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• NOT A GOOD USE OF YOUR TIME

  debras335,Apr 15, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  2.00

  We're not sure why this tour is even on the list of things to do. There actually isn't much to do here. Some run down or vacant buildings/dwellings, a handful of cats, some of which look skinny & have skin conditions, nowhere really acceptable to shop or eat. It's s real stumper as to why Trip Advisor promotes this one.

• The tour guide was so...

  Janet Y,Apr 14, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  The tour guide was so knowledgeable about the area and kept the tour very fun. Felt extremely organized and well put together. Was definitely worth getting a guide instead of exploring on our own.

• Super chill

  Connector30443322563,Apr 10, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  This side is super healing Kids like it. Adults can also relax Price reasonable location nearby Simply invincible

• Sean is the only guide you need for this tour

  Jesse R,Apr 6, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  We booked the Jiufen, Shifen, and Houtong Cat Village private tour with Sean and it was one of the best decisions of our entire trip to Taiwan. Hitting three such different spots in one day could easily feel rushed, but Sean paced everything perfectly and made each place feel special. Jiufen was stunning — Sean knew exactly where to position us for the best views and helped us avoid the crowds. At Shifen, he made the sky lantern experience feel genuinely memorable rather than just a tourist checkbox. And Houtong? The cats basically came to us, which we’re pretty sure was Sean’s doing. Beyond the itinerary itself, Sean was just great company — friendly, flexible, and full of local knowledge that you won’t find in any guidebook. Having a private driver and guide made the whole day feel effortless. Highly recommend, don’t even think about doing this one without him.

• Great tour!

  Alena F,Mar 29, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Great and very memorable tour, thanks to Roger and his positive and attitude!! Definitely recommend ! You will see another side of Taiwan, full nature and history!

• Great fun filled day

  DaisyVL,Mar 28, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We booked a private charter through YOLO. Aaron, our driver, had excellent English. We had a full day of sightseeing and activities. Aaron tailored our requests (less of shopping, more nature/views). Shifen is a must for lantern decorating and releasing and waterfall. Jiufen was crowded, festive, and lively, however Aaron was able to steer us to a quiet tea house with amazing views. The Cat Village was cute and full of lounging cats basking in tourist attentions. The cat village was a favorite of the kids. We had a fun filled day.

• Very fun tour

  Emilio G,Mar 28, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Our guide Richelle was amazing. She was extremely knowledgeable, kind, and was very accommodating with my two daughters. It was a rainy day and she made the best of it with a great tour. Would definitely recommend.

• Knowledgeable guide!

  Tomomi G,Mar 24, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  We highly recommend this tour! If these sightseeing spots are on your list, this is the best and most efficient way to go. Everything went very smoothly thanks to our guide, Chiao-Chiao. She was very hospitable and knowledgeable about the places where we went. She gave us enough time at each spot to explore. Because she's been to these locations hundreds of times, she know the best spot to take photos, eat and shop. She even knew where all cats were in the cat village! (I heard from my friends who went there by themselves that there weren't that many cats, but we saw many cats. I think you need to know where to find them.) She even contacted our hotel in Jiufen while we were exploring Shihfen and made an arrangement for our suitcase to be picked up from her car once we arrived at Jiufen. No time wasted!

• So much fun!

  cindy b,Mar 24, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Correspondence with, Nana, our tour operator was always quick and consistently answered our questions. We were a large group of adults and children. Nana was always looking out for our safety on the streets, our enjoyment of the tour and providing us with some Taiwanese history. She tailored the tour to fit our needs and was a lot of fun. She took lots of pictures for us and even put together a video. We all appreciated Nana’s efforts!

• Despite the rain

  Monette B,Mar 8, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Despite the rain, Roger our tour guide still was able to have us enjoy the lanterns of Shifen and the quaint stores of Juifen. I really wanted to do the tea house but there was no views to enjoy so we skipped this., We replaced the cat village for Chiang Kai Shek memorial which I very much appreciated since there likely will have no cats to enjoy with the rains. Being able to adjust our itinerary freely was a joy!

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