Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, Shifen from Taipei Small-Group

Taiwan, Taipei City

4.4

(85)

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Experience details

People

For 1 person

Season

All year

Starting time

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Experience rating and reviews

Overall rating (85) 4.4

Inez_A

December 2020

Our guide was very helpfull an serviceminded. unfortunately was many stops closed due to Corona and bad weather.

calvinpbear

March 2020

On a drizzly day we saw the Yehliiu Geopark, strange -whimsical formations. The Shifen falls were nice, but small. Juifen 'main street' is one long tourist shopping and food court. There were supposed to be views but with clouds fog and no guidance from the guide, we didn't see any. In Shifen we had fun with the 'Lanterns" We painted messages on the 2 foot square red nylon bags. Outside on the train tracks (2 trains actually came by) they light a fire in the bottom of the bags, turning them into miniature hot air balloons that fly into the air. Our tour was $35/per person Others got 3 for $80. I saw other tours for $100--way too much.

What's Included:

Hotel/Railway station pickup and drop-off
Fuel surcharge
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Air-conditioned vehicle
Driver/guide
Landing and facility fees

Good to know:

Departure point: Westgate Hotel, No. 150號, Section 1, Zhonghua Rd, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108

Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up from any hotel in Taipei City downtown. However, New Taipei City is not included. If you don't stay in Taipei City Downtown, please take MRT to Ximen Station and walk to Westgate Hotel (No. 150, Section1, Zhonghua Road, Taipei City) for pick up. And we will drop you off here after this tour as well. Thank you for your understanding.
Return details: Returns to original departure point
Exclusions: Entrance fees (Approximately $3)
Food and drinks
Entry/Admission - YehLiu Geopark
Voucher: EVouchers + Paper Vouchers accepted
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
English or Mandarin-speaking guide is available. Please select your preferred language at checkout
This is a shared tour, not a private one. A maximum of 8 people per booking
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Cancellation Policy: If you cancel at least 3 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

Location

No. 150號, Section 1, Zhonghua Rd, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108

Experience description

Take a full-day tour of the highlights of the Northeast Coast including Yehliu Geopark, Golden Waterfall, Jiufen Old Street, Shifen Waterfall and Shifen Old Street. A shared tour operated in a small-group of no more than 8 people and includes round-trip transportation from your accommodation in Taipei City.a~

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: YehLiu Geopark, No.167-1, Kangton Rd. Yeh Liu Village, Wanli, New Taipei 207 Taiwan

Yehliu Geological Park (野柳地質公園) resides within a cape 1.7km long and is home to some of the most famous eroded rock formations in the world.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Golden Waterfall, Jinguashi village, Ruifang District, Ruifang, New Taipei Taiwan

Golden Waterfall is located near the Gold Ecological Park (黃金博物園區) in Jinguashi. Although real gold flowing from these falls would be too good to be true, the water is certainly a beautiful gold color as a result of the combination of regular rainfall in this mining area and the abundance of heavy metal elements deposited in the riverbed.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Chiufen (Jiufen Old Street), Jishan Street, Ruifang, New Taipei 22450 Taiwan

With an unmatched old town atmosphere and seaside flair, Jiufen (九份) is a must see spot when visiting northern Taiwan. Always teeming with tourists, you might notice that Japanese people make up a huge proportion of the crowds gathered. Many are keen to catch a glimpse of the setting of Hayao Miyazaki's Academy Award winning “Spirited Away”, especially the iconic red lanterns. This is also a film mecca for lovers of Taiwanese film, especially fans of Hou Hsiao-hsien's “A City of Sadness” (悲情城市), which utilized Jiufen as the backdrop to the events of the 228 Incident. Given Hou’s recent award of Best Director in the 2015 International Cannes Film Festival for his new film “The Assassin”, we expect even more people will make their way here in years to come.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Shifen Waterfall, No.10 Gankeng Road, Nanshan Village, Pingxi, New Taipei 226 Taiwan

Shifen Waterfall (十分瀑布) is the most renowned cascading waterfall in Taiwan.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Shifen Old Street, Pingxi, New Taipei Taiwan

Shifen Old Street is a bustling hub for those eager to get a glimpse of an old railroad town which still retains the charm of yesteryear. Originally built to transport coal, the Shifen Old Street stop has now become one of the most popular on the Pingxi rail-line. It is easy to see why so many are drawn here - local food, souvenir shops and puffing trains add to the charm of this little gem, as well as make it a fantastic place for photography.

Duration: 1 hour