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The 15 Best Jiufen & Shifen Day Trips from Taipei

33 tours  ·  from $31 a head

The classic day out of the capital, and the one place where which minibus you pick actually changes the day. These 15 differ on whether the waterfall is included, how long you get in Jiufen after the lanterns come on, and whether you are back for dinner.

From Taipei: Shifen, Jiufen, and Yehliu Guided Day Trip - Shifen Old Street and the wish lantern
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From Taipei: Shifen, Jiufen, and Yehliu Guided Day Trip

1.Shifen, Jiufen, and Yehliu Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,654 reviews · 9 hours · from $31Our pick

Travel from Taipei to Shifen, Jiufen, and Yehliu Geopark in about nine hours. You’ll release a wish lantern, see Shifen Waterfall, sample Jiufen street food, and spot the Queen’s Head rock. Shared tours meet at Taipei Main Station, while private tours include hotel pickup. Guides may speak English, Chinese, or Japanese.

“Lyndon was an amazing guide. We all had a wonderful time and learned so much as well as tried the local regional foods and ice cream!”

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From Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen, and Pingxi Day Tour - Meeting the group near Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station
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From Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen, and Pingxi Day Tour

2.Yehliu, Jiufen, and Pingxi Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 892 reviews · 9 hours · from $65

This nine-hour Edison Tours outing links Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall, and Pingxi in one air-conditioned ride. You get a guide, Yehliu entry, and one shared sky lantern for every three or four people. Guides such as Kevin, Tony, Chiara, and James are praised for clear directions, local stories, and helpful photo tips.

“What a great tour! Normally on tours in a place you're visiting, you have to choose between seeing the culture of city life and the beauty of nature. This has the perfect mix of both. Thanks to Kia, my amazing tour guide for a great day.”

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Taipei: Jiufen Night View and Shifen Day Tour - From Taipei Main Station to Shifen’s Waterfall
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Taipei: Jiufen Night View and Shifen Day Tour

3.Jiufen Night View and Shifen Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 870 reviews · 7 hours · from $31

Travel from Taipei to Shifen Waterfall, Shifen Old Street, and Jiufen with a licensed Chinese, English, or Japanese-speaking guide. You can release a sky lantern, sample local food at your own cost, enjoy Jiufen after dark, and finish at Raohe Street Night Market. Shared and private options are available.

“This was a great trip with a lot included. Although the weather was quite wet when we visited in December, it was still amazing to see the waterfall, release lanterns in Shifen, and explore Jiufen at night. A note for those who don’t enjoy crowds - Jiufen can be very busy. We also appreciated being dropped off at Raohe Night Market at the end, where there was so much delicious food!”

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Small-Group: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei - Yehliu’s wind-carved rock coast
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Small-Group: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei

4.Small-Group: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 463 reviews · from $85

Spend about nine hours beyond Taipei with a licensed guide, visiting Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall, and Shifen Old Street. The tour includes the Yehliu entrance fee and a shared sky lantern launch for three or four people. Guides such as Walter, Kevin, Kwan, and Chiara are praised for clear English, local stories, and warm service, though some stops can feel rushed.

“I had a really fun time on this day tour. Got to try lot of street food. The views are amazing at Yehliu, Jiufen, Pingxi, Shifen waterfall. The lanter experience was truly memorable and special. The guide was very knowledgable and took great pictures for everyone on the tour.”

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Private Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Pingxi - Shifen Waterfall and the walking reality
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Private Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Pingxi

5.Private Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Pingxi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 435 reviews · from $126Top rated

Spend about eight hours exploring northern Taiwan with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle. See Yehliu’s strange coastal rocks, walk to Shifen Waterfall, release a sky lantern in Pingxi, and snack your way through Jiufen. Guides such as Vincent, Nana, Henry, and Junior are praised for clear English, thoughtful pacing, and helpful photos.

“It was the best! Nice views, perfect scheduling, clear and practical explanations on every journey, plus with the amazing tour guide Mr Hwang! We love this tour so much! Perfect in every aspect! 10stars for Iur tour guide Mr Hwang, he made the tour so memorable!”

