Taiwan · Geological Wonders

8-Hour North Coast Tour from Taipei with Jiufen and Shifen

8 Hours Round trip from 253 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Admire the unique rock formations of Yehliu Geopark
02 Explore the cultural atmosphere of Jiufen Village
03 Release sky lanterns at Shifen Street
04 Discover the sandy beaches and seaside towns of Taiwan's North Coast

Head out of Taipei to discover the sandy beaches, seaside towns, and natural wonders of Taiwan's North Coast. Closely observe the unique rock formations at Yehliu Geopark, soak up the cultural atmosphere of Jiufen Village, and release sky lanterns at Shifen Street. This full-day tour combines coastal scenery, geological wonders, and local traditions just beyond the city.

At the geopark, see the Queen's Head, a remarkable rock formation shaped by 30 years of erosion and becoming more and more slender over time.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Taipei, Jiufen, Yehliu

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

North Coast Wonders, Jiufen Village, and Shifen Street

Start the tour by meeting your North Coast tour guide.
Drive out of the city of Taipei and visit the Green Reef at Laomei, which is covered in green algae every April and May.
Continue to Yehliu Geopark. At the geopark, see the Queen's Head, a remarkable rock formation shaped by 30 years of erosion and becoming more and more slender over time.
Head to Jiufen Village. If travellers feel tired after walking, they can rest in a tea house and taste the delicacies of Jiufen.
Visit Shifen Street, where travellers can find sky lanterns called Kongming Lanterns, used for praying for safety, love, and career. After releasing the sky lanterns, travellers can also buy cold marble soft drinks in summer.

Where this trip takes you

Green Reef at Laomei, the Queen's Head at Yehliu Geopark, Shifen Street lanterns

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from 253 3 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

8-hour private transportation
English-speaking licensed guide
Yehliu Geopark entrance fee

What's Not Included

Other entrance fees
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses
Overtime fee for exceeding the car rental limit of 8 hours

Know before you go

Additional information about the attractions:

Green Reef: It's a seasonal hot spot that travellers love to visit. Reminder: Green Reef at Laomei is a seasonal spot. If not travelling in the right season, the route will alternate to visit Elephant Trunk Rock.
Remember to have a glimpse of the Queen's Head at Yehliu Geopark, as it may vanish in the future because of erosion. Yehliu Geopark has a unique natural landscape formed by ocean water and wind erosion, giving the rocks a candle-like shape. At the geopark, see the Queen's Head, formed through 30 years of erosion and becoming more and more slender.
Jiufen Village: When Taiwan was under Japanese rule, there was a gold rush in Jiufen. Jiufen became famous again after Hou Hsiao-Hsien's film A City of Sadness, which narrates a Taiwanese story in Jiufen. Jiufen Village is a unique immigrant village isolated in the mountains since the Qing dynasty. This place is also famous for delicacies like taro balls, fish balls, and rice cakes.
Shifen Street: Visit Pingxi during the Lantern Festival. Afterwards, visit Shifen Street, where travellers can find sky lanterns, also called Kongming Lanterns, which are now used for praying for safety, love, and career. After releasing a sky lantern, travellers can also buy a cold marble soft drink in summer.

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