Private Tour
Jiufen, Shifen and Houtong Cat Village Private Tour
Overview
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover the charm of Northern Taiwan on this private tour. Begin with a visit to Houtong Cat Village, followed by the unique experience of releasing a sky lantern in Pingxi. Stroll through the historic Jiufen Old Street, famously known as the inspiration for Miyazaki’s Spirited Away. Conclude the tour by admiring the stunning Shifen Waterfall and exploring Shifen Old Street, known for its local charm and iconic railroad. The tour includes convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off in Taipei City, ensuring a hassle-free experience.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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
Taipei
Pick-up from your hotel in Taipei City
Shifen Waterfall
Shifen Waterfall is a scenic waterfall located in Pingxi District, New Taipei City, Taiwan, on the upper reaches of the Keelung River.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Toll fees
In-Person English and Mandarin Guide
Fuel surcharge
Lantern flying experience in Pingxi - Shifen Station
Parking Fees
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Pickup points
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Jiufen, Shifen and Houtong Cat Village Private Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
68 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour!
Alena F,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great and very memorable tour, thanks to Roger and his positive and attitude!! Definitely recommend ! You will see another side of Taiwan, full nature and history!
Great fun filled day
DaisyVL,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked a private charter through YOLO. Aaron, our driver, had excellent English. We had a full day of sightseeing and activities. Aaron tailored our requests (less of shopping, more nature/views). Shifen is a must for lantern decorating and releasing and waterfall. Jiufen was crowded, festive, and lively, however Aaron was able to steer us to a quiet tea house with amazing views. The Cat Village was cute and full of lounging cats basking in tourist attentions. The cat village was a favorite of the kids. We had a fun filled day.
Very fun tour
Emilio G,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Richelle was amazing. She was extremely knowledgeable, kind, and was very accommodating with my two daughters. It was a rainy day and she made the best of it with a great tour. Would definitely recommend.
Knowledgeable guide!
Tomomi G,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We highly recommend this tour! If these sightseeing spots are on your list, this is the best and most efficient way to go. Everything went very smoothly thanks to our guide, Chiao-Chiao. She was very hospitable and knowledgeable about the places where we went. She gave us enough time at each spot to explore. Because she's been to these locations hundreds of times, she know the best spot to take photos, eat and shop. She even knew where all cats were in the cat village! (I heard from my friends who went there by themselves that there weren't that many cats, but we saw many cats. I think you need to know where to find them.) She even contacted our hotel in Jiufen while we were exploring Shihfen and made an arrangement for our suitcase to be picked up from her car once we arrived at Jiufen. No time wasted!
So much fun!
cindy b,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Correspondence with, Nana, our tour operator was always quick and consistently answered our questions. We were a large group of adults and children. Nana was always looking out for our safety on the streets, our enjoyment of the tour and providing us with some Taiwanese history. She tailored the tour to fit our needs and was a lot of fun. She took lots of pictures for us and even put together a video. We all appreciated Nana’s efforts!
Despite the rain
Monette B,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Despite the rain, Roger our tour guide still was able to have us enjoy the lanterns of Shifen and the quaint stores of Juifen. I really wanted to do the tea house but there was no views to enjoy so we skipped this., We replaced the cat village for Chiang Kai Shek memorial which I very much appreciated since there likely will have no cats to enjoy with the rains. Being able to adjust our itinerary freely was a joy!
Fantastic tour
V4883UQjessicas,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was fantastic. Our tour guide, Bubble, was wonderful. I was with a small group of friends and we all thought it was the perfect day. The waterfall is especially cool, and Bubble tailored what we did in Jiufen and Shifen to make sure we were able to do everything we wanted. I would recommend this you to any group.
The tour was fun and...
Jennifer V,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was fun and interesting. Aaron was very knowledgeable and made the experience even better! Would definitely recommend.
Henry was...
Lili T,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Henry was great/knowledgable and took great photos. Felt relaxed pace and kindly dropped us off at a night market/gave recommendations for what to do in Taipei. Great trip!
An amazing experience with a top-class guide!
oinkwell,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was my third time taking a Jiufen tour but a first for some of my family, though we all agree our guide Vincent was one of the best we’ve ever had in any of our travels! Although it was raining the whole time, we had so much fun on this tour that we didn’t even mind the weather. Vincent was incredibly knowledgeable and took us off the beaten path in some areas so that even those of us who’d seen the sights before were able to have new experiences. In our group we had a senior with minor mobility problems as well as two young kids, and he was incredibly considerate and accommodating to them. One of our kids in particular bonded with him so much that she wouldn’t let go, and he took it all in stride. Overall, we really loved this tour and highly recommend it, especially if you happen to get a guide as wonderful as ours!
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