Explore Yehliu’s sculpted rocks, stand before Shifen’s ‘Little Niagara,’ and sip tea in Jiufen’s mountain alleys on a private full-day tour from Taipei. This route combines dramatic geology, a wide cascade, and hands-on cultural stops with hotel pickup and a local guide.
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A morning on Taiwan’s northeastern rim feels immediate: salt spray from the Pacific claws at the cliff edges while the road climbs into alleys hung with red lanterns. On this private day trip, travelers move from wind-sculpted rock along the coast to a broad, thundering waterfall and up into a mountainside town where tea houses peer over the ocean.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
8–9 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should be comfortable walking on uneven ground and climbing short flights of steps.
Wildlife
History
Jiufen rose as a coal-mining settlement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries; its prosperity shaped the steep streets and teahouse culture seen today.
Conservation
Yehliu’s formations are fragile—visitors should stay on designated paths and avoid touching delicate hoodoos; local efforts limit erosion impact and manage visitor flow.
Reserve your spot on the Private Day Trip to Jiufen, Shifen and Yehliu Park today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Start early for photos
Arrive at Yehliu and Jiufen in morning light to avoid busier afternoons and get softer shadows for rock and alley photography.
Wear grippy shoes
Yehliu’s rock platforms can be wet and uneven; closed shoes with good traction prevent slips on marine-eroded surfaces.
Carry small change
Many Jiufen stalls and tea houses prefer cash for snacks and souvenirs—ATMs exist but can be limited in the old town.
Watch the weather during summer
Typhoon season can close coastal parks and affect visibility—confirm the tour if heavy rain or wind is forecast.
Sturdy walking shoes
Provides traction on slippery coastal rocks and cobbled alleys in Jiufen.
Light rain jacket
Coastal spray and mountain showers are common—packable waterproof protection keeps you dry.
spring
Sun protection (hat & sunscreen)
Open coastal exposures and temple steps leave you vulnerable to sun and reflection off rock.
summer
Small daypack
Carries water, snacks, camera, and purchases while keeping hands free for stairs and viewpoints.