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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 To Expect

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Taipei

Pick-up from your hotel in Taipei City

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.

50 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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

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Jiufen, Shifen and Houtong Cat Village Private Tour

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Reviews

4.96

53 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

  • Excellent private tour of Jiufen and Shifen

    Sightsee16842346822,,Dec 23, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Our tour guide, Nicolas, speaks perfect English and is super pleasant and knowledgeable of Taiwan history. We greatly enjoyed our day long tour.

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  • Convenient to have a private driver!!

    karenpammy2016,,Dec 21, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We hired a private driver with Get Your Guide for a day excursion to Juifen, Shifen, and Houtong Cat Village. Our driver was very attentive to details, picked us up five minutes earlier, and spoke very good English. Our driver was our guide also as we were led into the path to access viewing Shifen Falls, showed us where the sky lanterns were to purchase for release, as well as walk us through the narrow Juifen shopping street. There was no note in the day excursion stating where the tour would stop for lunch on our own but our driver had arranged for a lunch reservation at a local restaurant , Taro & Sweet Potato Tea House which was right next door to the famous Ah Mei Tea House. He helped to select recommended local dishes to try. Also, before the tour ended, our private driver stopped over at a local tea shop to taste so family owned tea - cold and hot brew. There was no pressure to purchase any of the bagged tea but we purchased some. It was worth to hire a private driver to visit these three areas as the time it takes to connect from one place another without a vehicle is time consuming and the wait for public transportation is another issue. I would recommend it but be prepared for the private driver to take you to a few more additional places to visit.

  • 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.

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  • 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.

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