Half Day Private Tour to Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall & Pingxi Sky Lantern
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover scenic Northern Taiwan on a private day tour from Taipei. Explore the beauty of historical Jiufen, which inspired Oscar-winning animations, then make a wish with a sky lantern flying over Pingxi.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Taipei
Your driver-guide will meet you in the hotel lobby or on the 1st floor, holding a sign with your name.
Jinguashi 13 Ruins
The Remains of the 13 Levels is a former smelter plant in Lianxin Village, Ruifang District, New Taipei, Taiwan. It is also called the Potala Palace of Mountain Mines.
Options
Hotel Pick-up from Taipei City
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Parking fees and tolls
Lantern activity (one lantern for a car)
Bottled water
Private & air-conditioned vehicle
Food & drinks
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
407 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Half day northern taiwan
Ryan K,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour host, Roger, was friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. I would highly recommend doing a private tour. It was affordable, visited great locations, and it's really nice being able to have the tour host to yourself.
Great tour, a must do
Frank M,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It is an excelkent tour. All of the places we went were fun and interesting. The waterfall and view from the tea restaurant were outstanding. We all (four of us) are very happy we went on this tour.
Half day tour: Shifen & Jifen
427sachit,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We traveled with our family of 4 & our friends (family of 4 as well). Our tour guide, Vincent was so personable and friendly from the start. From Shifen waterfalls to sky lanterns to lunch in Jifen, we thoroughly enjoyed our half day tour. As most of us were first time visitors to Taiwan, this tour gave us a nice overall experience & balance away from Taipei. We would definitely recommend this tour!
Fun Family Tour
alicey793,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an excellent tour and exceeded our expectations! Vincent was a wonderful guide, very experienced and always thinking about our comfort and how to give us the best experience possible. All the stops were lovely and unique locations, and we really enjoyed the experience!
Andy was great!
Global537899,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I highly recommend this trip! Our guide Andy was awesome! He picked us up from our hotel right on time. His car was super nice and comfortable. He was very friendly and knowledgeable. The sites he took us to were great! We learned a lot and had a lot of fun! Thanks for such a great day, Andy!
Great way to see more than the city!
laurenelson,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time with Mr Wong. We was friendly and informative. We enjoyed learning about the history and culture while seeing some beautiful and unique sites.
Great tour with the best tour guide
Den L,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Vincent is the best tour guide!!!! We had a great time in the tour. He contacted me a couple of days beforehand and was waiting for us at the agreed time. Vincent is super friendly and helpful and very funny. We loved all the places we visited. Vincent took us to a great restaurant in Jiufen. Our favorite activity in the tour was the sky lanterns!
Fantastic tour with a great guide
FearlessSparty,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nicolas was extremely knowledgeable of Taiwan history which made the drive between sites engaging. He has a great personality and was very funny. The waterfalls were beautiful as well as the old town tours. He knew the best spots and we traveled through some hidden gem locations. Highly recommended and I will definitely book a tour with Nicolas on my next trip. 5 stars!
Outstanding +++
DEBRA W,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Roger was an outstanding tour guide! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the tour both fun and informative. We have been on many tours all over the world but Roger’s local insights and enthusiasm truly made this one of your all time favorites! Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a really great, fun experience!
Great views and awesome...
Kimberly A,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great views and awesome selfie shots of the locations. Great energy, knowledge, a lot of history brought by our wonderful guide, Hicks Wang. He was the best tour guide, one could have! He knew best spots to hit up based on his experiences and amazing food like fried rice stuffed in a deboned chicken wing and peanut ice cream! He’s also a great photographer as well 💖 best tour ever, for we would’ve never experienced it like we should have, if we went on our own. Thank you Hicks Wang!!
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