Small-Group: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 575 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Small-Group: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei worth booking?
Small-Group: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei is a 9-hour experience in Taipei, Taiwan, from $85 per person. It scores 91 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “90+ Club”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 575 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing. It sits in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
- Outty Ranking
- 91 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (575)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $85 per person
Without having to travel far away, through this guided day tour from Taipei, you can discover the unique charm of the rural districts along the north and northeast coast of Taiwan. On this tour, you will visit Jiufen Village, a hillside village prosperous in the 1940s that will bring you an old-time vibe with its atmospheric alleys; Yehliu Geopark, known for its unique coastal erosion features, will blow you mind away; Pingxi District, a former mining town that is known for the world-famous "Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival", where you will experience the iconic tradition of flying sky lantern and visit the “Little Niagara Falls” of Taiwan—Shifen Waterfall. Whether you are a first-timer or a repeat visitor, you will fully enjoy what Taiwan's north and northeast coast has to offer. With your tour guide’s help, you will have an insight into the history and truly appreciate the natural landscapes in this area. Join us for a full-day adventure and enrich your travel experience!
What you get
About this experience
Without having to travel far away, through this guided day tour from Taipei, you can discover the unique charm of the rural districts along the north and northeast coast of Taiwan. On this tour, you will visit Jiufen Village, a hillside village prosperous in the 1940s that will bring you an old-time vibe with its atmospheric alleys; Yehliu Geopark, known for its unique coastal erosion features, will blow you mind away; Pingxi District, a former mining town that is known for the world-famous "Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival", where you will experience the iconic tradition of flying sky lantern and visit the “Little Niagara Falls” of Taiwan—Shifen Waterfall. Whether you are a first-timer or a repeat visitor, you will fully enjoy what Taiwan's north and northeast coast has to offer. With your tour guide’s help, you will have an insight into the history and truly appreciate the natural landscapes in this area. Join us for a full-day adventure and enrich your travel experience!
What's included
Included
- Local General Liabilities Insurance
- Professional licensed tour guide
- Entrance ticket (Yehliu Geopark)
- Sky Lantern launching experience (3-4 people share 1 lantern)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if private option selected)
Not included
- Meals
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
YehLiu Geopark
Located in Wanli District, New Taipei City, as one of the premier attractions in the northern coast of Taiwan, Yehliu Geopark is home to a number of unique rock formations caused by wind and sea, such as the mushroom rocks, the chessboard rock, the trace fossils and all that.
35 minutes here · Admission included
Queen's Head
The most famous rock formation is the iconic “Queen’s Head”, a mushroom rock that resembles the profile of England’s Queen Elizabeth. Every year, the “Yehliu Night Tour” features light shows, water projection, etc, attracting over ten thousands visitors flock to see the Queen’s Head illumined at night. Besides the Queen’s Head, other remarkable formations such as the Sea Candles, the Fairy Shoe, the Ginger Rocks, the Elephant Rock, the Ice Cream Rock, the Kissing Rock, and the Princess’ Head, are worth taking a look at.
35 minutes here · Admission included
Chiufen (Jiufen Old Street)
Jiufen is a hillside village in Ruifang District, New Taipei City. The village was flourished in the 1940s due to the gold mining industry, and then fell into disrepair and decrepitude for years. Even though the golden age has long gone, this small village still has a lot of stories to tell. The awarded movie “A City of Sadness”, directed by the famous film director Hou Hsiao-Hsien, was shot there. Its unique historical background, the melancholic and emotional atmosphere attracted enormous global attention. The success of the movie also brought vitality to Jiufen’s tourism, making it the most popular destination in northeastern Taiwan. Since you are in Jiufen, it’s recommended to have a cup of tea at a teahouse, where you can appreciate the picturesque scenery, and the freshly brewed tea at the same time. Besides the teahouses, here you can also tastes various local foods and buy souvenirs. If you have a sweet tooth, don’t miss the traditional Jiufen dessert—Taro Ball!
120 minutes here
Shifen Waterfall
Situated in Pingxi District, New Taipei City, Shifen Waterfall is one of the most popular attractions in this area, widely-known as the “Little Niagara Falls” of Taiwan, a cascade-type waterfall similar to North America's Niagara Falls.
10 minutes here
Shifen Waterfall Walk Area
There are several viewing platforms near Shifen Waterfall, where the visitors can see the waterfall from different angles, even have a close-up look. On sunny days, if you are lucky, you can capture a beautiful rainbow created by the mist of this 20-meter tall waterfall as it splashes into the lake.
30 minutes here
Shifen Old Street
Shifen Station is located down Keelung River from the waterfall area, originally built for transporting coal during Japanese colonization. The station is right alongside Shifen Old Street, today it stands as a reminder of Taiwan’s history. The street is lined with souvenir shops, sky lantern shops and eateries. You can also see a lot of people set up their sky lanterns on the railway track, getting ready to release them into the sky. Of course, you will not miss out on the opportunity to experience this special tradition. 3 or 4 people will share one lantern, and each of you can write down your wishes on one side of the lantern. Your tour guide will teach you how to release a sky lantern correctly, so you can fully enjoy the tranquil and peaceful moment.
