Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen Sky Lantern Private Tour
Taipei, Taiwan

Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen Sky Lantern Private Tour

Outty Ranking 62 5.0 · 5 traveler reviews10 hoursFrom $220
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Outty Ranking

62/100

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Traveler rating

5.0/5

Based on 5 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen Sky Lantern Private Tour worth booking?

Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen Sky Lantern Private Tour is a 10-hour experience in Taipei, Taiwan, from $220 per person. It scores 62 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 5 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
62 / 100
Rating
5/5 (5)
Duration
10 hours
From
$220 per person

Escape Taipei on a full-day private tour to northern Taiwan’s top highlights. Start at Yehliu Geopark and explore its dramatic coastal rock formations, including the famous Queen’s Head. Continue to Jiufen Old Street for traditional tea houses, local snacks, red lanterns, and mountain views. Next, visit Shifen Waterfall, one of Taiwan’s most impressive waterfalls, before heading to Shifen Old Street to write your wishes on a colorful sky lantern and release it along the railway tracks. Enjoy private transportation, hotel pickup, and a flexible itinerary for an easy and memorable day exploring Yehliu, Jiufen, and Shifen.

What you get

    About this experience

    Escape Taipei on a full-day private tour to northern Taiwan’s top highlights. Start at Yehliu Geopark and explore its dramatic coastal rock formations, including the famous Queen’s Head. Continue to Jiufen Old Street for traditional tea houses, local snacks, red lanterns, and mountain views. Next, visit Shifen Waterfall, one of Taiwan’s most impressive waterfalls, before heading to Shifen Old Street to write your wishes on a colorful sky lantern and release it along the railway tracks. Enjoy private transportation, hotel pickup, and a flexible itinerary for an easy and memorable day exploring Yehliu, Jiufen, and Shifen.

    What's included

    Included

    • Admission fees
    • anding and/or facility fees
    • Admission fees
    • Standard sky lantern
    • Admission fees
    • Private transportation
    • Car insurance & Travel accident insurance (personal coverage included)
    • Parking fees

    Not included

    • Meals

    What you'll see and do

    1. YehLiu Geopark

      Yehliu Geopark, one of Taiwan's most unique natural attractions. Walk along the dramatic coastline and discover fascinating rock formations shaped by wind and sea, including the world-famous Queen's Head.

      60 minutes here · Admission included

    2. Enjoy the stunning contrast of blue and golden water caused by natural mineral deposits from old mining sites. This unique coastal landscape is one of northern Taiwan’s most famous photo spots.

      30 minutes here

    3. Admire this picturesque waterfall cascading down the golden-hued rocks near Jinguashi. The colors are created by mineral-rich water from the nearby mountains.

      15 minutes here

    4. Gold Museum, New Taipei Government

      Discover Taiwan’s mining heritage at the Gold Museum. Walk through historical buildings, learn how gold was extracted, and enjoy panoramic views of the mountains and sea.

      60 minutes here · Admission included

    5. Wander through the narrow alleyways of Jiufen Old Street, filled with red lanterns, teahouses, and local snacks such as taro balls and fish balls. Enjoy lunch with a view over the mountain town and the Pacific Ocean.

      120 minutes here

    6. Walk along the suspension bridge and forest path to Taiwan’s widest waterfall, often called the “Niagara of Taiwan.” Enjoy the refreshing mist and take memorable photos of this breathtaking natural wonder.

      120 minutes here · Admission included

    7. Stroll along the railway street lined with shops and cafes. Write your wishes on a colorful sky lantern and release it into the sky for good luck — a beloved local tradition.

      60 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.

    Options you can book

    • Keelung cruise port pickup

      Perfect for layovers: Choose this option for port pickup and an unforgettable 10-hour private tour with your own local driver guide. Pickup included

    • Airport pickup & Bilingual

      Meet your guide at airport: Don't forget to give us your flight details! English & Chinese-speaking Pickup included

    • Hotel pickup & Bilingual guide

      Meet your guide at hotel: Experience a private tour in a private car with your own driving guide. English & Chinese speaking Pickup included

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    cmn, en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 7 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Jiu Feng Travel Tour Co., Ltd.

    Know before you go

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 5 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    4 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    The guide

    3 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Photo opportunities

    3 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Food and drink

    2 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Good for families

    1 mention

    Reviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.

    Small groups

    1 mention

    The group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.

    Traveler reviews

    5 verified traveler reviews for Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen Sky Lantern Private Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Camper41609960109 · September 2026

    Jane & iverson were amazing tour guides!

