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Jiufen, Shifen and Houtong Cat Village Private Tour

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Overview

Available languages

Chinese
English

7 hours

Mobile ticket

Discover the charm of Northern Taiwan on this private tour. Begin with a visit to Houtong Cat Village, followed by the unique experience of releasing a sky lantern in Pingxi. Stroll through the historic Jiufen Old Street, famously known as the inspiration for Miyazaki’s Spirited Away. Conclude the tour by admiring the stunning Shifen Waterfall and exploring Shifen Old Street, known for its local charm and iconic railroad. The tour includes convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off in Taipei City, ensuring a hassle-free experience.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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‘s Included

Private transportation

Toll fees

In-Person English and Mandarin Guide

Fuel surcharge

Lantern flying experience in Pingxi - Shifen Station

Parking Fees

Meals and beverages

Other personal expenses

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

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Taipei

Pick-up from your hotel in Taipei City

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
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Shifen Waterfall

Shifen Waterfall is a scenic waterfall located in Pingxi District, New Taipei City, Taiwan, on the upper reaches of the Keelung River.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

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Jiufen, Shifen and Houtong Cat Village Private Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

38 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Jiufen is golden.

    Jeffrey D,

    Oct 6, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Sean was the perfect gracious and informative guide. Each location of the journey was perfectly planned and executed.

  • Exploring The North with Aaron

    Autumn H,

    Sep 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This tour is well worth your time. Aaron was our guide, and he was phenomenal. He was flexible and accommodating for our group even before the tour started. He was great with the kids and full of fun energy throughout our day with him. The tour started in Jiufen because that’s where we were staying. Aaron showed us parts of the area we had not yet seen, and shared the rich history. We went to Shifen for our next stop. We got to paint and release a lantern at a shop with a 22 year old tortuous, share some delicious food, and explore the train tracks before going to see the waterfall. The walk for the waterfall had several stairs but even our 3 year old found it manageable. We ended the trip with the cat village. Both of my kids were so excited to hear the history of the village and to have the opportunity to see/pet several of the cats. The day was absolutely fantastic, and I highly recommend choosing this tour to explore these areas. Experiencing these areas would not have been nearly as enjoyable without Aaron to help guide us.

  • A wonderful day trip

    Silvia P,

    Sep 25, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We had an amazing time touring this beautiful area with our guide, Hicks. Each town we visited had its own unique charm and Hicks made sure we didn’t miss out on anything. He wanted to make sure we were able to see the sunset from a viewpoint in Jiufen and accommodated our schedule to make it happen. It was an excellent day trip.

  • Jackson was super...

    Cynthia K,

    Jul 15, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Jackson was super friendly and had excellent communication. He tailored the experience to account for both a senior in the group as well as young children. Jiufen is one of the most crowded places to visit but we were able to mostly avoid the crowds by doing a private tour. Highly recommend this tour for people interested in these locations.

  • Perfect Day Trip

    Nia C,

    Jul 8, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    James was our tour guide and helped us get some amazing photos ! Car was clean, roomy, and very comfortable. We had great conversation with him and he was awesome to send us some recommendations for food places! I love how the day was structured and we were able to see everything I only wish we didn't take as long to eat at lunch place since it would have been nice to have more time to look at shops at the old street. The lantern experience was amazing!!!! We got some beautiful photos well treasure as friends forever and James helped us to get other great photos at Jiufen as well. The waterfall was stunning out of a painting and the cat village was a fun stop. Even with it raining we still saw many cats!!! Overall recommend since it was perfect way to get around and see more then the city.

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