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The 15 Best Shifen Tours from Taipei

31 tours  ·  from $6

Shifen is a working railway with a shopping street built either side of it and a waterfall ten minutes’ walk away. The 15 below cover the lantern release, the falls and the old street, priced, timed and clear on how long you actually get there.

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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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

2.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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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

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

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

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

4.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

5.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)

6.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)

7.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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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

8.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

9.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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7-Hour Jiufen Night View, Shifen Waterfall & Raohe Market Tour - Shifen Old Street and the sky lantern ritual
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7-Hour Jiufen Night View, Shifen Waterfall & Raohe Market Tour

10.7-Hour Jiufen Night View, Shifen Waterfall & Raohe Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · from $39

Travel from Taipei Main Station to Shifen Waterfall, Shifen Old Street, and Jiufen Old Street with an English-speaking guide and driver. You will have time for a sky lantern, local food, tea culture, and Jiufen’s evening views before ending at Raohe Night Market. Guides such as Thomas Wu, James, Vince, Mia, and Joseph are noted for friendly, helpful service.

“Very Amazing Tour, it was Magical to see the Latern, the weather was very bad but we count see the Fall. I didn't want to have a Tea Ceremony because I had one in my tour before but I had fun in that Magical town 😊”

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Jiufen, Shifen and Houtong Cat Village Private Tour - Shifen Waterfall begins the scenic part
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Jiufen, Shifen and Houtong Cat Village Private Tour

11.Jiufen, Shifen and Houtong Cat Village Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $110

Spend about seven hours exploring northern Taiwan by private vehicle, with Taipei hotel pickup and drop-off. Visit Shifen Waterfall, Shifen Old Street, Houtong Cat Village, and Jiufen Old Street, with a sky-lantern release included. Guides such as Roger, Vincent, Sean, and James are praised for local food tips, photos, history, and flexible pacing.

“This is an excellent tour for a small stay. Bring running shoes! Chai-Chai was our guide and was excellent showed us and more.”

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Taipei: Jiufen and Shihfen Half Day Tour - Shifen Old Street and the Pingxi Railway
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Taipei: Jiufen and Shihfen Half Day Tour

12.Jiufen and Shihfen Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 57 reviews · 5 hours · from $68

Travel from Taipei to Shifen and Jiufen in a private or small group with an English-speaking driver-guide. You’ll see Shifen’s railway heritage, the Golden Waterfall, the two-tone Yin-Yang Sea, and Jiufen’s food-filled hillside lanes. Guides such as William, Kevin, Charles, and Ian add local context, while the short format suits busy schedules.

“Thanks to William and tour company for the perfect tour!”

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[Private] Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen from Taipei with Pickup - Shifen Waterfall, Taiwan’s broad curtain of water
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[Private] Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen from Taipei with Pickup

13.[Private] Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen from Taipei with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews

Spend about nine hours with your private group visiting Yehliu Geopark, Shifen Waterfall, Shifen Old Street, and Jiufen. Pickup, transport, insurance, and an English-speaking guide are included. Guides such as George, Joanna, James, and Anderson have earned strong praise, but confirm your guide’s language skills if detailed commentary matters to you.

“We had a terrific day with our very friendly and knowlegable guide. Joanna Lin was great. She even provided us with umbrellas when it started to rain. Fortunately, most of the time we could enjoy good weather. The tour was all we expectRead more”

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From Taipei: Jiufen & Shifen The Taiwan Charm Day Tour - Golden Waterfall: a short stop with a curious story
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From Taipei: Jiufen & Shifen The Taiwan Charm Day Tour

14.Jiufen & Shifen The Taiwan Charm Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 31 reviews · 8 hours · from $154

Spend eight hours exploring northern Taiwan by private vehicle, with hotel pickup in Taipei. Visit the Golden Waterfall, Yin Yang Sea, Shifen Old Street, and Jiufen. Your English or Chinese-speaking guide can adjust the pace, explain local culture, help with food choices, and arrange a sky lantern, with one lantern included for each group of four.

“Our private tour guide, Jennifer, was wonderful. She had an infectious positive attitude with a genuine love of the natural beauty of Taiwan. Each stop from the Golden waterfall to releasing a lantern in Shifen to experiencing the traditional tea ceremony in a tea house in Jiufen all had their own bit of magic. It rained much of the day and we still had a great time!”

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Yehliu, Golden Waterfall, Jiufen, Shifen Day Tour - Golden Waterfall and the 13 Levels Ruins
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Yehliu, Golden Waterfall, Jiufen, Shifen Day Tour

15.Yehliu, Golden Waterfall, Jiufen, Shifen Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · from $41

Travel from Taipei to Yehliu Geopark, Golden Waterfall, Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall, and Shifen Old Street in about nine hours. A guide handles most transport and explains the towns, mining sites, and local sights. Expect stairs in Jiufen, extra walking near Shifen, and separate fees for Yehliu, food, and sky lanterns.

“I liked this tour. The waterfall was gorgeous. The geo park was really cool and iconic. There was all kinds of neat things to buy and try at both of the markets. Also, the tour guide was really chill. I think his name was Wu.”

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