Shore Excursion: Jiufen & Pingxi Sky Lantern Day Tour from Keelung
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Port of Keelung
Discover the history and natural beauty of northern Taiwan on this shore excursion from Keelung Cruise Port. Visit Shifen Waterfall, Shifen Old Streets, Jiufen, and more. Muslim-friendly services available.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Yin Yang Sea - Yin Yang Sea is located beside the northern coastal road in the Gold Ecological Park region, a curiously colored patch of water. The complementary blue and yellow coloring of this bay brings to mind the ancient Chinese principle of yin and yang, the natural concept of duality.
What's Included
  • Snacks provided
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Included passenger insurance
  • Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Fuel surcharges included
  • Parking fees covered
  • Sustainable sky lantern experience (1 lantern for every 4 guests)
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Overtime fee
Additional Information

When you’re fetched from Keelung Cruise Port, this communal excursion is an ideal option for those with a singular day to explore the heritage and vistas of Northern Taiwan.

  • Shifen Waterfall, a grand cascade reaching 40 meters in height, is known to generate a prismatic arc as it plummets into the basin below
  • Nestled within Pingxi, Shifen Old Streets encompass a network of paths and bylanes, originally established for coal transit throughout the period of Japanese rule
  • The regions of Pingxi and Shifen boast abundant cultural and historical richness and offer breathtaking natural surroundings. Signature gatherings like the Sky Lantern Festival invite attendees to inscribe wishes on lanterns and release them skyward
  • In the time of WWII, Jiufen was the site of a POW camp under Japanese control where Allied soldiers were subjugated to labor in the gold mines
  • The unique hue and moniker of the Golden Waterfall are derived from the leftover mineral deposits from the erstwhile gold mine

We cater to Muslim guests by offering amenities such as washrooms, a halal dedicated prayer space, dining options at halal verified eateries, seafood, or establishments serving vegetarian fare.

  • Local government regulations require that all tour participants possess travel insurance. Local operator will provide this ,but requires the following information for each participant.
  • Passport name, gender, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants.
  • Reminder: Overtime fee will be charged on-site by the driver guide
  • Reminder: Please wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Reminder: In summer, don’t forget to apply sunscreen and wearing sunglasses and hat. In winter, don’t forget to bring a jacket and an umbrella.
  • Each traveler is allowed to carry a luggage
  • Customers must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time
Location
Port of Keelung
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Peiyiw2020
Jan 10, 2020
Releasing Sky lantern to the sky is so much fun! - Me and my family had been so looking forward to this trip in Taiwan. I saw jiufen’s photos on internet it makes me get obsessed with it... old street and so on. The highlight of this tour is releasing sky lantern at the Shifen old street, which also a beautiful nostalgic old street. Looking forward to the tour tomorrow (there’re three days)!!!
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A5866lovickyl
Dec 17, 2019
Unforgettable trip! - Jiufen is a beautiful small town at the top of a mountain that faces the ocean and it's also the perfect place to enjoy local cuisine!
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Elizabeth4130
Dec 11, 2019
Amazing trip!!!!!! - First time to Taiwan and it totally amazed me. Splendid view, delicious food, nice trip. The Jiufen old street is interesting, and I was so lucky to have a chance to see the sky lantern, it was really amazing!
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Lauratyc
Dec 11, 2019
Classic Tour! Must try!! - Just found this private tour and booked it without hesitation, the guide and the nature experience didn’t fail me at all! The view the culture at the north of Taiwan, it was fascinating! Highly recommended!
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