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Taiwan Day Tour: History, Nature, and Night Views
4.3
55 Ratings
Zhongzheng District
Experience Taiwan’s history and natural beauty on this 7-hour tour. Visit Shifen Waterfall and Old Street, enjoy the night view of Jiufen, and immerse yourself in Taiwanese culture and cuisine.
Experience Taiwan’s history and natural beauty on this 7-hour tour. Visit Shifen Waterfall and Old Street, enjoy the night view of Jiufen, and immerse yourself in Taiwanese culture and cuisine.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Shifen Waterfall - Guided by a professional tour guide, you can take a leisurely stroll along the trail beside the waterfall, allowing you to experience the harmonious melody brought by the water.
- Shifen Old Street - Shifen is a town rich in culture and history which provide a nice glimpse at Taiwan’s beautiful natural scenery. You can create…
- Shifen Waterfall - Guided by a professional tour guide, you can take a leisurely stroll along the trail beside the waterfall, allowing you to experience the harmonious melody brought by the water.
- Shifen Old Street - Shifen is a town rich in culture and history which provide a nice glimpse at Taiwan’s beautiful natural scenery. You can create a Chinese Lantern (天燃) with a wish written on it to release into the sky.
- Jiufen Old Street - Taste Jiufen history and culture, eat local food when you stroll in the old cobblestone street.
What's Included
- Transportation
- Licensed English-Speaking guide
- Insurance
- Transportation
- Licensed English-Speaking guide
- Insurance
What's Not Included
- Meals
- Weekend Jiufen Shuttle Bus Fare: NTD$ 15
- Meals
- Weekend Jiufen Shuttle Bus Fare: NTD$ 15
Additional Information
This day tour offers an immersive experience of Taiwan’s rich history and stunning natural landscapes, guided by experienced professionals.
The adventure begins at the lively Taipei Main Station, with the first stop at the breathtaking Shifen Waterfall, where the beauty of nature will leave you in awe. Next, visit Shifen Old Street to engage in the…
This day tour offers an immersive experience of Taiwan’s rich history and stunning natural landscapes, guided by experienced professionals.
The adventure begins at the lively Taipei Main Station, with the first stop at the breathtaking Shifen Waterfall, where the beauty of nature will leave you in awe. Next, visit Shifen Old Street to engage in the delightful tradition of making wishes and releasing sky lanterns, a unique way to connect with Taiwan’s cultural heritage.
As evening falls, take in the enchanting night views of Jiufen. This storied mountain town invites you to uncover its many secrets, savor Taiwanese cuisine, learn about the art of tea drinking, and enjoy a peaceful moment.
Please be aware that if the Shifen Waterfall suspension bridge is closed for annual maintenance, an alternative route will be provided, which may involve additional walking.
- The infant seats will incur an additional charge of TWD 300. Please send us an email in advance.
- Remaining hours are allotted for transportation.
Location
Taipei Main Station M3
Meet at Taipei Main Station, Exit M3.
Please look for the guide with a yellow uniform.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(55 Ratings)
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Ashrithareddyn
Apr 18, 2025
Great experience - Joseph was a great guide. Very efficient and great planning. Provided good recommendation to visit the tea house and for places to visit in Taiwan
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Bellanguyennn
Apr 13, 2025
Jerry - Mr Yellow Hat - Jerry was the absolute best tour guide—hilarious, kind, and totally gave off fun dad energy. He somehow spoke like four languages during our tour (??) which was wild to witness. Even though it was a 7-hour tour, it never felt rushed—we got to see everything and still enjoy every moment. The scenery was unreal.
If you're planning to do the lantern experience, I’d recommend asking to wait until there’s no one behind you before releasing it—mine turned out super crowded in the pics, which was my only regret. Other than that, this tour is a solid 10/10. And Jerry? He’s a 20/10. You won’t regret booking!
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Laurenlk9080jk
Mar 20, 2025
Tour with Jeffrey Wu is the BESTTT - Jeffrey Wu is the best tour guide! Super knowledgeable, personable, and funny! We thoroughly enjoyed how varied the experiences were in this tour, from the waterfall, to the Geopark, to the lanterns—everything was beautiful, memorable, and so worth the trip. We were never once bored. Communication is via WhatsApp so make sure at least one person in your group has that downloaded—instructions and pictures were very clear so we were never lost or confused.
