Shifen Old Street & Jiufen One-Day Tour
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Shifen Old Street & Jiufen One-Day Tour

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Highlights

  • Explore the famous attractions of Northern Taiwan in one day: admire the Niagara Falls of Taiwan, experience the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival, stroll through the beautiful mountain town of Jiufen, featured in the movie "A City of Sadness", visit the world-renowned Heping Island Park, enjoy delicious food at the Raohe Night Market recommended by Michelin, and finally visit the Rainbow Bridge.<br>Led by a professional tour guide, explore the Rainbow Valley, Siguangtan Potholes, and Spectacles Lake Waterfall, experience the "train passing by the door", send a postcard with your heartfelt wishes, release a sky lantern with your blessings, wear a cheongsam and stroll through the Jiufen Old Street.<br>Don't hesitate, book your classic Northern Taiwan Day Tour now and embark on this exciting and adventurous journey with us! Our professional team will provide you with a safe and convenient travel experience, creating unforgettable memories for you.

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One-day Group Tour - English

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About Shifen Old Street & Jiufen One-Day Tour

Experience the magic of Northern Taiwan on this comprehensive one-day tour, where ancient mountain towns meet vibrant night markets and breathtaking natural wonders. From releasing sky lanterns over Shifen to wandering the nostalgic alleys of Jiufen, this journey captures the soul of the region in a single unforgettable day.

Local Legends & Stories

Jiufen was once a thriving gold mining town that inspired the setting for the acclaimed film 'A City of Sadness,' with its narrow alleys and lantern-lit streets preserving the atmosphere of Taiwan's mining era. The Shifen sky lantern tradition dates back over a century when villagers used them to signal safety to neighboring communities during emergencies.

Must Do Experiences

  • Release a personalized sky lantern with wishes written upon it over Shifen Old Street

  • Stroll through Jiufen's cobblestone alleys and discover the atmospheric charm that inspired Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away

  • Visit the stunning Heping Island Park to see the dramatic coastal cliffs and rainbow-colored rock formations

  • Indulge in Michelin-recommended street food at the bustling Raohe Night Market

Hidden Gems

  • Visit Shifen Old Street early morning (around 8 AM) to experience the lantern workshops before crowds arrive

  • Take a short walk from Jiufen to the hidden Baishih Reservoir for stunning photo opportunities away from tourist paths

  • Try the local Shifen sticky rice dishes at family-run stalls rather than the more commercialized restaurants

What Makes it Special

  • Combines four iconic Northern Taiwan destinations into one seamless itinerary with professional local guidance

  • Features the rare opportunity to participate in the traditional sky lantern release ceremony at Shifen

  • Includes visits to both natural wonders (Heping Island Park) and culturally significant sites (Jiufen's film heritage)

Available Facilities

Restrooms parking facilities wheelchair accessibility (partial) gift shops restaurants tea houses photography spots public transportation access

Perfect Timing

When to visit for the best experience

Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) offer the most pleasant weather for exploring these outdoor attractions. Avoid the summer rainy season when some outdoor activities may be受限, and consider visiting during weekdays to experience fewer crowds at popular spots like Jiufen and Shifen.

Photography Guide

Capture the perfect shots

  • Capture the magical glow of Jiufen's lantern-lit streets during the blue hour just after sunset

  • Use a wide-angle lens for the dramatic coastal formations at Heping Island Park

  • Position yourself at Shifen Old Street's bridge during lantern releases for iconic silhouettes against the twilight sky

Cultural Etiquette

Respect local customs and traditions

When releasing sky lanterns, write your wishes in Chinese characters or draw symbols for traditional meaning Respect the quiet atmosphere in Jiufen's narrow alleys, as many residents still live in these historic buildings Try the local oolong tea offerings as a gesture of appreciation for the region's tea culture

Special Events & Experiences

Enhanced experiences and seasonal highlights

  • Shifen Sky Lantern Festival (typically held in March with special evening lantern release ceremonies)

  • Jiufen Autumn Tea Festival celebrating the region's famous oolong harvest (October-November)

  • Raohe Night Market's special food festivals featuring local chefs and seasonal delicacies

Important Guidelines & Safety

Essential safety information and guidelines

  • Watch your step on Jiufen's uneven cobblestone streets, especially when it's wet or crowded

  • Keep valuables secure in crowded night market areas and maintain awareness of your surroundings

  • Follow your guide's instructions during outdoor activities, particularly near water edges at Heping Island Park

Visitor Information

Entry Fee

The tour price includes all entrance fees, transportation, and guide services. Additional costs may apply for personal purchases, optional activities, and meals not included in the itinerary.

Visit Duration

This comprehensive one-day tour typically runs for approximately 10-12 hours, starting in the morning and concluding in the evening. The pace allows for meaningful exploration of each destination while ensuring you experience the highlights of Northern Taiwan.

Accessibility

The tour involves moderate walking on uneven surfaces and stairs, particularly in Jiufen's hillside alleys. While some areas are partially wheelchair accessible, travelers with mobility challenges should consult with the tour operator in advance for alternative arrangements.

