Private Taipei day tour: Shifen, Yehliu, Jiufen with driver

Waterfall, geopark rock formations, sky lanterns and mountain tea houses in one day

This private tour from Taipei visits four destinations north and east of the city: Shifen Waterfall, the Pingxi Branch Rail Line, Yehliu Geopark and Jiufen old street. An English or Chinese-speaking driver picks you up, handles the route and parking, and accompanies you at each stop for ten hours. Groups of up to four or eight travelers choose their vehicle size at checkout, and the tour includes bottled water, air-conditioned transport and all fuel and parking fees: Yehliu's entrance fee is separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Shifen Waterfall40m
2. Pingxi Branch Rail Line45m
3. Yehliu Geopark1h 30m

Keelung, Shifen, Yehliu, Jiufen tour

• Visit Shifen Waterfall
• Explore Pingxi Branch Rail Line and shops
• Optional sky lantern activity
• Discover Yehliu Geopark and lunch
• Enjoy colorful waterfront scenery
• Visit golden-colored waterfall
• Stroll Jiufen mountain old street

The experience

You're picked up from your Taipei hotel or the airport and driven north to Shifen Waterfall, often called the Little Niagara of Taiwan. The driver waits while you walk to the falls and take photos. The chauffeur can assist with shots if you want them. From there, the route heads to the Pingxi Branch Rail Line, a historic railway town where you explore local shops and the narrow streets. The famous sky lantern tradition happens here, though releasing one costs extra and is optional. The driver can point you toward vendors if you want to try it.

After Pingxi, you drive to Yehliu Geopark on the coast, where the entrance fee is NT$120 per person. The geopark's signature feature is the Queen's Head, a rock formation shaped by erosion over millennia, along with dozens of other sculpted stones rising from the water. Lunch is included here. The driver stays with the group and can help navigate the boardwalks and point out the best angles for photos. On the return toward Taipei, you stop at a golden-colored waterfall created by mineral deposits in the rock, then finish at Jiufen old street, a charming mountain neighborhood famous for traditional teahouses, local snacks and lantern-lit alleys. The whole day runs ten hours from pickup to drop-off.

The vehicle is air-conditioned and carries either four or eight passengers depending on which option you book. Your driver has basic English skills and can communicate with locals on your behalf, which removes the usual language barrier at shops and restaurants. TST has over 200 vehicles and ten years of experience running tours across Taiwan, so the fleet is clean and the service is reliable.

What’s included

• Pickup from your Taipei hotel or airport.
• air-conditioned vehicle with driver for ten hours.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• all fuel and parking fees.
• lunch at Yehliu Geopark.
• English or Chinese-speaking driver who assists with photos and navigates each stop.

Options for this experience

2 options

Taiwan TST: up to 4 passengersUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English or Chinese · No fixed timeDuration: 10 hours, Keelung and Jiufen, SUV for 4 passengers, pickup is included

Taiwan TST: up to 8 passengersUp to 8 per booking · Guide in English or Chinese · No fixed timeTaiwan TST: Private tour of Jiufen, duration 10 hours, Yehliu, Chaojing, Shifen and Jiufen, Mercedes-Benz Vito, includes pickup

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Paid on siteUS$ 19.03

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Taiwan TST

Is this one for you?Book the four-passenger option if you're traveling as a couple or small family and want a more intimate pace through each stop. Choose the eight-passenger option if you're part of a larger group and prefer to share the cost. Either way, having a driver who speaks English and handles the route means you avoid the logistics of renting a car, navigating unfamiliar roads or arranging separate transport between four different destinations.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Chinese.

What is Yehliu Geopark and why is the Queen's Head famous?

Yehliu Geopark is a coastal park on Taiwan's north coast featuring rock formations sculpted by wind and water erosion over thousands of years. The Queen's Head is the most recognizable formation (a mushroom-shaped stone that resembles a profile), and it has become the symbol of the park. You walk the boardwalks to see it and dozens of other formations rising from the water.

Can I release a sky lantern at Pingxi, and does it cost extra?

Yes, you can release a sky lantern at Pingxi, but it is optional and costs extra. The price is not included in the tour. Your driver can direct you to vendors in the railway town if you want to purchase and release one during your time there.

Is lunch included in this tour?

Lunch is included at Yehliu Geopark. The Yehliu entrance fee of NT$120 per person is separate and not included in the tour price, so budget for that when you book.

What size vehicle will I travel in?

You choose between a maximum of four passengers or eight passengers when you book. Both options are air-conditioned BENZ vehicles with the same driver and itinerary. The only difference is group size.

How long is this tour and what time does it start?

The tour runs ten hours from pickup at your hotel or airport. Your driver coordinates the exact start time with you when you book, and the itinerary covers Shifen Waterfall, Pingxi, Yehliu Geopark and Jiufen old street before returning you to your starting point.