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Taipei Half-Day Private Tour: Jiufen & Shifen with Lantern

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Depart from Taipei

08:00, 09:00

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Guide language: English

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Hotel pick-up

Free cancellation (24 hours notice)

You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time)

Available from 27 Aug 2026

Operated by:YOLO Taiwan

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Itinerary

Day 1

Pick-up

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You'll be picked up at

08:00

09:00

10:00

11:00

12:00

14:00

15:00

Free pick-up

Sanchong District,Luzhou District,Banqiao District,Zhonghe District,Yonghe District,Xinyi District,Shilin District,Wanhua District,Wenshan District,Datong District,Zhongshan District,Neihu District,Zhongzheng District,Nangang District,Songshan District,Da'an District

Your driver/guide will meet you and pick-you up at your hotel or BnB.

Reminder
  • The operator will reconfirm your pick-up time in advance

Yin and Yang Sea & more

30 min(s)
Guided

Yin and Yang Sea

Shuinandong Refinery Site

Golden Waterfall

Chiufen (Jiufen)

2 hr(s)
Guided

Shifen Waterfall

1 hr(s)
Guided

Shifen Station

1 hr(s)
Guided

Arrange your drop-off with your driver

Tour will end at

14:00

15:00

16:00

17:00

18:00

20:00

21:00

Arrange your drop-off with your driver

Know before you go

Important info

What's included

  • Driver: English, Chinese
  • Transport: Car
  • Insurance
  • Parking fees
  • Fuel fees
  • Meals
  • Other personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities

Before you book

Additional information

Other Reminders

  • Vehicle arrangements:
  • 5-seater car with a driver-guide (groups of 1–3 travelers)
  • 7-seater van with a driver-guide (groups of 4–5 travelers)
  • 9-seater van with a driver-guide (groups of 5–7 travelers)
  • 2 vans with driver-guides (groups of 8–12 travelers)
  • Mid-size bus with a driver and a tour guide (groups of 13–18 travelers)
  • Important note:
  • Please note that vehicle types are subject to change due to traffic conditions or local regulations on the day of the tour, especially along the Jiufen section.
  • Overtime surcharge (applicable only if extra stops outside the standard itinerary cause the tour to exceed 6 hours):
  • TWD 500 per additional hour for a 5-seater car
  • TWD 500 per additional hour for a 7 to 9-seater van
  • TWD 1,000 per additional hour for a mid-size bus

Accessibility

  • Child seat: Available for children aged 0-4 or under 100cm. One child seat is free. Additional seats available for a surcharge

Terms & Conditions

Confirmation

  • You'll get confirmation within minutes. If you don't see any confirmation, reach out to our customer support.

Cancellation policy

  • You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time)

How to use

Usage validity

  • The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

Age & eligibility

Eligibility

  • Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount

Reviews

5.0 / 5
Fantastic
36 reviews
Guide
4.9
Itinerary
5.0
Quality of transfer
5.0
Value for money
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Review for: Taipei Half-Day Private Tour: Jiufen & Shifen with Lantern

Totally recommended if you are travelling with a big group of people and kids. Bubble was our tour guide and he provides a lot of information and historical references for us during the ride. He also recommended us the restaurants we can try for traditinal Taiwanese food when we were in Jifen, or else we would be lost. We had a great time and definitely recommend this for anyone who want to visit Jifen and Shifen.

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Review for: Taipei Half-Day Private Tour: Jiufen & Shifen with Lantern

Hicks' tour was fantastic. He was flexible and planned the tour around our desired schedule. Even when we requested specific attractions during the tour, he adjusted the itinerary appropriately. Hicks' English was fluent, making his explanations of the sights easy to understand. His excellent driving skills ensured a comfortable journey throughout the tour. He was considerate, allowing us to relax comfortably during travel. If you're considering a tour of Shifen and Jiufen, I highly recommend him.

