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

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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.
  • Parking fees and tolls
  • Lantern activity (one lantern for a car)
  • Bottled water
  • Private & air-conditioned vehicle
  • Food & drinks
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered

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

  • Yin Yang Sea, Ruifang, Taiwan
    Watch the bay where the sea is a mix of yellow and blue before heading to Jiufen.
    10 minutes
  • Jinguashi 13 Ruins, Ruifang, Taiwan
    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.
    10 minutes
  • Golden Waterfall, Ruifang, Taiwan
    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.
    10 minutes
  • Chiufen (Jiufen Old Street), Ruifang, Taiwan
    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.
    90 minutes
  • Shifen Waterfall, Pingxi, Taiwan
    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.).
    40 minutes
  • Shifen Old Street, Pingxi, Taiwan
    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.
    40 minutes
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Mark_D
03 Apr 2025
Hicks did a great job. Very professional and knowledgeable. The ride was relaxing and the car comfortable and clean. I got to see everything I wanted and Hick took some fantastic pictures for me to preserve the memories. It was a great day and I definitely recommend this experience.
alexsT2103IZ
02 Apr 2025
Nicolas was amazing! Enjoyed the drives, conversations, and locations were all great! Waterfall, market, sky latern, and geopark were all great!
Footprints322848
30 Mar 2025
I lived in Taipei as a child and never visited Shifen or Jiufen, for good reason. They are completely packed full of tourists. That said, the waterfall at Shifen is a really lovely area and Jiufen Old Street has a critical mass of Taiwanese street foods, snacks and desserts. It’s basically a night market jammed into a series of old alleyways. Richelle from Yolo, the touring company, was really sweet. She drove us around with a smile on her face for 6 hours as booked (overtime is extra if you go past the allotted time) The Shifen waterfall is an easy and short hike up from the public parking lot, just about 10 minutes. Wear light clothes and bring a sun umbrella as it gets pretty hot and sunny on the walk even in March. The lantern lighting on the old train tracks is decent fun for the family but pretty gimmicky. There’s a bunch of Taiwan souvenirs and trinkets to buy if you’re looking for that. I really don’t recommend eating at Shifen unless you’re starving. I really recommend trying a lot of foods at Jiufen and don’t be afraid to buy stuff from the merchants. Foods are fairly priced and generally really cheap in Taipei anyway.
This tour in Taipei is organized by YOLO TAIWAN INTERNATIONAL COMPANY LIMITE

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