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Ron_f
Mar 3, 2025
Not to be missed - very interesting land marks . - James was amazing guide, keeping track of so many people with different languages and giving special attention to everybody.
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Zane_w
Feb 13, 2025
Taiwan Exploring with Vinnie!! - We absolutely loved our tour. We felt it was great value and had plenty of time to explore each of the stops in the itinerary. Taiwan’s own train street at Shifen, the waterfall and Jiufen were a great way to spend a day exploring outside of Taipei.
The day was made so much better by Vince and his commentary throughout the day. Informative and hilarious at times! He was great for a chat and would check-in with us throughout the entire day to make sure we were enjoying ourselves.
Bus was spacious and comfortable and the bottled water and USB charging was greatly appreciated.
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Navigate656095
Feb 5, 2025
10 to 9 players to post a great experience - First of all, VINCE, who guided us, asked us to explain our recommended shops and ways around with a smile during the tour. First of all, that's great! And in the Jiuxen, the local lantern shop is perfect for taking photos and videos. In addition, they used Japanese, which was funny. The waterfall tour was also better than I thought because of the sudden, naturally immersive healing effect.
The Jiufen was more stairwell than I had imagined, but the image was that it was just a simple mountain climb, so I had enough time to relax in a nostalgic space without difficulty. The night market, the final destination, was also quite large and enjoyable! Thank you very much.
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Mmmgooood
Jan 24, 2025
Great overview of Taiwan - Joanna our guide was very knowledgeable and the amount of time at each stop was perfect. The shifen Falls were magnificent including the suspension bridges to get to the falls. Customizing and releasing the lantern was fun and the views from Jiufen were nice including a visit to a tea house.
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M9006ixchristineb
Mar 29, 2025
A Stunning Waterfall, Floating Lanterns, and a Wet Less-Than-Ideal Climb - This experience was a mix of breathtaking beauty and less-than-ideal conditions. The waterfall itself was absolutely amazing—powerful, mesmerizing, and worth the visit. It was one of those moments where nature truly takes your breath away.
One of the most magical parts of the trip was the lantern release. Even though the sky was cloudy, the lanterns still floated effortlessly, creating a surreal and peaceful moment. Watching them rise into the mist was something special, almost dreamlike.
However, what was supposed to be a scenic, picturesque area ended up being completely obscured by rain and fog. Instead of panoramic views, we saw only gray mist. The charm of the place was definitely there, but with zero visibility, it was hard to appreciate it fully.
The climb—300 steps up and down—was another challenge. Normally, I wouldn’t mind a good workout, but add in the cold, wet conditions and a massive crowd of people wielding umbrellas, and it became more uncomfortable than enjoyable. Navigating through tight spaces while avoiding getting poked by umbrellas made it a little frustrating. Due to the continuing rain and it being cold and wet I ended up bypassing the night market which I had really been looking forward to
Overall, the experience had its highs and lows. The waterfall and lanterns were absolutely worth it, but the weather and crowd made parts of the trip more exhausting than expected. If I had the chance to go again, I’d definitely aim for a clearer, drier day.
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Nak48
Jan 14, 2025
Jiufen crowds - The waterfall was beautiful, launching the lanterns was fun and a different experience. I was very disappointed with Jiufen, not because of the tour but because it was extremely overcrowded, so much that you were crammed in with throngs of people ( reminds me of the pictures I’ve seen lately of Rome and Venice) and this was off season January!! Never made it to the top.
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X4549tplaurentd
Mar 19, 2025
Tour to avoid, there are other alternatives to see Jiufen and Shifen - Very poorly organized tour. To begin with, the guide does not speak English, contrary to what is written. He only knows how to say a few words, in an incomprehensible accent so we might as well say that we understand nothing. In addition, we are in a hurry at every step, impossible to enjoy because we always have to run. Except at the end in Jiufen where we are finally allowed to breathe for a few hours. We should clearly change the guide and start the tour earlier in order to let us enjoy a little more during the different stops.
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