Private Tour
Keelung Shore Excursion: Jiufen & Shifen Sky Lantern Private Tour
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
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Join our Keelung Shore Excursions to Jiufen & Shifen. First stop: Jiufen, where ancient streets weave tales of mystery and charm. Get lost in the labyrinth of alleyways filled with tantalizing street food and quirky shops. Keep your eyes peeled for spirited alley cats—they might just lead you to hidden treasures! And don't forget to channel your inner Spirited Away spirit at the iconic tea houses.
Next up: Shifen, the land of wishes! Ever wanted to be a train conductor? Well, now's your chance! Let loose as you launch sky lanterns into the heavens, sending your dreams soaring with them. And if you're feeling peckish, feast on Taiwan's tastiest snacks while watching mesmerizing waterfall shows.
So, pack your sense of humor, your appetite for adventure, and get ready. Book now, because life's too short for boring tours!
Reminder: Many Taiwan food stalls take cash only. Please bring NTD. An NTD exchange machine is available at Keelung Port.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We provide travel insurance for every guests, so please provide information like full name, birthday, passport number, & nationality for each participant.
Reminder: Bring cash, comfortable walking shoes, and light jacket.
Reminder: Many Taiwan food stalls take cash only. Please bring NTD. An NTD exchange machine is available at Keelung Port.
Please note that tour itineraries may vary due to weather conditions and traffic, ensuring your safety and enjoyment.
Jiufen Old Street: A fun maze for the adventurous, but a stair workout for others. Not a fan of stairs? No worries—we’ve got plenty of other great tours without the climb!
Keelung Port has 2 different terminals. Important: please let us know are you arriving at East Passenger Terminal, or West Passenger Terminal? Please provide us the name of cruise ship, and time for pickup. Thank you!!!
Starting January 1, 2025, Jiufen will enforce holiday traffic controls (8 AM–8 PM). Tour buses and private cars must park in designated lots, with visitors taking shuttle buses to Jiufen Old Street.
One luggage for one traveler. Please don't bring oversize luggage.
A moderate amount of walking is involved.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Travel Insurance provided
Air-conditioned private vehicle
Keelung Port pickup & drop-off
Chinese & English-speaking driver guide
Fees of sky lanterns (4 people per lantern)
Food & drinks
Gratuities
Other personal expense
What To Expect
Jiufen Old Street
Enter Jiufen, the whimsical hillside town where narrow alleys lead to unexpected discoveries and staircases twist like a labyrinth. Follow your nose to the aroma of sizzling street snacks, where culinary adventures await around every corner. Feel like you've stepped into a Miyazaki film as you navigate through the bustling crowds and charming tea houses. From quirky souvenirs to breathtaking views, Jiufen promises laughter, surprises, and memories that will make your cheeks ache from smiling.
Shifen Waterfall
Prepare for nature's grand spectacle at Shifen Waterfall! Feel the misty spray tickle your nose as you approach this majestic cascade. It's like Mother Nature's way of saying, "Hey, want a shower?" With its thunderous roar and breathtaking beauty, Shifen Waterfall is the ultimate power move in the world of waterfalls. So grab your raincoat and get ready for a wild ride – just don't forget to bring a towel for Mother Nature's post-show high-five!
Options
Keelung Shore Excursion: Jiufen & Pingxi Sky Lantern Day Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
70 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very Nice Tour!
Kim G,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our day with Young was excellent. He communicated in advance and we met him easily at the cruise terminal. Unfortunately the weather wasn’t great but he guided us expertly to some wonderful places. We loved sending our lantern into the sky, seeing the gorgeous waterfall and exploring the touristy town of Juifen., among other stops. The tour has a nice mix of places to see outside of the busy city of Taipei. Young was very informative about Taiwan culture, food and history. He took the time to answer our questions honestly and openly. He is an excellent guide and we would highly recommend asking for him if booking this tour.
Great day
885itamarr,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jennifer is amazing guide. Really fun day to take from cruise ship . Much better then the crowd tours from the ship. Can be also customized which is great
Excellent guide
Q7775VZhelenw,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good guide, her English was very good and she was very helpful. She took us to all sites around Taipei, although the weather was dreadful we had a very enjoyable time. We would recommend Jennifer as she was excellent.
Great time in Taiwan
Yegisabet N,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide was great thank you Stanley for everything.we went to all the amazing places in Taiwan.
Oscar is the best!
John F,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Oscar is a first class tour guide with a vast array of knowledge ranging from history, geography to world affairs. He was a joy to spend the day discovering Taiwan.
Wonderful time at Kailung Tour with Jennifer
cocotrann,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jennifer was great. Cheerful, on time, patient. Even helped us with great recommendations and lots of insight and took great photos for us. The pace was a bit rushed since we had so much to get through but she was so patient and kind. Thank you Jennifer !!
Great service even in a monsoon
Adam w,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Berry was so good he took us everywhere we wanted to go and to places we didn’t know about. We would recommend his services to anyone who asks
Keelung shore excursion
Alda M,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Definitely would recommend the Jiufen & Shifen Sky Lantern tour with Jennifer. She picked up our family from the Keelung port. Jennifer was well prepared - snacks, water, umbrellas & rain coats for us. Though it rained all day, Jennifer made it memorable. She speaks excellent English & is a great conversationalist. We will forever have fond memories of our trip. Love that she took photos & sent us a drawing of one of our pic!
Fantastic tour and tour guide
Tony Y,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Chia took us to a lot of very interesting places and told us about Taiwans history. It was a highlight of our holiday.
Delightful Tour and Guude
loise918,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00When we read that the tour was private we thought it probably meant a small bus. We were delighted to learn that Jennifer was our private tourguide and driver for my daughter and me. She did a great job of showing us everything, putting it in perspective, and maneuvering so I could eliminate some of the walking ( I am 91). We saw so much, had lumch in Old Street Juifen, saw the Golden Water Falls and sent up our wishes in the lantern and saw many other beautiful places. Jennifer was ready for our every need, including umbrellas when it started to rain, and taking pictures of all our adventures. I would recommend this tour and Jennifer to anyone who wants a great experience.
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