Private Tour

Half Day Private Tour to Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall & Pingxi Sky Lantern

Overview

Available languages

English

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Yin Yang Sea

Watch the bay where the sea is a mix of yellow and blue before heading to Jiufen.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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

Options

Hotel Pick-up from Taipei City

Pickup included

Reviews

4.91

342 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

320

Custom, unique trip to Shifen and Jiufen
clmiyake,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Nicolas tailored our trips to our interests. We started with a short hike and exploration of our favorite: waterfalls. He introduced us to pineapple custard apples and green dates with plum powder. We loved the aiyu jelly. In Jiufen, he taught us about daoism while we explored the local temple and old village. We ended our tour with a tea tasting of high mountain tea and black tea. What a unique experience!
Wonderful chance to get outside the city with a great guide!
Awesome2099,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a great half-day tour, about 6 hours all together. We went outside the city about an hour and saw a lot of cool things we never could have otherwise. Very knowledgeable, friendly guide. Having him drive us was great because he could drop us off and we didn't need to worry about parking. Terrific, terrific experience, would recommend for anyone visiting Taipei.
Our tour with Vincent to...
Joe S,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our tour with Vincent to Shifen Waterfall, Pingxi Sky Lantern Experience, and Jiufen was the highlight of our trip to Taiwan. Vincent is a truly fascinating person with a unique background in the military but also makeup, and his stories about his hobbies with snakes and sugar gliders kept us entertained the entire time—the car rides were just as fun as the destinations. He showed us so many new sides of Taiwan, from the touching experience of releasing sky lanterns on the train tracks to navigating the beautiful, winding shops of Jiufen. He went above and beyond to make the day special by taking us to a hidden charcoal coffee spot and a serene teahouse for lunch away from the crowds. Most impressively, even though he didn't know beforehand, Vincent coordinated a surprise birthday cake for my mom at lunch; seeing her so happy was priceless. If you get Vincent as your guide, you are in amazing hands. Highly recommended.
Private Tour Was Well Worth It
Kari B,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide Vincent was awesome. He was very knowledgeable and made our experience memorable and enjoyable. Being on our own without the crowds of a big tour was well worth the extra money.
Terrific tour …
Elizabeth S,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We only had one full day in Taiwan, Taipei so it was wonderful to go to outside the city and view the mountains, waterfalls and experience tea houses along with markets.
Alex Meng - highly recommend!
Manee W,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide, Alex Meng, was the best. Very knowledgeable, friendly and thoughtful. Even though it rained in the afternoon, Alex was more than happy to accommodate our wishes and even took us to the Keelung Painted houses on the way to Jiufen. At our Juifen restaurant, he reserved a table for us with a great view. On the Old Road, he shared his insights and the work of the craftsmen. While the weather didn’t cooperate part of the time, Alex was great an we would highly recommend touring with him again. Thank you so much, Alex!!
Great for families!
C9461KJ,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My family and I enjoyed the tour with Paul Yang very much. He was very kind and made sure that we are comfortable throughout the trip. He was also fun to talk to and we learned a lot of historical info and trivia about Taiwan and the places we’ve visited. He also helped us take photos and did not rush us at all. We had a wonderful time overall.
Wonderful guide, beautiful scenery!
Expedition712679,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour guide, Nicholas was very enthusiastic and passionate. his positivity really made the trip a lot more memorable and energetic in addition to all the beautiful sights!
Half day tour Private tour to Shifen and Jiufen
anishads0uza,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We went on the half day tour with our guide Nicholas Ying and had the best time. Nicholas is highly experienced and knowledgeable and a great photographer as well. He showed us cool spots, gave us a culture download with so much history. We felt totally immersed in the Taiwanese culture. Highly recommend this with Nicholas.
Fun with Sean
jimerogers,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an awesome time touring with Sean. In addition to a well structured tour, he was a weatlh for information. We had a blast! He is a talented and well informed guide. Recommended.