Jiufen & Shifen Day Tour with Japanese Guide
- Petty bourgeoisie tourism! Jiufen and Shifen, Taiwan's Popular Tourist Attractions Half-Day Tour with Japanese-speaking Guide
- Travel comfortably and safely in Jiufen and Shifen where the traffic is inconvenient
- 5 hours Jiufen retro street tour, a full set of waterfall tour to enjoy the night view! Enjoy even more beautiful views at night
- Easy round trip transportation!
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What to expect
- Around 15:30 Shifen Waterfall Shifen Waterfall is the largest curtain-shaped waterfall in Taiwan, with a width of 40m and a height difference of 20m. Watch as the towering rocks on the pier collide with the flowing water, creating white splashes. Seven or eight waterfalls line up from left to right, forming a curtain-like waterfall. Because of its resemblance to Niagara Falls, it is also known as the Niagara of Taiwan.
- Very nostalgic town landscape (lanterns can be purchased locally at your own expense) Shifen Old Street is parallel to the railway tracks, and you can enjoy the unique scenery of Taiwan’s only train passing through the eaves. In addition, you can experience shopping while walking along the track. You can also write wishes on the lanterns to pray for yourself, family and friends (own expense). The kind shopkeeper will teach you how to place lanterns. We also recommend taking photos with the lanterns.
- Jiufen Retro Street: Jiufen Old Street is the main street of Jiufen, full of shops. The narrow streets are lined with small shops of all walks of life. It is mainly composed of four streets "three horizontal and one vertical". The parallel roads are Jishan Street, Train Road, and Train Road, and the vertical road is Suqi Road, which runs through these three roads. Climb up the stairs, circle around and browse the eclectic shops of Jiufen on the hillside.
- Amei Tea House (recommended location! Not included in the itinerary. Please feel free to go.) It is said that Amei Tea House was inspired by Hayao Miyazaki’s “Spirited Away”, so it has the atmosphere of a Ghibli movie. The exterior building materials are all wood, it is a Japanese-style building, and the signboard is red. There is also a semi-outdoor seating area where you can enjoy the panoramic view of mountains and seas. This is a must-see attraction when you come to Jiufen. Take a break and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
- Around 20:00, visit the Taiwan Tea Experience Center on Yongkang Street The area around Yongkang Street is one of the favorite places for foreign tourists to taste Taiwanese delicacies. We have B-grade delicacies such as mango shaved ice, Din Tai Fung, beef noodles, and leek pancakes. Taiwan Black Tea Company is an 86-year-old tea factory located in Guanxi Township, Hsinchu County, which is also the center of Taiwanese tea culture. Cooperated with Sunmeri Sunmerry, the first Japanese-Chinese joint venture chain bakery, and developed the first mini pineapple cake with Guanmiao pineapple as raw material, which is very popular among customers as a souvenir.
Reviews
[Overall tour] The tour guide was very attentive and we were able to go around with peace of mind. Although he spoke Japanese that was a little difficult to understand, he made reservations for us, so it was more efficient than going alone. The walking pace was fast, so people who have difficulty walking should be careful ⚠️. We had about an hour of free time at each tourist spot, so we were able to go around at a reasonable pace. The bus was clean and comfortable. [Notes for each tourist spot/Shifen] Shifen Waterfall has steep slopes and stairs, so be extra careful. We crossed a suspension bridge along the way. It was so shaky that even healthy people felt a little scared. If you don't like it, it's important to have the courage to refuse. There are wild dogs living here, so be careful of rabies ⚠️ You need to buy lanterns from a store recommended by the conductor, and you will have to wait quite a while. However, the photography skills of the lantern shop staff are quite good 📷 [Jiufen] High probability of rain. An umbrella was fine in the past, but now it's dangerous due to overtourism ⚠️ A raincoat is better. The umbrella of the oncoming person almost stabbed me in the eye. The stairs are crowded with people, and it's not surprising that something like what happened in Itaewon could happen at any time. Anyway, be careful and always look for a place to evacuate. The famous Ameo tea shop, which is also known as the model for Spirited Away, often takes priority reservations for 300 NTD per person. It's a little expensive, but it might be better than waiting outside in the rain for nearly 30 minutes. [Disbanding point] The tour will end at a tea shop recommended by the tour conductor. You can choose whether or not to participate. Here, you will be given a 30-minute explanation about tea and you can sample it, but it was quite difficult to listen to this until 9 p.m. after a half-day of full-scale sightseeing. Also, many shops in Yongkang Street close at 9 p.m., so it's wise to refuse if you're running out of time! Also, the tour conductor is paid a commission, so it's hard to get it back. Be careful if you're easily persuaded 👦
not bad, very good. Good feel, easy access, pleasant journey, comfortable seats.
I participated in the tour with three friends, and the guide was kind and polite from pick-up to drop-off, making it a very smooth and enjoyable tour 😊Thank you very much‼️
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Purchase Notes
- This project starts with a group of 4 people! If the number of people does not reach the minimum number of people in the group as stipulated above, the travel itinerary will be canceled five days in advance
- Please ensure that the contact information filled in is correct. Please keep it open on the day of the trip so that the tour guide can contact you
- The itinerary will be accompanied by a tour guide and driver throughout the journey. The travel fee is NT$ 100 per passenger per day. Please pay it to the tour leader on the car when you depart
- If you want to bring a stroller or suitcase (27 inches per person, maximum 1 suitcase), please let us know in advance in the remarks column.
- Views depend on the weather of the day. No refunds will be issued if you are unable to fully enjoy your experience or due to force majeure. *The course time listed in the itinerary is for reference only. We will change the order of the itinerary according to traffic conditions, more tourists, etc.
Precautions *The course time listed in the itinerary is for reference only. We will change the order of the itinerary according to traffic conditions, more tourists, etc.
- Please ensure that the mobile phone is unblocked on the day of departure, so as not to delay the trip due to failure to connect.
- This itinerary requires walking. Please wear comfortable cloth shoes or casual shoes and bring your own cold-proof clothing and rain gear. Personally-used medicines: such as motion sickness medicine, cold medicine, mosquito repellent, etc.
- The principle of arrangement of parking spaces is based on the order in which passengers report. If you need to adjust your seat, please coordinate with the passengers on the same car to change seats on the day of departure.
- Tour guide and driver travel expenses per person (excluding infants under 4 years old) NT$ 100, please pay the tour leader on the car on the day of departure.
- The sightseeing bus is a closed space, so if you have cold, cough and other symptoms, you must wear a mask to protect yourself and other passengers.
- The sightseeing bus is a closed space. Please do not bring pets or dangerous items on board, so as not to disturb other tourists or cause danger. We reserve the right to deny boarding if we discover that you are carrying this item. In addition, the day tour fee will not be refunded.
- The time stated in the itinerary is for reference only, and will be adjusted according to the weather, road conditions, itinerary sequence, and stay time
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