Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei

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Duration:9 hours (approx.)
Location: Taipei, Taiwan

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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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1. YehLiu Geopark
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.
2. Jiufen Old Street
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!
3. Shifen Waterfall
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.
4. Shifen Old Street
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.

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Posted By : Ryan_M
Fun trip to several notable locations in New Taipei City. Tour guide was friendly, spoke English well, and accomated folks with different physical ability.
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Posted On : 2024-05-18 08:31:34

Posted By : David_W
$85 is extremely reasonable to tour 3 sites that are hard to get to with public or city buses and cost a lot more with taxi.

Tour guide is easy to understand and gives sufficient intro and background of each location

Had a great time

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Posted On : 2024-05-17 16:53:36

Posted By : David_M
Jackie knows exactly where to go and what to see. Just sit back k and he will take you on an amazing trip across the country!
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Posted On : 2024-05-14 14:11:00

Posted By : Tully_D
Getting out of Taipei into the country side was the best part. Visiting serval locations was fun. Beautiful view of the town in the mountains and falls was enjoyable. Tour guide was very energetic and did a wonderful job of looking after us.
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Posted On : 2024-05-13 00:51:02

Posted By : V_C
Jackie was so fun! He was very personable and made the tour super enjoyable. You can tell he's been doing this a long time and really knows how to accommodate travelers of all levels. The tour itself was really beautiful. Amazing sights and wonderful people met along the way. If you like to wander off and do your own thing or hang with a guide the whole time and get some background on the area, this tour makes it easy to do both.
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Posted On : 2024-05-12 14:17:22

Posted By : Eugene_J
My family and I had such an incredible time and learned so much on this tour with Kenneth. The car was spacious and comfortable and all the stops were amazing.
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Posted On : 2024-05-10 21:01:43

Posted By : rebeccabA367QC
Great day trip that brought our group to 3 important places to visit nearby Taipei. I really enjoyed each stop and the village on the side of the mountain was lovely. It was surprising how much fun it was to paint our own lantern and watch it sail away into the sky as well.
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Posted On : 2024-05-06 23:03:02

Posted By : Dinah_Z
Loved the geo park. So unique! Had a lovely guide. Recommend for families. Don’t recommend requiring minimum characters on reviews.
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Posted On : 2024-05-06 19:52:08

Posted By : CNT_09
Great trip. Enough time at each stop to see things and enjoy the experience. Even on a rainy day it was enjoyable but you need to be prepared for the rain with umbrellas or rain gear. The guide was very helpful and clear on when and where to meet. So we had the ability to explore on our own and not just follow the leader. We were traveling with our toddler and we got along well everywhere except for at the waterfall. A lot of stairs there. The lanterns were really good.
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Posted On : 2024-05-02 00:21:19

Posted By : peggyfloodct
An excellent day despite the bad weather. There were about 14 people in our group and it was fun to get to know fellow travelers. The sights were well worth it too.
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Posted On : 2024-05-01 16:14:38