Private Tour
Half Day Private Tour to Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall & Pingxi Sky Lantern
Overview
Available languages
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
Taipei
Your driver-guide will meet you in the hotel lobby or on the 1st floor, holding a sign with your name.
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
386 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great half day tour outside taipei
816camh,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great half day tour seeing jiufen, shifen and pinging. My guide Cody was great and made the day very enjoyable.
Wonderful Experience Half day Trip to Jiufen , Shifen!
Escape67775578297,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Nicolas, is an incredibly seasoned and experienced guide and driver! Throughout the trip, he shared the rich background and history of every place we visited, which truly allowed my dad and me to immerse ourselves in the experience. He was extremely patient, friendly, and attentive, always guiding us along the way with care. Nicolas also brought us to many beautiful photo spots and kindly helped us take stunning pictures that we will treasure dearly. We enjoyed this experience so much and will definitely book with him again in the future for our friends and family. Thank you, Nicolas, for being so caring and thoughtful throughout the journey. We also really appreciated that you communicated fluently in Mandarin the entire time, and never minded us asking questions along the way. This was my dad’s first trip to Taipei, and I specially booked this experience to celebrate his birthday. He truly enjoyed the beautiful sightseeing, delicious food, and wonderful memories created during the trip. Thank you once again, Nicolas, for your professionalism, warmth, and amazing hospitality!
Wonderful day trip
paolasA8122LR,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paul is an excellent and well informed tour guide. He made sure we would not miss any important site but also showed us some more side aspects along our way, listening closely to what we said and tried to meet every individual preference we may have voiced. We can strongly recommend him.
Paul is a must , book him for private adventure.
Lisa D,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paul felt like my long lost cousin with all the connections. I was in Taiwan for two nights . The first night was wash I arrived and the second day i had to make it worth it , i was a solo traveler . The amount he packed in with stories , history, Vip status and his flawless photography. He has a great personality. He knew all the do’s and dont’s from food to souvenirs. He made Shifen waterfall and lantern experience magical !!! Jiufen cliff side private tea ceremony unforgettable visit with Queen geo park perfect angle . Thank you Paul Taiwan will always have a piece of my heart because of you .
Jiufen, Shifen, waterfall, and sky lantern
YYConthego,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed a great day with Nicolas! He was so knowledgeable about the area and was fun, flexible, and easy going. He knew the best spots for photos and was an excellent driver who got us safely to each of the destinations. We would definitely recommend him as a guide!
A Day in Taiwan
thomb433,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vincent was fabulous! His English was perfect and his grasp of Taiwan was encyclopedic. He was more than willing to share his personal life story to help us understand what life in Taiwan was like. We visited the waterfall, launched a lantern, and shopped our way through Jiufen. We had a lovely lunch at a tea house overlooking the ocean. Vincent could not have been anymore accommodating or informative. We would highly recommend him to anyone interested in learning more about Taipei and spending time with a warm and gracious human being.
Fabulous experience
DonnaKim P,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing tour with Henry!! He was on time, had a comfortable vehicle, was very knowledgeable and informative and kind. We loved everything we did and never felt rushed! We definitely recommend this tour! A good alternative to just seeing another city! Thanks Henry
Beautiful tour of Waterfall and Old Towns
Dawn E,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Vincent was an amazing tour guide! He provided so much information along the way and let us set the pace. He went out of his way to take great pictures of us as well. 100% recommend!
Great Day Tour
Tony Y,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Junior was a knowledgable and friendly tour guide. He knew a lot about the areas, its history and culture. The lantern experience was a special highlight, watching others share the joy in releasing their lanterns. The shopping village was a great place to find some unique items.
Great Guide!
Marina E,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s a lot of traveling to get to the different destinations. 6 hour tour was a little rushed. The lantern activity was very memorable and our guide took us to the best dumpling place in Juifen!
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