Overview

Itinerary : One-day Group-buy Tour
Age Requirements
For safety reasons, travelers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by at least 1 adult.
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Meal Notice
For tour group meals, the travel agency will ensure that the sanitation and quantity of meals meet the promised standards. However, the taste of meals varies by region and may not meet your personal preferences.
Tour Notice
You're not allowed to leave the group early during the tour. If you choose to leave the group during the tour, it will be deemed that you have forfeited any uncompleted itinerary and no refund will be provided. You shall be responsible for any accidents that may occur after you leave the group.
During peak travel season or special circumstances, the tour departure time may be earlier or slightly later than what is listed on the itinerary (the actual departure time will be decided by the service staff). Please be prepared in advance.
For this activity, your service staff may need to adjust your itinerary depending on weather, traffic conditions, or other factors. This could mean visiting attractions in a slightly different order or assembling at a different time to enter an attraction. The service staff will always ask your permission before doing this and you won't end up with fewer attractions in your itinerary.
Shopping Notice
During the group tour, there may be shopping venues not arranged by the travel agency in some scenic spots/venues, restaurants, rest areas, and other places. Trip.com reminds you to consume rationally at these places based on your own needs and request a consumption proof. You'll be responsible for any consumption disputes that may occur.
Notes
In case of bad weather and other force majeure, the park may change the operation times of its amusement rides or the performance times without prior notice, and may cancel certain amusement rides and performances. If bad weather results in any equipment failure, shutdown, or cancellation of performances, the travel agency will do its best to assist you in processing changes. Any price difference must be paid for. If the new price is lower than the original price, the excess will be refunded.
There may be some privately operated entertainment and consumption venues at the destination. Most of these venues do not have legal business qualifications and may pose various hidden dangers. For your safety and health, Trip.com reminds you to be cautious when consuming at these venues.
For multi-person tours, the booker or the representative of the group should confirm that all other travelers have authorized them to be their representative for signing the contract. Other travelers must also acknowledge the authorized representative's signature on the tour contract and its appendices. If you do not have such authorization, please do not make the booking/sign the contract on behalf of others.
For the sake of the safety of minors, we recommend that minors be accompanied by their legal guardian, or someone who has been given permission to accompany them by their legal guardian.
Travel Guide and Regulations
For your personal and property safety, please avoid exposing valuables and large amounts of cash in public. Keep a watchful eye on your jewelry, camera, and other personal belongings while out on the street.
Swimming, rafting, diving, skiing, skating, snow play, surfing, exploration, hot air balloon, alpine cableway, and other activities can be dangerous. Please fully refer to the relevant announcements and suggestions from local departments and professional institutions according to your own conditions before participating in any of these activities.

Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this one-day group tour departs from Taipei and takes you to both Jiufen and Shifen Old Street.
You can join this one-day group tour from Taipei, which provides transportation to both Shifen and Jiufen.
Yes, you can visit both locations on this one-day group tour, and please note that travelers under 18 must be accompanied by at least one adult.
The tour includes round-trip coach transportation from Taipei, guided visits to both Shifen Old Street and Jiufen, and a sky lantern release experience at Shifen.
The full itinerary takes approximately eight to nine hours, departing Taipei in the morning and returning to the original meeting point in the late evening.
Visitors should expect to navigate steep, uneven stone staircases and narrow, crowded alleyways while exploring the historic teahouse district of Jiufen.
The tour departs from a centralized location near Taipei Main Station, with the exact meeting point and time confirmed on your booking voucher.
For safety reasons, travelers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by at least one adult to participate in the tour.
This tour is not wheelchair or stroller accessible due to the steep, uneven stone steps in Jiufen and the lack of elevator facilities at the historic sites.
The itinerary is scheduled so that the group arrives in Jiufen in the late afternoon, allowing visitors to see the red lanterns illuminate at dusk.
You should wear comfortable, slip-resistant walking shoes for the stone stairs and bring a light rain jacket, as the mountainous regions experience frequent weather changes.
The booking voucher is valid only for the specific date and departure time selected during the checkout process and cannot be transferred to another day.
Meals are not included in the tour package, but the itinerary provides free time in both Shifen and Jiufen to purchase local street food and snacks.

About Shifen Old Street & Jiufen One-Day Tour

Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) offer the most pleasant weather for exploring these outdoor attractions. Avoid the summer rainy season when some outdoor activities may be受限, and consider visiting during weekdays to experience fewer crowds at popular spots like Jiufen and Shifen.
This comprehensive one-day tour typically runs for approximately 10-12 hours, starting in the morning and concluding in the evening. The pace allows for meaningful exploration of each destination while ensuring you experience the highlights of Northern Taiwan.
This tour involves significant walking on uneven surfaces and navigating numerous stairs, particularly within the hillside terrain of Jiufen. Travelers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the trip. As a group-buy tour, the itinerary follows a fixed schedule to ensure timely transit between locations.
- Visit to Shifen Old Street to observe the local railway culture and sky lantern traditions. - Exploration of the historical architecture and narrow pedestrian alleys in Jiufen. - Round-trip transportation between central Taipei and the northern mountain districts. - Scheduled stops at designated landmarks according to the group-buy itinerary.
The tour price includes all entrance fees, transportation, and guide services. Additional costs may apply for personal purchases, optional activities, and meals not included in the itinerary.
The tour involves moderate walking on uneven surfaces and stairs, particularly in Jiufen's hillside alleys. While some areas are partially wheelchair accessible, travelers with mobility challenges should consult with the tour operator in advance for alternative arrangements.
Watch your step on Jiufen's uneven cobblestone streets, especially when it's wet or crowded
Keep valuables secure in crowded night market areas and maintain awareness of your surroundings
Follow your guide's instructions during outdoor activities, particularly near water edges at Heping Island Park
When releasing sky lanterns, write your wishes in Chinese characters or draw symbols for traditional meaning Respect the quiet atmosphere in Jiufen's narrow alleys, as many residents still live in these historic buildings Try the local oolong tea offerings as a gesture of appreciation for the region's tea culture
Capture the magical glow of Jiufen's lantern-lit streets during the blue hour just after sunset
Use a wide-angle lens for the dramatic coastal formations at Heping Island Park
Position yourself at Shifen Old Street's bridge during lantern releases for iconic silhouettes against the twilight sky
Restrooms, parking facilities, wheelchair accessibility (partial), gift shops, restaurants, tea houses, photography spots, public transportation access

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