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The 15 Best Jiufen Tours & Day Trips

44 tours  ·  from $31

Jiufen is an hour from Taipei and twice as good after four o’clock, when the coaches leave and the lanterns come on. These 15 differ on what they bolt onto it, Shifen, Yehliu or the Pingxi line, and on whether you are back for dinner.

From Taipei: Shifen, Jiufen, and Yehliu Guided Day Trip - Shifen Old Street and the sky lantern ritual
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From Taipei: Shifen, Jiufen, and Yehliu Guided Day Trip

1.Shifen, Jiufen, and Yehliu Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,654 reviews · 9 hours · from $31Our pick

Travel from Taipei to Shifen, Jiufen, and Yehliu Geopark on a nine-hour guided trip. Release a wish lantern, see Shifen Waterfall, explore Jiufen Old Street, and find the Queen’s Head rock. Shared tours meet at Taipei Main Station, while private tours include hotel pickup. Guides speak Chinese, English, or Japanese.

“The trip to some of Taipei’s most remarkable, historically/culturally significant and, it has to be said, beautiful spots in a 9 hour excursion was nothing short of spectacular. As I remarked to our wonderful guide Jerry - who is fluent in multiple languages - I felt, in the limited time I have in Taipei, I had seen so much in one day that I could not possibly have achieved otherwise. A beautifully curated package, the visitor gets to revel in the uncanny curiosity that is Yehliu Geopark (with yesterday’s wild ocean, particularly stunning); the power of the the Shifen waterfall, the delights of the food stalls and the particular pleasure…”

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From Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen, and Pingxi Day Tour - Yehliu Geopark: Taiwan’s coast shaped into stone
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From Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen, and Pingxi Day Tour

2.Yehliu, Jiufen, and Pingxi Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 892 reviews · 9 hours · from $65

Spend nine hours exploring northern Taiwan with an English, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, or Traditional Chinese speaking guide. Visit Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall, and Shifen Old Street, with transport, park admission, and a shared sky lantern included. Guides such as Kevin Su, Tony, and Chiara are known for clear directions and local stories.

“James was a great guide. Van was super nice. We are a family of 5, kids 4, 7, 11. Kids were super comfortable in the van and enjoyed all the activities.”

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Taipei: Jiufen Night View and Shifen Day Tour - Meeting at Taipei Main Station
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Taipei: Jiufen Night View and Shifen Day Tour

3.Jiufen Night View and Shifen Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 870 reviews · 7 hours · from $31

Travel from Taipei to Shifen Waterfall, Shifen Old Street, and Jiufen with a licensed Chinese, English, or Japanese speaking guide. You will have time for a sky lantern, local snacks, tea culture, and Jiufen’s lantern-lit streets. Shared and private options are available, with drop-off at Raohe Street Night Market.

“This was a great trip with a lot included. Although the weather was quite wet when we visited in December, it was still amazing to see the waterfall, release lanterns in Shifen, and explore Jiufen at night. A note for those who don’t enjoy crowds - Jiufen can be very busy. We also appreciated being dropped off at Raohe Night Market at the end, where there was so much delicious food!”

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Small-Group: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei - Yehliu Geopark and the Queen’s Head
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Small-Group: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei

4.Small-Group: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 463 reviews · from $85

Spend about nine hours beyond Taipei with a licensed guide such as Kevin, Walter, Julie, or Kwan. Visit Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen Old Street, Shifen Waterfall, and Shifen’s railway village, with a shared sky lantern launch included. An air-conditioned vehicle, a maximum of 20 people, and a drop-off option at Taipei 101 make the day easy to manage.

“This was a great itinerary for a day trip. Julie, our guide, was very experienced and made sure we saw as much as possible. Would highly recommend this trip for anyone wanting to get out of the city for a bit and experience what else this beautiful country has to offer. Shifen waterfall was particularly beautiful.”

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Private Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Pingxi - Yehliu Geopark and the Queen’s Head
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Private Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Pingxi

5.Private Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Pingxi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 435 reviews · from $126Top rated

Spend about eight hours exploring northern Taiwan with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Yehliu Geopark, Shifen Waterfall, Shifen Old Street, and Jiufen. Guides such as Vincent, Nana, Junior Wu, and Henry are praised for clear English, local food tips, flexible pacing, and family support. One sky lantern per car, parking, tolls, bottled water, and park fees are included.