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From Taipei: Private Scenic Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu & Pingxi - Yehliu Geopark and the Queen’s Head
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From Taipei: Private Scenic Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu & Pingxi

6.Private Scenic Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu & Pingxi

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 394 reviews · 8 hours · from $120

Spend eight flexible hours with a private English- or Chinese-speaking driver-guide visiting Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall, and Shifen Old Street. Expect hotel pickup, a comfortable air-conditioned car, photo help, local snacks, and one sky lantern per car. Add tea at A-Mei Tea House if you want a slower Jiufen stop.

“Alex showed us good photo opportunities at the GeoPark. He knows the city well. He was very understanding of our age. Our sky lantern launch was the highlight. He knew a good vendor who also had a nice restroom. Car was very nice. Highly recommended.”

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Half Day Private Tour to Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall & Pingxi Sky Lantern - Yin Yang Sea gives you a quick coastal start
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Half Day Private Tour to Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall & Pingxi Sky Lantern

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 342 reviews · from $105

Travel from Taipei in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a guide such as Nicholas, Tony, Vincent, or Sean. Visit coastal viewpoints, mining ruins, two waterfalls, Jiufen Old Street, Shifen Old Street, and release one sky lantern per car. The six-hour route suits first-time visitors who want northern Taiwan highlights without managing trains and taxis.

“Jacky was an excellent tour guide. We had a nice amount of time at each stop. The Market was amazing and we had a great lunch there. The lantern experience was very fun.”

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Small-Group Tour: Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Shifen from Taipei - Golden Waterfall: a ten-minute stop with a good story
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Small-Group Tour: Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Shifen from Taipei

8.Small-Group Tour: Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Shifen from Taipei

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 219 reviews · from $89

See northern Taiwan’s eroded rocks, mountain waterfalls, old railway towns, and lantern traditions in about nine hours. This shared tour takes up to eight people, with hotel or railway station pickup, an English or Mandarin-speaking driver, and time to explore Jiufen and Shifen. Drivers such as Martin, John, Joseph, and James are praised for flexible help, local tips, and careful driving.

“We didn’t have a lot of time in Taipei so we looked for a tour that would give us the most bang for our buck and show us the highlights of what this wonderful city has to offer. Johnny was funny and entertaining as a tour guide. He was accomRead more”

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From Taipei: Shifen, Jiufen, and Yehliu Geopark Day Tour - Yehliu Geopark and the Queen’s Head
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From Taipei: Shifen, Jiufen, and Yehliu Geopark Day Tour

9.Shifen, Jiufen, and Yehliu Geopark Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 189 reviews · 10 hours · from $65

This 10-hour guided outing links Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Shifen Old Street, and Shifen Waterfall. You travel by air-conditioned coach, hear commentary in English or Chinese, release a sky lantern, and sample local food at your own cost. Guides such as Tommy, Sophie, Rumi, and Eric have earned especially warm praise for clear organization and good humor.

“It was a fantastic trip and the tour guide Libby was very kind and helpful to my mother and I. She was also very knowledgeable, informative and quite funny and entertaining too! The locations were amazing and the food was great! Highly recommend! - Yaseen & Sana”

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Full-Day Tour in Shifen, Jiufen & Yehliu of Taipei (Incl. ticket) - Shifen Waterfall and a short walk in the hills
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Full-Day Tour in Shifen, Jiufen & Yehliu of Taipei (Incl. ticket)

10.Full-Day Tour in Shifen, Jiufen & Yehliu of Taipei (Incl. ticket)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 164 reviews · from $44

Spend about nine hours beyond Taipei’s center, visiting Shifen Old Street, Shifen Waterfall, Jiufen, and Yehliu Geopark. You’ll release a wish lantern, sample local food, and walk among strange coastal rock formations. Guides such as Jerry, Pauline, Amy, and Miya Lin have been praised for clear directions and thoughtful help, though the group may reach 40 people.

“A great way to see the country side of Taiwan - the old villages -the mountains and the sea! Our guide VANNESS was funny and smart - we learned a lot!”

