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

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Overview

Available languages

English

6 hours

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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.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

1

Yin Yang Sea

Watch the bay where the sea is a mix of yellow and blue before heading to Jiufen.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Jinguashi 13 Ruins

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 • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Parking fees and tolls

Lantern activity (one lantern for a car)

Bottled water

Private & air-conditioned vehicle

Food & drinks

Pickup points

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Hotel Pick-up from Taipei City

Pickup included

Reviews

4.91

370 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Half day tour

    E9041UDsarahb,Apr 6, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We had a great time on our tour with Vincent! He was a wonderful guide and really helped make the tour a memorable experience!

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  • Worthwhile tour for some time out of Taipei

    johncX5821NP,Apr 2, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Instead of doing the Pingxi sky lantern, we were able to do a challenging but fun 40 minute hike up to Xiaozishan. This tour was great. My wife and I had Hicks Wang as our guide. He was a great driver and knowledgeable and patient to all our questions. Took awesome photos of us around Jiufen and Shifen waterfall too. He let us know the good spots to eat in Jiufen and was prompt in pickup and dropoff. Definitely recommend this tour and company and Hicks.

  • Fun at Shifen

    Lena N,Mar 31, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    4.00

    Our guide for this tour was Steven H. Very professional, knowledgeable and efficient. I think it was supposed to be a 4 people group tour in a private car but it ended up being just me and my husband so we had our own private tour. Started out with Shifen Fall. It was very peaceful and picturesque despite the fact it was drizzling (all day). The sky lantern release at Shifen old street was the highlight of our trip. Had much fun writing our messages and taking photos there. The photo stops at Yin Yang Sea & Jinguash 13 ruins and golden water fall were calm and peaceful. Steven managed to guide us while avoiding the big groups of tourists. That was so appreciated. The last part of the tour to Jiufent old street was physically challenging mainly because we had to climb hundreds of steps to explore the area. That’s the charm of the area but my husband and I could have done without the achey sore kegs. I gave this tour a 4 star rating because of it. My husband says he’d have liked to skip that portion of the trip. But Steven was great. He suggested other places we should visit and eat at and informed us about Taiwanese current events.

  • The Ultimate Taipei Experience with Jackson & Vincent

    connielG351BY,Mar 29, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Huge shoutout to Jackson and Vincent for being absolutely amazing tour guides! They made our Taipei trip unforgettable—so fun, incredibly knowledgeable, and always thoughtful and considerate throughout the entire experience. We were a group of 8, and they handled everything so smoothly, making it easy and enjoyable for everyone. Jackson also picked a fantastic spot for lunch —so delicious—and the time we spent in the car together was just as fun as the sightseeing. Lots of laughs and great memories all around! We loved visiting the Geo Park and exploring Jiufen, releasing Sky Lanterns such beautiful, memorable spots—and having Jackson and Vincent guide us made the experience even better. They truly went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and having a great time, and it showed every step of the way. We had an absolute blast exploring the city with them! If you’re planning a trip to Taipei, I can’t recommend them enough. You’ll be in the best hands! Btw .. ask Jackson to sing for you while you’re in the car!!!!

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  • Back to time travel in Jiufen and Shifen

    Florence C,Mar 29, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Great experience to see the sky lantern go up the sky with so much preparation from people involved and ink pen and material to get well wishes messages on the lantern before hand. Amazing tour guide, Vincent to help the tour so well organised despite misty weather this morning. Had a great day with a bowl of beef noodles for lunch before travelling back to Taipei. Worth of time to travel in Jiufen and Shifen villages to explore the local amenities. Thank you.

  • Highly recommended tour with Chouly

    Sebastien S,Mar 28, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    This tour highlights these serene villages outside of Taipei. The ocean view from the Chongwen district is a must see. Crossing the bridge over the Jilong River is as exhilarating as experiencing the breathtaking Shifen Waterfalls that it leads to. But my favorite part was the Sky Lantern release at the Shifen village in Pingxi district. We send our wishes to the sky while admiring the locals’ way of life and the train passing. All of that was made possible by our wonderful guide CHOULY!!!!!!! She was very patient and attentive to our kids and took care of our every need. Great communication and educational highlights. Comfortable car, safe driving despite the rain. Highly recommended tour with Chouly.

  • Wonderful half day scenic trip with James!

    Juliana T,Mar 20, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    We took the half day private tour to Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall & Pingxi Sky Lantern. James, our tour guide, was friendly and provided a wonderful experience! As an experienced tour guide, he knew a lot about the history of each location, which he enthusiastically shared with us. He ensured that we had ample time at each destination to receive a great experience, while maintaining to schedule. We did not feel rushed at all. He also ensured that we were dropped off and picked up at the entrance of each location. We could not have asked for a better experience for touring such a beautiful part of Taiwan! Thank you James for ensuring that we had a great time and for capturing memories (pictures and videos) of the day for us!

  • A fantastic day visiting Jiufen, Shifen, Waterfall and Pingxi Sky Lantern with our guide, Nicolas Ying,

    Q5399YWanastasias,Mar 19, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Nicolas Ying is one of the best guides we had on our stay in Taipei. He was knowledgeable, enthusiastic about sharing his culture with us and made us feel welcomed. Besides showing us the places that were listed in the itinerary, he immersed us in the local culture by taking us to a tea house where we had the tea ceremony and helped us order local foods. Without him, we wouldn’t be able to experience the different flavors of the local cuisine as we would had been intimidated ordering on our own. In addition, the lantern experience was unique - from picking the colors of the lantern (each color has a meaning), writing the wishes on each side of the lantern, lighting the lantern and releasing. It was a great way to end our trip to Taiwan. Both my husband and I highly recommend the tour and Nicolas Ying.

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  • Excellent excursion

    Rob N,Mar 16, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Top notch excursion with the best tour guide Chiao Chiao. She was on the ball and very personable. We loved it.

  • Great day trip!

    Kurt G,Mar 16, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Would highly recommend this tour! Richelle was a great guide and stayed right on schedule. She got great pictures of us and doing the private option is the way to go. You get dropped right off at the Jiufen old street (vs walking up a steep hill with larger tour buses). It was a great day!

From US$105.00

2 Adults

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