Shifen Train Experience to Houtong Cat Village, Jiufen
Overview
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8 hours 30 minutes
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Are you looking for a more different trip to Juifen and Shifen ?
Consider taking this day tour on a train from Shifen to Houtong Cat Village after enjoying the view of beautiful Shifen Waterfall. After that, we will be going to Jiufen Old Street to spend the afternoon there.
Please note: Due to typhoon damage, train service between Shifen Old Street and Houtong Cat Village is suspended until the end of November 2025. Bus transfers will be arranged for this section, and a small gift will be provided to each group as compensation.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please Note: Due to typhoon damage to the railway, train service between Shifen Old Street and Houtong Cat Village is temporarily suspended immediately. During the maintenance period, bus transfers will be arranged for this section, and a small gift will be provided to each group as compensation.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Shifen Waterfall
Guided by a professional tour guide, you can take a leisurely stroll along the trail beside the magnificent waterfall, allowing you to experience the harmonious melody brought by the water.
Shifen Old Street
Shifen is a town rich in culture and history which provides a nice glimpse at Taiwan's beautiful natural scenery. You can consider releasing a Chinese Lantern with a wish written on it to let it go into the sky.
What‘s Included
Shifen-Houtong One way Train Ticket
Insurance
Transportation
Tour Guide
Lanterns Release Experience (250NTD)
Personal Expenses
Meals
Options
English / Chinese Guide
Cantonese Guide
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The no train train tour
Elizabeth J,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00So the guide Evelyn was very good, energetic and informative. The tour did not meet my expectations and I blame poor communication from the tour company for this. I booked the tour around 6 weeks ago, before the hurricane damaged the railway. The company did not inform me the train ride was now impossible. If I had known this I would have cancelled because sitting in a bus visiting places suffering from over tourism was not really my agenda. I only really wanted to see the cat village and ride the train. I knew nothing of the cancellation until departure from Taipei. Also please think before sending the lanterns into the sky. Remember they come back down, look in the trees around and in the river. Nobody cleans them away, they just take the tourists money and do not care. Is a myth worth this kind of pollution? We’re on holiday having fun but should nature not be allowed to thrive without human disturbance and ignorance?
Unflexible, not customer-centered company
Navigator25315342634,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Nothing about the trip itself. The trip was nice. But I accidentally paid twice the day before the tour because the system prompted me twice. Instead of showing any goodwill and refunding the duplicate payment, they kept referring to their policy. Very disappointing. I ended up paying twice for the exact same tour on the same day. The company is s...
A Unique Experience in Taiwan!
remoteworkereden,,Jul 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour of Taiwan with May Ei was a truly pleasant and unique experience. From the very beginning, she made us feel welcomed, and her friendly, approachable nature made it easy to engage with her throughout the trip. My favorite part of the tour was iur experience at the Shifen Old Street. Loved the food too! Highly recommended!
Great tour
makayleel2021,,Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00May Ei did a wonderful job leading the tour, she was able to get everyone there efficiently and made sure everything got done.
Great Tour
384raiyans,,Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00May was a great tour guide and very helpful throughout the tour. Had a great time at the cat village and would definitely recommend!
Josefina AKA Nana is the...
Kimberly M,,Jul 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Josefina AKA Nana is the bossy Taiwanese grandma I needed in my life. I'd follow Nana to the end of the earth. The tour moves fast but at least you see a lot!
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