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• The tour was fun and...

  Jennifer V,,Feb 10, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  The tour was fun and interesting. Aaron was very knowledgeable and made the experience even better! Would definitely recommend.

• Henry was...

  Lili T,,Feb 10, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Henry was great/knowledgable and took great photos. Felt relaxed pace and kindly dropped us off at a night market/gave recommendations for what to do in Taipei. Great trip!

• An amazing experience with a top-class guide!

  oinkwell,,Jan 31, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  This was my third time taking a Jiufen tour but a first for some of my family, though we all agree our guide Vincent was one of the best we’ve ever had in any of our travels! Although it was raining the whole time, we had so much fun on this tour that we didn’t even mind the weather. Vincent was incredibly knowledgeable and took us off the beaten path in some areas so that even those of us who’d seen the sights before were able to have new experiences. In our group we had a senior with minor mobility problems as well as two young kids, and he was incredibly considerate and accommodating to them. One of our kids in particular bonded with him so much that she wouldn’t let go, and he took it all in stride. Overall, we really loved this tour and highly recommend it, especially if you happen to get a guide as wonderful as ours!

• Wonderful Private Day Tour to Jiufen, Shifen and Houtong Cat Village

  jwtsbsf,,Jan 24, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Splendid day touring Jiufen, Shifen and Houtong Cat Village with a private guide, Hicks, who was a pleasure! Hicks not only had excellent English, but he was cheerful, polite, and very knowledgeable about each of the areas we visited. Furthermore, he was exceptionally good at taking photos with my phone--so he helped preserve some wonderful memories. The day began with a lovely 50 minute drive to Shifen Waterfall which is just gorgeous, and we took a gentle walk-hike all around the area. Jiufen is an extraordinarily beautiful city with some of the finest cliff views of the ocean and island I have ever seen. The shops and cobblestone roads are colorful and fascinating to explore, especially near dusk. For cat lovers, Houtong Cat Village is a must--and while I am more of a dog person, I went to send pictures and information to my cat-loving sister. Lots of fun, busy day--well organized, smoothly run, and terrific guide, Hicks. YOLO travel did a wonderful job putting this package together and I do recommend it.

  

  

  

  

  

• Nice Experience

  E2240EPjessical,,Jan 15, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Vincent was very accommodating and personable. We had elderly and he made sure we took shortcuts to avoid as many stairs as possible. It is also truly door to door service. Picking up from the hotel was extremely convenient. I would recommend to those who want an English tour guide.

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Great Tour

  Catherine R,,Jan 14, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Roger was an awesome driver and guide. He showed us some of the best food spots in Jiufen, including for stinky tofu, and went above and beyond for us. We had a great day with him!

• Trip with Junior

  Pedro F,,Jan 8, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Went with a friend and had a great time. Junior was very knowledgeable on various different topics and even showed us an extra stop. Highly recommend.

• Wonderful tour with Nana!

  tsleeps,,Jan 3, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  100% highly recommend YOLO Taiwan! We booked a full day private tour of Shifen Waterfall, Shifen Old Street, Houtong Cat Village, and Jiufen for 15 people. First, I have to give our tour guide Nana a huge thank you for her excellent information about each location, precise guidance to the best places to take photographs (she is a professional photographer and took the photos with the best angles!), patience for our large group with kids and seniors (we never felt rushed even though we had slower walkers), and overall wonderful experience! She could also speak English, Mandarin, or Taiwanese for our group. The bus was very comfortable to fit our 15 persons, and the driver was very skilled to navigate tight corners and drove very smoothly. Skip the “tour sites” like Viator and book directly with these local companies to save lots of money. We saved over $500 by booking directly, and I could customize our trip as needed . Frank was easy to communicate with to organize our trip. For our next tour, I would definitely book with YOLO and request Nana if I can! Thanks!

  

• Amazing Day Trip

  105tamilal,,Dec 26, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  I am so glad I booked this private tour for our family of 5. Aaron came to pick us on time from the hotel and from there on it was pure magic as he know the best places/views/food. We released our family lantern took amazing pictures by the waterfall and ate delicious lunch with the view on the Pacific. Aaron told us alit about Taipei. Top experience! Highly recommend.

  

  

  

  

  

• Trip feels too rushed....

  Tricia W,,Dec 26, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  3.00

  Trip feels too rushed. Lantern experience at Shifen was over in like, 5 mins (excluding decorating the lantern; & I think we were already quite fast in decorating it, took max 10 mins). Shifen waterfall was crowded too & we stayed for only a couple of minutes there to take photos & went off. No time to have coffee at cafe in Huotong or wander around to explore more. Waited too long for lunch at Jiufen. But our guide Toku was nice, pleasant & knowledgeable.

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