Private Taipei Day Tour: Shifen Waterfall, Pingxi & Yehliu

See weathered coastal rocks and release a sky lantern on the Pingxi rail line

A private day tour of Taipei with a local English-speaking driver and flexible itinerary covering three Northern Taiwan landmarks: Yehliu Geopark with its famous Queen Head rock formation, the Pingxi Branch Rail Line where you release a sky lantern, and Shifen Waterfall. The driver handles all navigation and parking while you set the pace and stops.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Yehliu Geopark1h 10m
2. Pingxi Branch Rail Line1h
3. Shifen Waterfall50m

Explore Northern Taiwan's Highlights

• See weathered rocks at Yehliu Geopark
• View two colors of the sea along coast
• Visit Golden Waterfall under sunlight
• Stop near Jiufen Old Street. Get directions
• Experience sky lantern release in Pingxi
• Walk to Shifen Waterfall from parking lot

The experience

The tour centers on three distinct stops across Northern Taiwan, each one reachable by private car with a professional local driver. Yehliu Geopark sits along the coast and features protected weathered rock formations, including the Queen Head, plus views of the two-toned sea. From there you move inland to the Pingxi Branch Rail Line, where you experience a sky lantern release: the driver and the lantern shop staff help with photos. The final stop is Shifen Waterfall, a 15-minute walk from the parking lot through the waterfall area.

Because parking is tight in Jiufen Old Street, the driver stops at a convenient spot and directs you into the old street on foot, saving the hassle of circling for a space. The whole day runs nine hours, but the itinerary is yours to adjust: unlike a fixed group schedule, you set the rhythm and decide how long to linger at each site. The driver takes care of fuel, parking fees and all the route planning, so you travel without navigation stress or the pressure to keep pace with other travelers.

What’s included

• Private transportation with a local driver.
• fuel surcharge.
• parking fees.
• in-person English-speaking guide.
• hotel or meeting point pickup.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 11:30

Book up to5h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 18.42

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Taiwan travel van Service

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to move at your own pace without the constraints of a group schedule or fixed timing at each stop. The private car and driver handle navigation and parking logistics, so you focus on the three sites rather than logistics.

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Top questions

What is the Queen Head at Yehliu Geopark?

The Queen Head is a famous rock formation at Yehliu Geopark, one of the protected weathered rocks along the coast that the tour visits first.

Can I release a sky lantern on this tour?

Yes, sky lantern release happens at the Pingxi Branch Rail Line stop. The driver and the lantern shop staff assist with the release and help you take photos.

How far is the walk to Shifen Waterfall?

Shifen Waterfall requires about a 15-minute walk from the parking lot into the waterfall area.

Will the driver take me into Jiufen Old Street?

The driver stops at a convenient parking spot near Jiufen Old Street and directs you how to walk in, since parking inside the old street itself is difficult.

Can I adjust the itinerary or spend more time at one stop?

Yes, the tour is fully flexible. Unlike group tours with fixed schedules, you set the pace and decide how long to stay at each site.