Taiwan · JIUFEN OLD STREET TOURS
Jiufen is a forty-minute drive and a very different hillside, and the crowds thin the moment the coaches leave. These 15 compare the shared day trips, the private cars and the evening runs, with prices, how long you actually get on the Old Street and whether Shifen and Yehliu come attached.
Spend nine hours with a Chinese, English, or Japanese-speaking guide visiting Shifen Waterfall, releasing a wish lantern, walking Jiufen Old Street, and seeing Yehliu’s Queen’s Head. Shared tours meet at Taipei Main Station, while private tours include hotel pickup and drop-off.
“i enjoyed the waterfall and Jiufen old town. maybe a bit more history on each of the towns.”
This 9-hour Edison Tours trip links four northern Taiwan highlights by air-conditioned vehicle: Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall, and Shifen Old Street. You get a shared sky lantern, time for tea and snacks, and a live guide such as Kevin Su, Tony, Chiara, or James, depending on the departure.
“Great trip. Our guide ‘Handsome Kevin’ was very good and super helpful.”
Travel from Taipei to Shifen Waterfall, decorate and release a sky lantern on Shifen Old Street, then explore Jiufen at dusk with a licensed Chinese, English, or Japanese guide. Guides such as James, Amy, and Trix are known for clear explanations, photo help, and smooth crowd management.
“James was great!! Very friendly, knowledgeable, and kept us on schedule!”
Spend about nine hours beyond Taipei with a licensed guide such as Kevin, Walter, Julie, or Kwan. See Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen Old Street, Shifen Waterfall, and launch a shared sky lantern. A comfortable small-group vehicle handles the mountain roads, but expect a full day with plenty of walking.
“James was friendly, sweet and caring. He does speak a little soft so hearing was a bit hard, however he answered all our questions and is very knowledgeable. Super talented to be trilingual as well. If youre not sure what to do, you smash out Read more”
Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Taipei to Yehliu Geopark, Shifen Waterfall, Shifen Old Street, and Jiufen. Your guide sets the pace, explains local history, helps with photos, and provides one sky lantern per car. Guides may include Vincent, Nana, Junior Wu, or other YOLO Taiwan staff.
“Our tour guide, Rachelle, did an excellent job showing us around. The day was full of fun experience and activities.”
Spend eight hours with a private English or Chinese-speaking driver-guide visiting Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall, and Shifen Old Street. Guides such as Vincent, Hicks, James, and Nicolas are praised for cultural insight, safe driving, and excellent photos. Add tea at A-Mei Tea House if time allows.
“We had a great day with our wonderfull guide Steven. I recommend starting the tour early (8:00 the latest), so you evoid the big tourist busses at the geological park. As the tour includes the main attractions in the region, you will allways have lots of other visitors around you. Steven managed to get us smoothly through the herd of tourist and allways found a great photostop. Definitely would go again.”
Spend six hours beyond Taipei in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide such as Nicolas, Vincent, Alex, or Sean. Visit the Golden Waterfall, Jinguashi ruins, Jiufen Old Street, Shifen Waterfall, and release one sky lantern per car in Pingxi.
“We booked this tour through Viator as a girls trip for three of us and honestly didn’t know what to expect. A few days before our tour, our guide Jackson reached out via WhatsApp to confirm our reservation, which immediately made us feRead more”
See northern Taiwan’s eroded rocks, mountain waterfalls, old streets, and sky-lantern town in about nine hours. A driver such as Martin, John, or Joseph handles the roads and offers commentary, but this is not a fully guided tour. Groups are limited to eight.
“I have a great travel experience especially from the service provided by tour guide James on Feb 19, 2025.. James is nice and responsible person.He took excellent care of me and two accompanies from Seattle. He gave us much information and convenience flexibility. Although the weather is rainy and windy, I still have a great experience from him. Eg saving time on queue, Helping pickup photos, and arranged a private seafood lunch and etc. Comparing to other excursions, I will recommend my friends to travel with James. Next time I will join again. Thanks Cartesian”
Travel from Ximen Station to Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Shifen Old Street, and Shifen Waterfall in 10 hours. Expect a bilingual guide, air-conditioned transport, plenty of walking, optional lanterns and snacks, and guides such as Sophie, Tommy, Rumi, or Eric depending on the departure.
“Tour was well organised and Tommy our guide was clear and helpful. Make sure you bring enough cash as the shops in Shifen especially do not take cards and the pineapple cakes were really special. Lots of food to try at Jiufen. All in all an enjoyable day. Highly recommend this tour”
Spend about nine hours exploring Taipei’s northeast coast with an English-speaking guide and driver. Visit Shifen Old Street and Waterfall, write a wish on a sky lantern, wander Jiufen, and see Yehliu Geopark. Guides may include Jerry, Pauline, Amy, or Bratt. Meals and lanterns cost extra.
“What wonderful tour. Sara was a great ambassador for Taipei. She was full of fun ready to help and gave us lots of information. It was a joyfull tour and great sights. Only disappointed with not being dropped off at the pickup point (Taipei main station) as we were left at a night market to find our own way back.”
See Yehliu’s Queen’s Head, Jiufen Old Street, Shifen Waterfall, and release a sky lantern on a 9-hour trip from Ximen Station. Expect English or Mandarin guidance, shared transport, extra entrance fees, and a busy but efficient day.
“Emma did an amazing job guiding us to different spots and explaining what everything meant. It’s very comforting knowing someone like Emma runs these tours cos it gives tourists like us a chance to experience the Taiwanese culture extensively!! Thank You Emma!!”
Spend about eight hours touring Jiufen and Pingxi in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a Chinese and English-speaking driver-guide. You’ll see the Yin Yang Sea, Golden Waterfall, Shifen Waterfall, Jiufen Old Street, and Shifen Old Street, with a sky lantern included for each group of four.
“Our tour guide Barry was excellent. Had a relaxing day touring Northern Taiwan. Barry was very knowledgeable and interesting. Safe driver. Would highly recommend this tour”
Spend about 10 hours with a private driver exploring northern Taiwan’s coast and mountain towns. Visit Yehliu Geopark, Keelung’s colorful harbor houses, Chaojing Park, Shifen Waterfall, Shifen Old Street, and Jiufen. Drivers such as Johnson, Leo, Gary, Charlie, and Tony provide flexible pacing and photo help.
“Johnson was an amazing driver. He was very helpful and engaging all throughout the entire tour. He's service-minded and likeable. I would recommend him for any future trips.”
Spend about eight hours with a Chinese and English-speaking driver-guide exploring Jiufen, Shifen, Golden Waterfall, Yin Yang Sea, and Shifen Waterfall. Guides such as Stanley, Tony, Oscar, and Charky are praised for history, photos, family help, and flexible pacing. Port pickup, a private vehicle, insurance, and one sky lantern are included.
“The market street, the larger waterfall, and sending the sky lantern up with our prayers. It would have been a little smoother if Charky, our guide, were not also the driver, but he made it work. So nice to have the flexibility of spending a little more or a little less time at each stop. Even with the rain, it was awesome.”
Spend eight hours with a private driver-guide visiting Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall, and Shifen Old Street. Guides such as Eric and Stephen are praised for tailoring routes, helping with photos, finding local food, and adjusting plans in rain. Pickup is available from Taipei locations, the airport, or your hotel.
“We LOVED our tour with Eric "Superman" He had such great enthusiasm and passion! We had so much fun. He did a fantastic job of showing us where to go and what to do! We were so happy we did a private tour for just our family becaRead more”
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