Private Tour

Jiufen, Shifen and Houtong Cat Village Private Tour

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

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Taipei

Pick-up from your hotel in Taipei City

Admission Not Applicable

Shifen Waterfall

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

50 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Jiufen, Shifen and Houtong Cat Village Private Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

49 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Perfect day
Akiko M,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Thank you, chias chino san, your interest talk and perfect driving skills really made our day. It was one of my dreams to visit a cat village. Really enjoyed.
Perfect Day in Shifen, Houtong, Jiufen
L7497EPirisw,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing time exploring Shifen, Jiufen, and Houtong. Paul was an amazing tour guide. He was friendly, funny, knowledgeable, communicative, and a good driver. We felt really grateful to have him throughout the experience, it felt like we were in great hands. He also took lots of pictures for us and gave us recommendations around Taipei. We would definitely recommend this tour, especially with Paul.
Great day in the Villages
192jayd,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience with Roger! He was very accommodating to our interests, and full of great info on Taiwan. The various stops are unique, cute and interesting. Highly recommended!
Daytrip Experience
jenniferlF2824UQ,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing time on the tour. Paul was engaging, knowledgable and super entertaining. The views were incredible despite the slightly less than petfect weather. Everything was super convenient, stressfree and a great adventure thanks to Paul. He also took knew great picture spots, helped us take photos and even cleared some space for better photos. Definitely would recommend.
Great experience with natural, historical and cultural sights
Guide19483401507,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience with a lot of helpful and interesting information and explanations from our tourguide Nicolas Ying.
The Best Day Spent in Taiwan
Anji A,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This tour was amazing, we had the absolute best time and the best tour guide in Vincent. He was very knowledgeable, prepared and so friendly. He made our day so enjoyable! He took pictures, pointed out areas of interest, he even brought us umbrellas. The lunch spot had the best views, with delicious food. The activities are physical, lots of steps but so worth the beautiful views. Don't hesitate, book this tour, it is worth every penny.
Great itinerary, convenient transport and excellent service from Ben.
wajh2020,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour by Ben who was very knowledgable. This is an ideal way to see several locations in one day starting from Taipei which would be very difficult otherwise using public transport or taxis. The added surprise was Ben’s superb photo taking skills - it was like us having our own photographer following us around and no need to worry about taking photos, which were then sent to us at the end of the day. Our itinerary lasted 7 hours and was plenty of time to see the Shifen waterfall, Shifen Old Street and do the lanterns then on to Huodong Cat Village and lastly Jiufen. Thoroughly recommended.
The most enjoyable private tour
Dreamer67170517332,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The guide was very kind and took pictures at the scenic point, and explained what to see carefully, so it was a great tour 😊
Many thanks to James!!!
Shalon G,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
James was wonderful! We had a great time seeing the sites and learning about Taiwan’s history. There was a beautiful temple we wanted to see and to our surprise he took us up to it. He’s a great man. Many thanks!
Jiufen, Shifen and Houtong Cat Village Private Tour
Barbara U,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide, Victor, was absolutely fantastic! He showed us the destinations we were very interested in, and a few extra special places we did not expect to see! Absolutely recommend him and the experience!