Duration: 40 mins
4. Yin Yang Sea
Watch the bay where the sea is a mix of yellow and blue before heading to Jiufen.
Duration: 10 mins
5. Jinguashi 13 Ruins
The Remains of the 13 Levels is a former smelter plant in Lianxin Village, Ruifang District, New Taipei, Taiwan. It is also called the Potala Palace of Mountain Mines.
Duration: 10 mins
6. Golden Waterfall
(If traffic control is in effect during the public holiday, we will not proceed to this location.) Golden Waterfall is located in Jinguashi. Although real gold flowing from these falls would be too good to be true, the water is certainly a beautiful gold color as a result of the combination of regular rainfall in this mining area and the abundance of heavy metal elements deposited in the riverbed.
Duration: 10 mins
7. Chiufen (Jiufen Old Street)
With an unmatched old town atmosphere and seaside flair, Jiufen is a must see spot when visiting northern Taiwan. Always teeming with tourists, you might notice that Japanese people make up a huge proportion of the crowds gathered. Many are keen to catch a glimpse of the setting of Hayao Miyazaki's Academy Award winning “Spirited Away”, especially the iconic red lanterns. This is also a film mecca for lovers of Taiwanese film, especially fans of Hou Hsiao-hsien's “A City of Sadness”, which utilized Jiufen as the backdrop to the events of the 228 Incident. Given Hou’s recent award of Best Director in the 2015 International Cannes Film Festival for his new film “The Assassin”, we expect even more people will make their way here in years to come.
Duration: 90 mins
8. Taipei
Back to hotels or other spots you preferred in Taipei City at the end of the tour.
Duration: 5 mins

Inclusion

Parking fees and tolls

Lantern activity (one lantern for a car)

Bottled water

Private & air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusion

Food & drinks

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by YOLO TAIWAN INTERNATIONAL COMPANY LIMITED

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