The 9 Best Pingxi Sky Lantern Experiences

1.Yehliu, Jiufen, and Pingxi Day Tour

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.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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9.Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall and Pingxi Sky Lantern Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 28 reviews · 6 hours · from $95

You’ll spend six hours with a private English- or Chinese-speaking guide visiting Yin Yang Sea, old mining ruins, Golden Waterfall, Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall, and Shifen Old Street. Guides such as Hicks, Nicolas, Bubble, and Mr. Wang add local history, food tips, and flexible stops. Hotel pickup, transport, parking, tolls, and a lantern activity are included.

“Bubble was our private tour guide for the day and he was amazing! He was very energetic, knew a lot of very interesting facts and took us to all really great sights we wanted to visit. He also provided a lot of suggestions of what to do around Taipei during our time there, and gave us a big map where he circled what we should do. We had a really great day and we never felt rushed. We highly recommend doing a tour with Bubble!”

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