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Review for: 6-hour private tour

this tour was worth every penny. depending on what time you book your tour, they will cater it to fit your day. We recommend booking the private tour because you’re able to also customize it how you want and their private tours are in English. Stephen was our tour guide. he was patient when we were slower and had a lot of knowledge that he shared with us about each site. He also had great recommendations and never let us forget any of our items. We recommend this tour for anyone who wants to see the northern part of Taiwan, but doesn’t want to be stressed with how to get there and what to do.

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Review for: 6-hour private tour

Sean is a very pleasant guide and driver. We were not rushed for time or pressured to sightsee. Although the weather was bad and Jiufen became very crowded, we were able to complete the itinerary as stated.

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Review for: 6-hour private tour

Mr. Caleb was our tourguide/driver for the day. Got to ride a Toyota Granvia with Captain’s chair! Very comfy and best for post-tour naps. Since this is a private tour, we can pick with destination to go to/ skip. Shifen Old Street - Sky Lantern and souvenir buying (2 pcs of lantern were included in this tour); Lucky that we reach this area early= not crowded yet. Love the embroidered cat key chains! Jiufen old Street - Lunch break and souvenir shopping Mr. Caleb also directed us to the less travelled pathways and ordered for our lunch (braised pork) Also, bought pineapple cakes, mango jellies and nougat! Mr. Caleb was kind enough to pick then up and put them in the van so we wont have to carry it with us. Also suggested the photo stops and took the photos while giving a brief history of the place. Esp the secret spot on Jiufen area. At the end of the day, he dropped us at our pickup point, fresh from our nap inside our comfy van. l

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Review for: 6-hour private tour

Super fun half-day tour! We started early and avoided the crowds — perfect! First stop was Shifen Waterfall — peaceful, scenic, and a great way to start the day. Then we headed to Pingxi to release sky lanterns. Such a meaningful and fun experience! Got great photos too thanks to our awesome guide Mr. Steven Huang 🙌 Last stop was Jiufen, a charming old town with amazing street food (highly recommend the taro balls and fishballs!). The views were stunning and the vibe felt like a real-life Spirited Away. Huge thanks to Mr. Steven — super friendly, informative, and made everything smooth and fun. If you’re thinking about booking this, do it! And ask for Steven if you can — 10/10 experience 💯

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Review for: 6-hour private tour

highly recommend this tour, specifically for the exceptional service provided by Chai Chai. She was the epitome of professionalism and remained incredibly patient and accommodating to our requests all day. Her warm personality made the tour feel special. Thank you, Chai Chai, for a memorable experience

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Review for: 6-hour private tour

Shann is such a warm personality and highly motivated guide (recommendable!). I truly enjoyed walking the half day of our tour of us through the area. The scenery was beautiful ...

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Review for: 6-hour private tour

We had an incredible day exploring the outskirts of Taipei! Roger was fantastic—friendly, professional, and spoke excellent English. He shared so much fascinating history about Jiufen and the Ying Yang Sea area that we never would have learned on our own. From the magical Shifen sky lanterns and the powerful Shifen Waterfall to the unique colors of the Golden Waterfall and Yin Yang Sea, everything was perfectly paced. If you want a guide who is knowledgeable and easy to talk to, look no further!

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Review for: 6-hour private tour

Had a wonderful time during this private tour! The stops were not too much far apart and well planned. I booked a tour for my sister and I. Our guide, Vincent, was the best! He messaged me the morning of our trip and was very accommodating for special requests for pickup. He arrived at the hotel lobby right on time. Very courteous and professional. He gave really helpful tips when shopping at Jiufen and brought us to be best shops for the items we were looking for, and the best spots for taking photos. All the photos and videos he took were amazing! He even carried our shopping bags while walking around Jiufen. Our guide definitely made the trip hassle-free and enjoyable. If it’s your first time to visit Taipei and you don’t want to worry about figuring out transpo, I would highly recommend booking this tour. Totally worth it!

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About the operator

Operated by: YOLO Taiwan

Total reviews: 587

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Response rate: 100 %

Response time: Less than 4 hours

US$ 94.15