Small-Group Tour: Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Shifen from Taipei

Overview

Take a full-day tour of the highlights of the Northeast Coast including Yehliu Geopark, Golden Waterfall, Jiufen Old Street, Shifen Waterfall and Shifen Old Street. A shared tour operated in a small-group of no more than 8 people and includes round-trip transportation from your accommodation in Taipei City.(It doesn't include guided tour,the vehicle type assigned for this tour will be arranged based on the number of participants on the day. For groups of 4 people or fewer, a 5-seater vehicle will be arranged. For groups of 5-8 people , a 9-seater vehicle will be arranged. Specific vehicle types cannot be requested.)

Itinerary

1. YehLiu Geopark

   Yehliu Geological Park (野柳地質公園) resides within a cape 1.7km long and is home to some of the most famous eroded rock formations in the world.

   · 1 h 30 min· Admission not included

2. Golden Waterfall

   Golden Waterfall is located near the Gold Ecological Park (黃金博物園區) in Jinguashi. Although real gold flowing from these falls would be too good to be true, the water is certainly a beautiful gold color as a result of the combination of regular rainfall in this mining area and the abundance of heavy metal elements deposited in the riverbed.

   · 10 min

3. Chiufen

   With an unmatched old town atmosphere and seaside flair, Jiufen (九份) is a must see spot when visiting northern Taiwan. Always teeming with tourists, you might notice that Japanese people make up a huge proportion of the crowds gathered. Many are keen to catch a glimpse of the setting of Hayao Miyazaki's Academy Award winning “Spirited Away”, especially the iconic red lanterns. This is also a film mecca for lovers of Taiwanese film, especially fans of Hou Hsiao-hsien's “A City of Sadness” (悲情城市), which utilized Jiufen as the backdrop to the events of the 228 Incident. Given Hou’s recent award of Best Director in the 2015 International Cannes Film Festival for his new film “The Assassin”, we expect even more people will make their way here in years to come.

   · 2 h

4. Shifen Waterfall

   Shifen Waterfall (十分瀑布) is the most renowned cascading waterfall in Taiwan.

   · 40 min

5. Shifen Old Street

   Shifen Old Street is a bustling hub for those eager to get a glimpse of an old railroad town which still retains the charm of yesteryear. Originally built to transport coal, the Shifen Old Street stop has now become one of the most popular on the Pingxi rail-line. It is easy to see why so many are drawn here - local food, souvenir shops and puffing trains add to the charm of this little gem, as well as make it a fantastic place for photography.

   · 1 h

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

We offer hotel pickup in Taipei City downtown for bookings with more than 2 people. For booking with 1 or 2 people, please come to the Westgate Hotel or W Taipei for pickup. Westgate Hotel (No. 150, Section1, Zhonghua Road, Taipei City) is close to MRT Ximen Station, while W Taipei (No. 10, Zhongxiao East Road Section 5, Xinyi District, Taipei City) is close to MRT City Hall Station. Please provide your pickup location by 3pm one day before your tour. Otherwise the pickup location will be arranged at the WESTGATE Hotel (No. 150號, Section 1, Zhonghua Rd, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan), where you could reach by taking MRT to Ximen station and walk to there. Thank you for your cooperation. The pickup time will be between 08:00~09:00. The exact pickup time and driver's info will be updated to you via message one day before this tour.

How to use your ticket

• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund • Not wheelchair accessible Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• English or Mandarin-speaking driver is available. Please select your preferred language at checkout.
• This is a shared tour, not a private one. A maximum of 8 people per tour.
• The practical itinerary and time spent at each spot may be subject to change due to the traffic condition when this tour is on a holiday.
• This tour includes a driver who speaks Mandarin and English, but does not include a guided tour.
• The vehicle type assigned for this tour will be arranged based on the number of participants on the day. For groups of 4 people or fewer, a 5-seater vehicle will be arranged. For groups of 5-8 people , a 9-seater vehicle will be arranged. Specific vehicle types cannot be requested.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 2 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

• From 2 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather or if there aren't enough participants.

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