Private Tour
Half Day Private Tour to Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall & Pingxi Sky Lantern
Overview
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6 hours
Mobile ticket
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
Yin Yang Sea
Watch the bay where the sea is a mix of yellow and blue before heading to Jiufen.
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.
What‘s Included
Parking fees and tolls
Lantern activity (one lantern for a car)
Bottled water
Private & air-conditioned vehicle
Food & drinks
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Hotel Pick-up from Taipei City
Pickup included
Reviews
359 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful half day scenic trip with James!
Juliana T,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We 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
5.00Nicolas 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.
Excellent excursion
Rob N,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Top 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
5.00Would 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!
Great tour. Our driver...
Artz W,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour. Our driver James was very knowledgeable, he made it so we avoided the large crowds who were at the sites we visited. Good half day tour if you want to explore outside of Taipei.
We enjoyed the scenic...
DebbieA F,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed the scenic Shifen waterfall. Shifen Old Street was a fun and unique experience with the sky lanterns. While Jiufen, provided breathtaking views and narrow street markets. Our guide, Henry was knowledgeable and helped make our trip enjoyable.
A surprisingly wonderful experience!
Companion3277,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great experience. We were happy to see Shifen waterfall and the park surrounding it. The park looked natural and did not look artificial. It left a very peaceful and calming experience for the visitors. Richelle, our tour guide was top notch! She was very good and very helpful. She helped us with a big problem we had not with the tour but our circumstance during the tour. She made sure that we enjoy every aspect of the tour. She was also a very happy person, making everyone very comfortable and at ease. Thank you very much, Richelle.
Great, so glad I did it
589robinl,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My guide, Nicholas was great. He was very knowledgeable, personable and accommodating. He also took me to a local tea shop to experience a tea ceremony which was so interesting and informative. Would absolutely request him again if I had more time in Taiwan
Only had one day in...
Vonda M,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Only had one day in Taipei and this was definitely a memorable one!! Our guide took us all around and stayed with us to help us during our last attempt to get some shopping in. We came home with all we wanted and an entertaining day, thank you so much for the hospitality!
Great 6 hour Taiwan countryside private car tour!
Jon P,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nicholas was prompt, very knowledgeable, and of us to many wonderful sites in the Taiwan countryside, including two villages, two waterfalls and a wonderful tea house for lunch. The sky lantern experience was wonderful. Nicholas was friendly and even took wonderful pictures for us. I would highly recommend this tour!
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