Shifen is one of the old towns scattered around the suburbs of Taipei!
Shifen is the most popular area along the local line (Pingxi Line), and the area along the tracks near the station is lined with old-fashioned streets, souvenir shops, and B-grade gourmet food stalls.
Here you can experience the famous lantern raising event, where you write a wish on a lantern and send it flying high into the sky.
Also, near Shifen Old Street is Shifen Waterfall, famous as the "Niagara of Taiwan."
It is 40 meters wide and the strange rocks eroded by the water flowing down 20 meters are a sight to behold.
The path to the waterfall has been fully developed as a waterfall park, with an easy slope for strolling through nature and a shop.
From Shifen to Ruifang Station, the nearest station to Jiufen Old Street, you can take the local train Pingxi Line and enjoy the view of the natural beauty from the window.
After arriving in Jiufen, you will fill up on a light snack of local cuisine and then enjoy a leisurely 3-hour stroll around Jiufen Old Street, the main street of Jiufen.
In the afternoon, Jiufen is less crowded, allowing you to enjoy the architectural decorations that are hard to see on an evening tour, as well as the panoramic view of the old town and the sea. Enjoy shopping and eating at the famous Amei Tea House, food stalls, and souvenir shops.
Let's enjoy the time at our leisure.
Starting in the morning, you can visit all the tourist spots and enjoy a leisurely stroll around Jiufen during less crowded hours. This is a highly recommended tour that allows you to fully enjoy the different scenery of Taiwan's two major tourist spots at night!
schedule
- 08:00 Meet at Taipei Main Station East Gate
- Upon arriving at the meeting point, please check in with your guide wearing an orange vest.
- 09:15 Admire the beautiful Shifen Falls
- Jifu - Lantern Flying Experience
- 10:40 Board the local railway, Pingxi Line (*Due to the heavy rains in late October, the roadbed on some sections of the Pingxi Line has been washed away, making it difficult to restore in a short period of time. To carry out restoration work and ensure operational safety, the Taiwan Railway Pingxi Line will be suspended in its entirety until January 30, 2026. During this suspension period, passengers will be transferred to Jiufen by bus instead.) *For reservations made after January 31, 2026, the instructions given by your guide may change depending on the situation on the day. Please pay attention to the instructions.
- 12:15 Arrive in Jiufen and enjoy lunch (Taiwanese local cuisine). Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore and take photos.
- 15:15 Depart Jiufen for Taipei city
- 16:20 Disband at Taipei 101
[Precautions]
*The guide will be wearing an orange vest with the word "Narwant" printed on it.
*This tour has a minimum number of participants. If the final number of participants is not met after payment, the tour will be canceled and refunds will be given.
*The tour time and order may change depending on traffic conditions, crowding, weather, etc.
*If the train is cancelled or delayed, you will have to travel to Jiufen (Ruifang) by car.
*Please arrive early. If you are late, your reservation will be cancelled and no refunds will be given.
*In principle, tour fees will not be refunded if the tour is canceled or changed due to natural disasters such as typhoons or earthquakes, wars, riots, etc.
*Senior citizens and children must be accompanied by an adult.
*Children under 3 years old are free of charge, but seats and meals are not included.
*Jiufen has many steep stairs, so please wear comfortable walking shoes. Please consider your physical strength and health before applying.
*As this is an area prone to rain, we recommend bringing rain gear.
*The fee for the lantern raising experience is included in the participation fee.
*The sky lanterns are generally red, and one is per 1 to 4 people.
(It is possible to change to a different color. Please ask your guide for details.)
*If the lantern release cannot be carried out due to weather conditions, the event will be replaced by a stroll around Shifen Old Street.
*The amount of water at Shifen Falls may change depending on the season.
*Due to traffic restrictions on weekends and public holidays, you will need to transfer to a local bus at Parking Lot No. 9. A local guide will accompany you on the bus and guide you around.
