Taiwan · YEHLIU GEOPARK TOURS

The 15 Best Yehliu Geopark Tours

23 tours  ·  from $31 a head

The Queen’s Head has a queue and the park has a coach car park, so the hour you arrive decides the visit. These 15 compare the early departures, the ones that bolt on Shifen and Jiufen, and the short trips that only do the cape, with prices and pickup points.

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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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

3.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

4.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

5.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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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

6.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

7.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)

8.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)

9.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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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

10.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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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

11.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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[Private] Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen from Taipei with Pickup - Shifen Waterfall and the forest walk
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[Private] Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen from Taipei with Pickup

12.[Private] Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen from Taipei with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews

Travel privately from Taipei to Yehliu Geopark, Shifen Waterfall, Shifen Old Street, and Jiufen. Your English-speaking guide handles transport and timing while you explore rock formations, forest paths, sky lanterns, mining-era streets, and local snacks. Guides such as George, Joanna, James, and Gary have earned especially strong praise, though guide quality can vary.

“On a trip to Taipei we wanted to explore a bit further afield so we booked a private guide to take us outside Taipei for the day. George, our guide for the day was phenomenal; a Taiwanese local, very knowledgeable and a great communicator. Read more”

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Keelung Shore Excursion: Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Houton Cat Village Private Tour - Yehliu Geopark and the fragile Queen’s Head
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Keelung Shore Excursion: Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Houton Cat Village Private Tour

13.Keelung Shore Excursion: Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Houton Cat Village Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $179

From Keelung Cruise Port, a private Chinese and English speaking driver takes you to Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Golden Waterfall, Houtong Cat Village, and Miaokou Night Market. Expect about eight hours, moderate walking, local snacks, flexible pacing, and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle.

“Jim showed us some fantastic places. He had to contend with big crowds but we enjoyed ourselves. Had to ask to be taken back to ship after an exhausting 6 1/2 hours. Thanks”

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Yehliu, Golden Waterfall, Jiufen, Shifen Day Tour - Yehliu Geopark and the Queen’s Head
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Yehliu, Golden Waterfall, Jiufen, Shifen Day Tour

14.Yehliu, Golden Waterfall, Jiufen, Shifen Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · from $41

Spend a full day outside Taipei with a guide such as Jimmy, Jason, or Wu, visiting Yehliu’s sea-carved rocks, Golden Waterfall, Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall, and Shifen Old Street. The tour includes transport and insurance, with time for snacks, shopping, photos, and a sky lantern. Expect stairs, traffic, and possible route changes.

“Jason, our tour leader provided exceptional customer service, attention to detail, a very friendly and funny guy. He speaks fluent English and Mandarin, and taking great pictures for us. We are family of 5 which is not an easy group to manage. He handled our request with ease. A great travel partner.”

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Half Day Private Tour to Yangmingshan National Park and Yehliu Geopark - Yehliu Geopark: one hour among strange coastal rocks
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Half Day Private Tour to Yangmingshan National Park and Yehliu Geopark

15.Half Day Private Tour to Yangmingshan National Park and Yehliu Geopark

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $105

Leave Taipei by private air-conditioned vehicle for Yehliu Geopark and Yangmingshan National Park. See the Queen’s Head, Qingtiangang’s grazing water buffalo country, and steaming Xiaoyoukeng. Guides such as Chiao Chiao, Allen, Vincent, Toku, and Steven adjust the route when weather changes. Hotel pickup, water, tolls, parking, and Yehliu admission are included.

“Amazing all around. Guide Sean was full of info at each site visited, which made the day even more interesting. Lunch was great as well!”

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