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Yehliu & Jiufen & Shifen Day Tour (Departure from Ximending) - Yehliu Geopark and the Queen’s Head
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Yehliu & Jiufen & Shifen Day Tour (Departure from Ximending)

11.Yehliu & Jiufen & Shifen Day Tour (Departure from Ximending)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · from $33

Leave Ximending at about 8:30 am for Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen Old Street, Shifen Waterfall, and Shifen Old Street. Expect a full 9-hour group outing with Mandarin or English guiding, round-trip transport, and changing vehicle sizes based on attendance. Guide quality can vary, but names praised include Tommy, Emma, Ken, Dillian, Sunny, and Sophie.

“Our tour guide Ken was great and the tour included a lot of activities. Although the weather was not the best the tour was still worth it”

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Private Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour with English-Speaking Guide - Yin Yang Sea gives you a quick coastal start
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Private Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour with English-Speaking Guide

12.Private Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour with English-Speaking Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · from $160

Spend about eight hours with a private English-speaking driver-guide exploring Yin Yang Sea, the Golden Waterfall, Jiufen Old Street, Shifen Waterfall, and Pingxi. Expect hotel pickup in Taipei, a private air-conditioned vehicle, one sky lantern for every four people, and room to adjust the day with guides such as James, Tony, Paul, or Chia Jung when available.

“Berry Tsai was so efficient, knowledgeable, and really nice! It was a private tour for me & my daughter and he made us feel safe.”

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Taiwan TST: Private Tour Taipei Yehliu, Chaojing, Shifen, Jiufen - Yehliu Geopark and the Queen’s Head
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Taiwan TST: Private Tour Taipei Yehliu, Chaojing, Shifen, Jiufen

13.Taiwan TST: Private Tour Taipei Yehliu, Chaojing, Shifen, Jiufen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · from $275

You’ll travel by private air-conditioned car from Taipei to Yehliu Geopark, Keelung’s colorful harbor, Chaojing Park, Shifen Waterfall, Shifen Old Street, and Jiufen. Drivers such as Johnson, Leo, Charlie, Gary, and Tony provide basic to very good English, photo help, and flexible pacing. Admission fees and meals cost extra.

“Charlie was great! This day was thorough! Lots of site seeing, plenty of time to wander solo, and take pictures! Was our favorite tour by far! Only feedback would be for the price of the tour the admission to the rock formations should be covered.”

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Keelung Shore Excursion: Jiufen & Shifen Sky Lantern Private Tour - Jiufen Old Street, stairs, snacks, and mountain views
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Keelung Shore Excursion: Jiufen & Shifen Sky Lantern Private Tour

14.Keelung Shore Excursion: Jiufen & Shifen Sky Lantern Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $155

Leave Keelung Port with a private Chinese and English-speaking driver-guide such as Stanley, Tony, Oscar, or Charky. Over about eight hours, explore Jiufen Old Street, Shifen Waterfall, Golden Waterfall, Yin Yang Sea, and Shifen’s railway-side lantern ritual. Transport, insurance, and one lantern for up to four people are included.

“Tony was an amazing guide. Definitely one of our best tours. And his photography — a bonus! He expertly guided us through Juifen - picked out a delicious dumpling restaurant. Then onto the sky lantern experience which was an unexpected highlight. The waterfall was absolutely beautiful. We had a perfect day with Tony! Highly recommend.”

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One-day private chartered car tour in Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen, Pingxi, North Coast popular attractions with chartered car, professional Chinese/English driver - Jiufen’s steep lanes, tea, and snacks
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One-day private chartered car tour in Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen, Pingxi, North Coast popular attractions with chartered car, professional Chinese/English driver

15.One-day private chartered car tour in Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen, Pingxi, North Coast popular attractions with chartered car, professional Chinese/English driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews

You get an eight-hour private car tour from Taipei to Yehliu, Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall, and Shifen Old Street. Guides such as Eric and Stephen tailor the route, explain local sights, help with food and photos, and may adjust plans for rain or your interests. Pickup is offered, with cars for groups of up to seven.

“Eric made the most of a rainy day and was very helpful. We enjoyed the A-Mei Tea House and the lanterns.”

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