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Taipei: Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall & Sky Lantern Private Tour★ 4.92 (449) · 6h
Best value
Yehliu Geopark & Shifen Waterfall tour from Taipei: Small group★ 4.43 (221) · 9h
Top rated
Taipei: Jiufen & Pingxi Sky Lanterns with Shifen Waterfall★ 4.92 (123) · 8h
Jiufen & Shifen Day Trip from Keelung: Sky Lanterns, Old Streets & WaterfallYou’ll wind through Jiufen’s legendary alleys, sample street snacks with locals, sip tea above misty hills, feel the spray of Shifen Waterfall, and send your own sky lantern soaring beside rumbling trains. Expect laughter, unexpected flavors, and moments that linger longer than photos ever could.
Keelung Port: Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen & Shifen Waterfall TourYou’ll step into Yehliu’s wild rock shapes, taste snacks in Jiufen’s lantern-lit alleys, trek out to Shifen Waterfall with its thunderous spray, and send your own sky lantern drifting above Pingxi’s railway village—all with a local driver-guide from Keelung port. It’s not always tidy or predictable—but it sticks with you.
Taipei day tour: Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall, Yehliu GeoparkThis eight-hour guided tour from Taipei covers Jiufen Village, Shifen Waterfall, the Pingxi Branch Rail Line, and Yehliu Geopark with transportation and a live guide in Chinese included. You pick between a 5-seater or 9-seater vehicle at checkout. Yehliu Geopark entry tickets are purchased on-site; meals are on your own.Is it for me?Choose the 9-seater if you're traveling with a larger group and want to split costs; pick the 5-seater for more comfort and flexibility if it's just a few of you. Either way, the guide handles the route and timing, so you don't need to figure out how to connect these four stops across Taipei's north coast on your own.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 6 of the 6 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Taipei: Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall & Sky Lantern Private Tour is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.92 out of 5 across 449 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 2 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