“Nana was an exceptional guide who not only provided information about each site, but also shared historical details about the sites that made our visit more memorable. She personalized our schedule to minimize crowds and avoid heavy traffic times. Nana is very personable and thoughtful, she even went out of her way to take great photos of our group and to ensure that we had an unforgettable experience. We had seniors with mobility issues and Nana made sure that everyone enjoyed a great tour. Nana is a fantastic guide so grab Nana if possible for a great tour.”

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From Taipei: Private Scenic Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu & Pingxi - Yehliu Geopark and the Queen’s Head
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From Taipei: Private Scenic Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu & Pingxi

6.Private Scenic Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu & Pingxi

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 394 reviews · 8 hours · from $120

Spend eight hours with a private English- or Chinese-speaking guide exploring Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall, and Shifen Old Street. Your guide handles the driving, parking, tickets, photos, and one sky lantern per car. Add tea at A-Mei Tea House, or use that time for snacks and shopping.

“Peter was an amazing guide. Very professional very fun, very knowledgeable, and showed us some amazing things!”

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Half Day Private Tour to Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall & Pingxi Sky Lantern - Jiufen Old Street: the heart of the outing
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Half Day Private Tour to Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall & Pingxi Sky Lantern

7.Half Day Private Tour to Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall & Pingxi Sky Lantern

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 342 reviews · from $105

This six-hour private outing takes you from Taipei to Yin Yang Sea, the 13 Ruins, Golden Waterfall, Jiufen Old Street, Shifen Waterfall, and Pingxi for a sky lantern. Your air-conditioned car, hotel pickup, tolls, bottled water, and one lantern are included. Guides such as Nicolas, Tony, Vincent, and Sean are praised for flexible pacing, local stories, and helpful food tips.

“Really enjoyed this private tour of Northern Taiwan. Very interesting stops and our guide Bubble did an amazing job of explaining the history and areas we visited, while safely getting us there and back in a comfortable van. We highly recommend this tour and especially our guide Bubble.”

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Small-Group Tour: Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Shifen from Taipei - Yehliu Geopark and the Queen’s Head
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Small-Group Tour: Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Shifen from Taipei

8.Small-Group Tour: Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Shifen from Taipei

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 219 reviews · from $89

Spend about nine hours exploring northern Taiwan with a driver and a group of up to eight. Visit Yehliu Geopark, Golden Waterfall, Jiufen Old Street, Shifen Waterfall, and Shifen Old Street. English or Mandarin-speaking drivers are available, though this is transportation with commentary rather than a fully guided tour. Martin, John, Joseph, James, and Johnny are among the drivers praised for extra help.

“We had a lovely day with Martin — who was truly one of the most thoughtful guides, ever. From stopping to grab us dumplings on the way to the Geopark, to providing walking sticks to help us around the Falls’ more slippery areas, even to procuring a special lunch for the vegetarian in our group, or making sure we tried Taipei specialties throughout the day. Martin is also extremely knowledgeable about Taipei’s history and geography. We highly recommend.”

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From Taipei: Shifen, Jiufen, and Yehliu Geopark Day Tour - Yehliu Geopark and the Queen’s Head
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From Taipei: Shifen, Jiufen, and Yehliu Geopark Day Tour

9.Shifen, Jiufen, and Yehliu Geopark Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 189 reviews · 10 hours · from $65

Spend 10 hours exploring Taiwan’s northeast coast from Taipei, with stops at Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen Old Street, Shifen’s waterfall, and a sky lantern workshop. A bilingual guide such as Sophie, Tommy, Rumi, or Eric leads the day, while round-trip transport removes the hassle of connecting these widely scattered sights.

“Tour was well organised and Tommy our guide was clear and helpful. Make sure you bring enough cash as the shops in Shifen especially do not take cards and the pineapple cakes were really special. Lots of food to try at Jiufen. All in all an enjoyable day. Highly recommend this tour”

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Full-Day Tour in Shifen, Jiufen & Yehliu of Taipei (Incl. ticket) - Shifen Old Street and the sky lantern tradition
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Full-Day Tour in Shifen, Jiufen & Yehliu of Taipei (Incl. ticket)

10.Full-Day Tour in Shifen, Jiufen & Yehliu of Taipei (Incl. ticket)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 164 reviews · from $44

Spend about nine hours beyond Taipei with a guide such as Jerry, Pauline, Amy, or Bratt. Release a sky lantern in Shifen, visit its waterfall, wander Jiufen Old Street, and explore Yehliu Geopark. Transportation, a professional driver, insurance, and Yehliu admission are included. Bring waterproof shoes and expect a large group.

