Day trip

Travel to northern Taiwan with this group tour from Taipei. Marvel at rock formations in Yehliu Geopark, visit a mountain village in Jiufen, and launch a sky lantern in Pingxi.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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Duration 9 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: Chinese, English, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Indonesian
Pickup optional: Pickup and drop-off service for private tour is only available at a hotel or metro station in downtown Taipei City. Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. If the hotel lobby is located on the upper level, your tour guide will be waiting for you on the ground level with a flag an "Edison Tours" logo on it.
Private or small groups available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Demi – United States

Despite the rain, this tour was so fun! Molly (our guide) was fantastic. We enjoyed every bit. There is some moderate walking involved but there were options to not go up the hills/stairs if it got to be too much for some. But then you also miss some sights. Just a heads up.

Demi – United States

Sarah – Hong Kong

A really great day, enjoyed being part of Joy Family! Joy shared so much about Taiwanese history and culture and I learned so much from her. I’m glad that we started at Yehliu Geo park and were there when it was reasonably quiet. I didn’t enjoy the crowds at Jiufen, especially because we all had to march together as a group to the top first through throng, but it was great to see the place and very memorable. To my surprise I really enjoyed Shifen, and although I wasn’t interested in releasing a sky Lantern, i used the opportunity to find some good food and craft beer. I enjoyed the buzz of the place who doesn’t have a couple of unexpected suspension bridges! Driving back at Sunset was lovely.

Sarah – Hong Kong

Itinerary

Starting/pickup location
Depends on the selected option
Yeh Liu Geo Park
Sightseeing (70 minutes)
Jiufen
Sightseeing (2.17 hours)
Shifen Waterfall
Sightseeing (40 minutes)
Shifen Old Street
Sightseeing (1.5 hours)
2 drop-off locations:
Taipei City, 忠孝公園

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

Take in the striking natural rock formations in Yehliu Geopark
Experience the old-fashioned charm of Jiufen, a traditional village
Enjoy the chance to set a lantern afloat at the Pingxi Sky Lantern area
Admire the spectacular scenery of the beautiful Shifen Waterfall
Seize the chance to purchase a cup of tea while surrounded by beautiful scenery

Full description

View Taiwan's northern highlights with this group tour from Taipei. Visit destinations like the Yehliu Geopark, the old-fashioned mountain village of Jiufen and Shifen.

Start your day with pickup in downtown Taipei, and relax as you make your way to Yehliu Geopark, home to a number of unique rock formations caused by wind and sea, where you will view fascinating rock formations like the Queen's Head, Sea Candles, Fairy Shoe, Ginger Rocks, Elephant Rock, and more. Next, head to Jiufen village, which was once famous for being a gold-mining town in the 1940s, but is now popular for inspiring scenes in the film "Spirited Away." The success of the movie brought vitality to Jiufen’s tourism, making it the most popular destination in northeastern Taiwan. It’s recommended to have a cup of tea at a teahouse, where you can appreciate the picturesque scenery, and the freshly brewed tea at the same time. Besides the teahouses, here you can also tastes various local foods and buy souvenirs. If you have a sweet tooth, don’t miss the traditional Jiufen dessert—Taro Ball.

Your tour continues with a visit to Shifen Waterfall. It is one of the most popular attractions in this area, widely-known as the “Little Niagara Falls” of Taiwan, a cascade-type waterfall similar to North America’s Niagara Falls. There are several viewing platforms near Shifen Waterfall, where the visitors can see the waterfall from different angles, even have a close-up look. Then head to the Shifen Old Street to experience the iconic tradition of flying Sky Lantern. Your tour guide will teach you how to release a sky lantern correctly, so you can fully enjoy the tranquil and peaceful moment. The street is lined with souvenir shops, sky lantern shops and eateries, where you can spend some time buying souvenirs or trying some local snacks before returning to Taipei.

Includes

Licensed tour guide
Local transfer by air-conditioned vehicle
Entry ticket to Yehliu Geopark
Sky Lantern launching experience (3-4 people share 1 lantern)
Local general liabilities insurance
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if private option selected)

Bottled water
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Please meet your tour guide at MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station (Station Number: BL14 /O07) at Exit 2. Please take the escalator to the ground level, your tour guide will be waiting for you near the exit with the tour operator's logo on it.

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Cash

Not allowed

Oversize luggage
Luggage or large bags
Unaccompanied minors

Know before you go

Group Tour commentary varies with departure days: English, Chinese or Japanese.
Private Tour commentary options: English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Indonesian
Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult
The sequence and duration of tour stops may be adjusted according to traffic and weather conditions

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From Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen, and Pingxi Day Tour