From Taipei: Shifen, Jiufen, and Yehliu Geopark Day Tour

From Taipei: Shifen, Jiufen, and Yehliu Geopark Day Tour

Name: From Taipei: Shifen, Jiufen, and Yehliu Geopark Day Tour
Address: Taipei

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Discover the top tourist spots on the northeast coast of Taiwan on a day trip from Taipei. Release sky lanterns in Shifen, visit the mountain town of Jiufen, and explore the stunning Yehliu Geopark.

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Highlights

Feel the charm of yesteryear as you walk down Shifen's cobblestone streets
Craft a Chinese lantern, inscribe a wish, then set it free to drift into the sky
Visit the nature preserve of Yehliu Geopark and see the Queen's Head rock
Explore the bizarre terrain formed by thousands of years of geological activity
Stroll along Jiufen's Old Street, featured in the Ghibli movie 'Spirited Away'

Description

Explore the highlights on the northeast coast of Taiwan with this guided day trip from Taipei. Visit the scenic paradise of Shifen, stroll along the old cobblestoned streets in Jiufen, and marvel at Yehliu Geopark's fascinating landscapes and rock formations. Make your way to the conveniently-located meeting point at Ximen Station in the center of Tiapei. Relax on the comfortable transfer and take in the scenery on the way to Shifen. Discover a town rich in culture, history, and natural scenery, including Shifen Waterfall. Create a Chinese lantern and write a wish on it before releasing it into the sky and watching it drift towards the heavens. .Next, visit Jiufen to uncover Taiwan's history and culture. Walk along the famous Old Street which is said to have inspired some cozy scenes in the movie Spirited Away. Admire the Japanese-inspired architecture and have the chance to purchase some local taro balls (a Taiwanese dessert). Finally, make your way to the Yehliu Geopark. Snap pictures of the unique terrain formed by thousands of years of geological movement which forced the mountain to jut out of the ocean. See the Queen's Head rock formation and more before returning to Taipei with unforgettable memories of the northeastern part of the island.

Includes

Bilingual guide Roundtrip transportation from Taipei Insurance

Important Information

In the event of a typhoon or bad weather, the Yehliu Geopark closes resulting in a change of the itinerary
The tour duration is an estimate and could be affected by traffic or weather
This tour includes a lot of walking, so please consider this when booking
You may travel in a 5-seat or 9-seat car, a 20-seat minibus, or a 43-seat bus (depending on the total number of participants)