“What wonderful tour. Sara was a great ambassador for Taipei. She was full of fun ready to help and gave us lots of information. It was a joyfull tour and great sights. Only disappointed with not being dropped off at the pickup point (Taipei main station) as we were left at a night market to find our own way back.”

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Yehliu & Jiufen & Shifen Day Tour (Departure from Ximending) - Jiufen Old Street, tea, snacks, and crowds
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Yehliu & Jiufen & Shifen Day Tour (Departure from Ximending)

11.Yehliu & Jiufen & Shifen Day Tour (Departure from Ximending)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · from $33

Travel from Ximending to Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall, and Shifen Old Street in one day. Your English or Mandarin-speaking guide, such as Tommy, Ken, Emma, or Dillian, handles the route and timing. Expect a busy group tour, scenic coast and mountain views, optional food stops, and extra fees for entry, lanterns, and Jiufen’s shuttle.

“Emma did an amazing job guiding us to different spots and explaining what everything meant. It’s very comforting knowing someone like Emma runs these tours cos it gives tourists like us a chance to experience the Taiwanese culture extensively!! Thank You Emma!!”

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Private Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour with English-Speaking Guide - Jiufen Old Street, with stairs and plenty to eat
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Private Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour with English-Speaking Guide

12.Private Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour with English-Speaking Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · from $160

Spend about eight hours exploring northern Taiwan with an English-speaking driver-guide. Visit Yin Yang Sea, Golden Waterfall, Jiufen Old Street, Shifen Waterfall, and Shifen Old Street, where one sky lantern per group of four is included. Guides such as James, Tony, Paul, Thomas, and Chia Jung are praised for local knowledge, photos, food tips, and flexible pacing.

“Our tour guide Barry was excellent. Had a relaxing day touring Northern Taiwan. Barry was very knowledgeable and interesting. Safe driver. Would highly recommend this tour”

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Taiwan TST: Private Tour Taipei Yehliu, Chaojing, Shifen, Jiufen - Keelung’s colorful harbor houses
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Taiwan TST: Private Tour Taipei Yehliu, Chaojing, Shifen, Jiufen

13.Taiwan TST: Private Tour Taipei Yehliu, Chaojing, Shifen, Jiufen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · from $275

Spend about 10 hours with a private driver visiting Yehliu Geopark, Keelung’s colorful harbor houses, Chaojing Park, Shifen Waterfall, Shifen Old Street, and Jiufen. Drivers such as Johnson, Leo, Gary, Charlie, and Tony have been praised for friendly service, photo help, clear explanations, and flexible changes. Admission fees and meals cost extra.

“Excellent tour. Very happy with the Tour Guide and Driver for his very good video editing skills. I will always recommend such good people to my friends and family when they are taking a vacation in Taiwan. Best regards”

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Keelung Shore Excursion: Jiufen & Shifen Sky Lantern Private Tour - Meeting your guide at Keelung Port
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Keelung Shore Excursion: Jiufen & Shifen Sky Lantern Private Tour

14.Keelung Shore Excursion: Jiufen & Shifen Sky Lantern Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $155

Spend about eight hours with a Chinese and English-speaking driver-guide exploring Jiufen and Shifen from Keelung Port. Walk Jiufen’s steep old lanes, see Golden Waterfall and Shifen Waterfall, sample market snacks, and release a sky lantern. Guides such as Stanley, Tony, Oscar, and Charky are noted for family help, local insight, and photography.

“Our guide, Thomas, drove us to the Golden Waterfall, old Jiufen town, old Shifen town, and Shifen Waterfall. And a few scenic spots along the way. He was very friendly and interpreted for us as needed. He gave us a lot of historical context of Taiwan and Jiufen and Shifen.”

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One-day private chartered car tour in Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen, Pingxi, North Coast popular attractions with chartered car, professional Chinese/English driver - Shifen Waterfall and the walk through the trees
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One-day private chartered car tour in Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen, Pingxi, North Coast popular attractions with chartered car, professional Chinese/English driver

15.One-day private chartered car tour in Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen, Pingxi, North Coast popular attractions with chartered car, professional Chinese/English driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews

Leave Taipei by private car for Yehliu’s strange rock formations, Jiufen’s tea houses, Shifen Waterfall, and a sky-lantern stop. Your Chinese or English-speaking driver-guide sets the pace, helps with photos, and may adjust the route for weather, crowds, or your interests. Stephen, Eric, and Paul have been especially praised.

“We LOVED our tour with Eric "Superman" He had such great enthusiasm and passion! We had so much fun. He did a fantastic job of showing us where to go and what to do! We were so happy we did a private tour for just our family becaRead more”

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