    Jane & iverson were amazing! They took us to temples , night market , ancient streets , lantern flying, waterfalls, etc iverson spent money on us buying us samples of Taiwanese food , he was very generous & just a beautiful man ! Jane drove us around safely & was very polite & kind with her mannerisms . Helped us in and out of the van and was very caring ! Thank you to both of you ! If you are in Taipai Taiwan make sure you contact them !

    via Tripadvisor

    mlc1970 · September 2026

    Taiwan Day Tour

    We had a wonderful day with our tour guide Jack and driver Jin. We were a group of seven and thoroughly enjoyed our experience from start to finish. Jack spoke wonderful English and was extremely knowledgeable about Taiwanese history, culture and the places we visited. He shared so much interesting information throughout the day and made the experience both enjoyable and informative. Jack was incredibly polite, friendly and helpful, going above and beyond to make sure we had a great day. He was also very happy to assist us with taking photos, which was greatly appreciated! Jin was a fantastic driver, making sure we travelled safely and comfortably throughout the day. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide and driver and would highly recommend Jack and Jin to anyone wanting to explore Taiwan. Thank you both for helping make our day so memorable! 🇹🇼❤️

    via Tripadvisor

    michelle_l · September 2026

    Taiwan Day Tour

    We had a wonderful day with our tour guide Jack and driver Jin. We were a group of seven and thoroughly enjoyed our experience from start to finish. Jack spoke wonderful English and was extremely knowledgeable about Taiwanese history, culture and the places we visited. He shared so much interesting information throughout the day and made the experience both enjoyable and informative. Jack was incredibly polite, friendly and helpful, going above and beyond to make sure we had a great day. He was also very happy to assist us with taking photos, which was greatly appreciated! Jin was a fantastic driver, making sure we travelled safely and comfortably throughout the day. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide and driver and would highly recommend Jack and Jin to anyone wanting to explore Taiwan. Thank you both for helping make our day so memorable! 🇹🇼❤️

    via Viator

    EllaTara · August 2026

    Fantastic tour with Iverson

    We booked the tour as a family with Iverson who was our tourguide for the day and we are absolutely delighted! He was so knowledgable about history, geography, culture, food and yet so patient answering all of our questions and requests. What we found fantastic was his food recommendations. He explained us about many of his own childhood foods and where to get them, why they are eaten in Taiwan and the story behind them. We highly recommend booking the tour with him. We are leaving Taiwan having learnt a great deal about the country, its history, its culture and people. Thank you Iverson for making this day so special!

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that Iverson made your family’s day so special with his knowledge, patience, and local food recommendations. 😊 We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him. Thank you for choosing us and for highly recommending the tour. We hope to welcome you back to Taiwan again! 🇹🇼✨

    via Tripadvisor

    820danielleu · May 2026

    Great day out!

    This was our first time in Taiwan and this trip was fantastic. Iverson kept the day fun whilst very informative, the stop offs are all stunning and we managed to fit a lot in whilst also spending a good amount of time in each place. We loved being able to decorate and release the lanterns together. I’m vegetarian so sometimes struggle to find foods to try to places but iverson was very accommodating in recommending places/things to try and making sure they were vegetarian. It being a private tour made it very personal too which was lovely I would highly recommend this day out!

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that your first trip to Taiwan was such a fantastic experience. Iverson will be very happy to know you enjoyed the day, from the stunning stops to the sky lantern experience. It’s especially great to hear that he was able to accommodate your vegetarian preferences and make the tour both enjoyable and comfortable for you. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again in the future!

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    10 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $220 to $262
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    2
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Jiu Feng Travel Tour Co., Ltd., who run 23 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 52.8.

    See everything Jiu Feng Travel Tour Co., Ltd. runs

    Why this scores 62

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)87
    Review evidence (18% weight)29
    Booking momentum (14% weight)21
    Value for money (12% weight)62
    Listing quality (10% weight)78
    Local standing (8% weight)56
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen Sky Lantern Private Tour: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Taipei.

    How much does Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen Sky Lantern Private Tour cost?

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    Prices start at $220 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 Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen Sky Lantern Private Tour take?

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    Plan for about 10 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 Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen Sky Lantern Private Tour worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 62 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 5 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Taipei, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen Sky Lantern Private Tour?

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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 Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen Sky Lantern Private Tour suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 10-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen Sky Lantern Private Tour?

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    Around 2 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 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen Sky Lantern Private Tour 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 Small-Group: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei, Full-Day Private Custom Taipei City 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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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen Sky Lantern Private Tour?

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    Included: Admission fees; anding and/or facility fees; Admission fees; Standard sky lantern; and Admission fees. Not included: Meals. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen Sky Lantern Private Tour include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 902 listed pickup locations in and around Taipei. Be ready about 15 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen Sky Lantern Private Tour offered in?

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    It is offered in Chinese 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 Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen Sky Lantern Private Tour?

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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 Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen Sky Lantern Private Tour 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 Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen Sky Lantern Private Tour 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 Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen Sky Lantern Private Tour?

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    Across 5 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide, photo opportunities. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    What booking options are available for Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen Sky Lantern Private Tour?

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    There are 3 options to choose from, including Keelung cruise port pickup, Airport pickup & Bilingual, Hotel pickup & Bilingual guide. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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