90 minutes here
Taipei 101
On the way back to our meeting point, you can choose to be dropped off at Taipei 101.
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Taipei
Group Tour: Exit 2, MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station (BL14 /O07). Please take the escalator to the ground level, your tour guide will be waiting for you near the exit with the tour operator's logo flag (EDISON TOURS). Private Tour: Complimentary Downtown Taipei City Hotel Pick-up
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Group Tour: Exit 2, MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station (BL14 /O07). Please take the escalator to the ground level, your tour guide will be waiting for you near the exit with the tour operator's logo flag (EDISON TOURS). Private Tour: Complimentary Downtown Taipei City Hotel Pick-up
Options you can book
Group Tour (EN, CN)
Tour Type: Enjoy a join-in tour and meet people of all ages from different countries. (fixed meeting point)
Private Tour (EN, CN, VN)
Tour Type: Enjoy this day tour with your own private guide, and pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in downtown Taipei City.
Group Tour (EN, CN, JP)
Tour type: Enjoy a join-in tour and meet people of all ages from different countries. (fixed meeting point)
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- vi, zh-TW, cmn, ja, en, zh-CN
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Edison Travel Service
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Ensure you carry enough cash with you to cover your expenses for meals, beverages, souvenirs, tips, etc. Convenience stores and most of the eateries in Taiwan don't accept credit cards as a form of payment.
- Not recommended for travelers with physical disabilities.
- A small amount of walking is involved; comfortable shoes are recommended.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 573 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
573 verified traveler reviews for Small-Group: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Highly recommended! Thank you Kia
What are memorable experience!! highly recommended to anyone who is in Taipei. Tour was very well managed and not rushed at all. All the locations that were covered were so lovely and gave us a chance to see a different side of Taiwan. Our guide, Kia, was so considerate and so sweet. Thank you so much for your hospitality.
via Viator
Great tour, thanks Chiara and Mr. Wu!
The tour guide, Chiara, and driver, Mr. Wu, were fantastic. It was a safe, knowledgeable, and well spread out tour. 0 complaints from me and it was just what I was looking for (get out of the city a bit, explore some new attractions/sites, connect with others, etc.). I recommend!
via Viator
A nice day, book the 44$ tour
Don’t book small group! You will be on tour with people who paid 41$ less, for the same tour. The geo park and waterfall were excellent, Jiufen interesting but touristy and the lantern launch, kind of fun but the environmental impact a bit disheartening.
via Viator
Excellent experience....
Excellent experience. Gary our guide was amazing. Excellent time management. Managed to do all the activities in time. Highly recommended.
via Viator
Can’t miss this!
Kevin was an amazing guide. The places we went to were excellent (highlight was the waterfall) and Kevin was patient and knowledgeable. The length of the trip was perfect for myself and my mum, as well as the air conditioned bus!! Thank you!!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $85 to $475
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 201
- Verdict
- 90+ Club
Who runs this experience
Operated by Edison Travel Service, who run 43 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 57.6 and 1 in the 90+ Club.
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Small-Group: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Taipei.
How much does Small-Group: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei cost?
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Prices start at $85 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Taipei usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Small-Group: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei take?
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Plan for about 9 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Taipei is not rushed.
Is Small-Group: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 91 out of 100, which we label "90+ Club". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 575 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Taipei, and how flexible the cancellation terms are. Scoring 90 or above puts it in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
Can I cancel or reschedule Small-Group: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Small-Group: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Small-Group: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei?
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Around 201 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Taipei can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Taipei and add a light layer if any part of the 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Small-Group: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Taipei within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Taipei?
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On Outty we rank every Taipei experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Full-Day Private Custom Taipei City Tour, Private Taroko Gorge National Park Day Tour, Private Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Pingxi. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Taipei?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Taipei?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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What is included in Small-Group: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei?
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Included: Local General Liabilities Insurance; Professional licensed tour guide; Entrance ticket (Yehliu Geopark); Sky Lantern launching experience (3-4 people share 1 lantern); and In-vehicle air conditioning. Not included: Meals; Bottled water; and Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Small-Group: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei?
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Group Tour: Exit 2, MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station (BL14 /O07). Please take the escalator to the ground level, your tour guide will be waiting for you near the exit with the tour operator's logo flag (EDISON TOURS). Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Small-Group: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei offered in?
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It is offered in Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Small-Group: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Small-Group: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Small-Group: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Small-Group: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei?
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Across 575 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Small-Group: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei?
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There are 3 options to choose from, including Group Tour (EN, CN), Private Tour (EN, CN, VN), Group Tour (EN, CN, JP). Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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