Small-Group: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei
Overview
Available languages
9 hours
Mobile ticket
Without having to travel far away, through this guided day tour from Taipei, you can discover the unique charm of the rural districts along the north and northeast coast of Taiwan.
On this tour, you will visit Jiufen Village, a hillside village prosperous in the 1940s that will bring you an old-time vibe with its atmospheric alleys; Yehliu Geopark, known for its unique coastal erosion features, will blow you mind away; Pingxi District, a former mining town that is known for the world-famous "Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival", where you will experience the iconic tradition of flying sky lantern and visit the “Little Niagara Falls” of Taiwan—Shifen Waterfall.
Whether you are a first-timer or a repeat visitor, you will fully enjoy what Taiwan's north and northeast coast has to offer. With your tour guide’s help, you will have an insight into the history and truly appreciate the natural landscapes in this area. Join us for a full-day adventure and enrich your travel experience!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Ensure you carry enough cash with you to cover your expenses for meals, beverages, souvenirs, tips, etc. Convenience stores and most of the eateries in Taiwan don't accept credit cards as a form of payment.
Not recommended for travelers with physical disabilities.
A small amount of walking is involved; comfortable shoes are recommended.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local General Liabilities Insurance
Professional licensed tour guide
Entrance ticket (Yehliu Geopark)
Sky Lantern launching experience (3-4 people share 1 lantern)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if private option selected)
Meals
Explore more, Bottle less, Save the planet!
Tipping is not required, but it's a wonderful way to show appreciation for your guide's service.
What To Expect
YehLiu Geopark
Located in Wanli District, New Taipei City, as one of the premier attractions in the northern coast of Taiwan, Yehliu Geopark is home to a number of unique rock formations caused by wind and sea, such as the mushroom rocks, the chessboard rock, the trace fossils and all that.
Queen's Head
The most famous rock formation is the iconic “Queen’s Head”, a mushroom rock that resembles the profile of England’s Queen Elizabeth. Every year, the “Yehliu Night Tour” features light shows, water projection, etc, attracting over ten thousands visitors flock to see the Queen’s Head illumined at night. Besides the Queen’s Head, other remarkable formations such as the Sea Candles, the Fairy Shoe, the Ginger Rocks, the Elephant Rock, the Ice Cream Rock, the Kissing Rock, and the Princess’ Head, are worth taking a look at.
Options
Group Tour (EN, CN, JP)
Tour type: Enjoy a join-in tour and meet people of all ages from different countries. (fixed meeting point)
Group Tour (EN, CN)
Tour Type: Enjoy a join-in tour and meet people of all ages from different countries. (fixed meeting point)
Private Tour (EN, CN, VN)
Tour Type: Enjoy this day tour with your own private guide, and pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in downtown Taipei City.
Reviews
418 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Interesting tour of sites near Taipei, marred by difficulty of hearing guide over engine noise
stalbansroamer,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We enjoyed our full day tour of attractions near Taipei. The Yehliu Geopark is extraordinary, the Shifen waterfall is charming if not quite “Little Niagara”, and the traditional lantern launching was an enjoyable and interesting cultural experience (although we worried a bit about its ecological impact). Jiufen didn’t live up to its hype for us, but we were pleased to have gone. The only problem for us was that from our position towards the back of the bus it was difficult to hear the guide over the noise of the engine and conversations amongst the other travellers. A shame but it did not detract too much from what was otherwise an enjoyable and interesting trip.
Our tour guide,...
Amelie G,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Christina, was very friendly. The bus was comfortable and with AC. I would recommend this tour to others.
Our guide was difficult...
Andrew M,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Our guide was difficult to understand and was talking too much. It's about quality of information, not quantity.
A great guide makes the trip extra awesome.
Raven T,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ting was exceptional and knowledgeable about the history and nature of the locations. She’s also very helpful and makes sure everyone is taken care of. My kids learnt a great deal and feels their mandarin improved through the interactions. If you are bringing kids, it’s great to get a private tour and travel at your own pace.
Julee is a very good tour...
eve p,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Julee is a very good tour guide, interesting to listen to her stories making it more personable, even though there were times we couldn’t understand her English. She is very knowledgeable in Taiwan history and facts. Market was interesting to see all the venders products, however lunch was mediocre for our party. We did enjoy the history and would definitely recommend.
Julie Makes the Trip
Brian D,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It is a fast-paced excursion with just enough time to experience the sights. Julie makes the travel portion enjoyable with her entertaining facts and anecdotes.
A great day despite the weather!
paulgray1,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great trip! The pick-up went smoothly even better as it was a short walk to the meeting point and our fellow travellers proved to be very friendly. Kevin was our guide and he was excellent, very good English and very knowledgeable all things Taiwan. Our first stop was the coastal geocentre of Yehliu. The sandstone coastline is being eroded away creating fascinating “sculptures” including the queens head. The coastline is stunning and despite the light rain I found it amazing. We then travelled to the village ofJiufen which was an old gold-mining town. By now the rain was pelting down but didn’t stop us from walking the market trying the local delicacies and finishing off with a beef brith which was delicious. The rain lessened when we went to see the curtain waterfall, the “ little Niagara Falls”of Shifen which was impressive in its own way. Lastly we went to the village of Pingxi to light a lantern for our wishes to be send up into the air- too much of a commercial thing for me. Overall we had a fab time, did 11k steps without noticing, a really great trip.
A great trip to take from Taipei and a good way to see a varied landscape.
annietakesatrip2019,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The trip was really good and the guide Walter was very careful to count heads before moving onto the next attraction. Each place we visited was quite different which made the whole day more interesting. I went on a Sunday and that meant more visitors to each place, which was the only issue with this trip. The day was very enjoyable all round.
Absolute must
961yuliyav,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really enjoyed the tour with the guide Walter. The stunning misty mountains of Pingxi district, the waterfalls will stay in my memory forever. The itinerary is well planned and I had enough time for the sightseeing, lunch and shopping. The bus was super comfortable with a footrest and a cup holder. I would purchase this tour again if I am in Taipei again.
Great itinerary, OK guide
Nilanjana D,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00The itinerary was great — all the stops were different and unique. I just wish our guide, Tony, had been a bit more engaged and shared more about the places we visited, as well as how to make the most of our time at each stop. For example, at Yehliu Geopark, we missed the chance to take a photo with the iconic “Queen’s Head” rock formation because of the long line — it would’ve helped if Tony had advised us to head there first or allowed more time at that stop. He also didn’t mention that we could hike down to the base of Shifen Waterfall — I only found out from another guide on my way back, so I missed that opportunity. That said, the places themselves were absolutely awesome and well worth visiting!
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