Pingxi and Jiufen Day Trip from Taipei with Sky Lantern Experience

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  • Duration:8 hours (approx.)
  • Location: Taipei, Taiwan
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Take a step back in time with a full day tour of Jinguashi, Jiufen, and Pingxi, three charming northern Taiwan towns renowned for their charm, history and culture. Jinguashi is famous for its gold mines, so naturally we'll be bringing you inside one on the tour (the gold is long gone, alas, but you're free to look). Jiufen is the inspiration for the Miyazaki classic Spirited Away, so expect to be similarly enchanted as we wander the narrow cobblestone streets. And Pingxi is where Taiwanese people go to send their wishes into the heavens, literally, with the help of lanterns. (We'll teach you how, so bring a few wishes along).

Just a stone’s throw away from bustling Taipei, this tour will allow you to bask in the different old world atmospheres of three beautiful towns, take in astounding scenery and learn about Taiwan's cultural heritage.


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Posted By : Juhee_T
It was such fun to get out of Taipei City and see the beauty of its surrounds.
We were so incredibly fortunate to have a tour guide such as Bill. Not only did he show us around all the amazing sights, he shared so much knowledge about every site he took us to.
We started in an air-conditioned vehicle which was very welcome on a hot day. Bill kept a commentary from the start, sharing knowledge about Taipei as we drove out of town. He didn't just stop there, and continued to give us so many facts and stories about every site we went on. It made everything incredibly special and like we were truly immersed in Taipei's history and culture. He patiently answered every single question we had about the places we went to, Taiwan culture and people, and even helped us with our broken Chinese! We still talk fondly of Bill and his knowledge has helped us enjoy the rest of our stay in Taipei even more.
The itinerary itself is not to be missed. Jiufen is a very charming town and walking through it was delightful. All the sites beforehand such as the temple and the waterfall are also incredibly beautiful and we enjoyed every one. The highlight was releasing a lantern, and it was a moment we will never forget.
This trip is a must on every traveller's itinerary, and one we will remember for years to come.
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Posted On : 2024-04-26 09:50:00 full ratings


Posted By : kenee2024
The whole process from booking to the tour was smooth. We accidentlly double booked the tour initially and we got a refund without issues. All correspondence was done through email so as long as you have access to WiFi while you're inTaipei, the tour guide can reach you and communicate. We were picked up by the tour guide and the driver promptly at our airbnb. This was our first time in Taiwan and it was a really nice way to see taiwan beyond taipei and also chat with a local about the culture, recommendations, etc. We spent just the right amount of time at each of the locations it never felt rushed or too slow. The site are incredible, beautiful. Melody was amazing and I highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-02-11 07:27:42 full ratings


Posted By : 805cristens
Vita was an amazing tour guide! She was so friendly, fun and knowledgeable . We had such an enchanting time building and releasing our lanterns; taking in the wonderous views of the waterfalls and visiting the stunning villages of Shifen and Jiufen. Even the soft rain could not dampen the day. Thank you Vita Chen and My Taiwan Tours for making great memories .
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Posted On : 2024-02-09 01:12:10 full ratings


Posted By : sjgjess1
We had the pleasure of spending the day with Vita, a lovely, knowledgeable guide. We loved the entire tour, but my daughter’s favorite experience was making lanterns in Shifen. In fact, she said it was the best tour she’d ever been on. And she’s been on a lot of tours in a lot of places. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to sit down and eat with Vita. She knows the food. She knows how to order it. It was so helpful!
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Posted On : 2024-01-13 20:15:55 full ratings


Posted By : Nahtgg
First of all a big thank you to our driver Tzu-Yang (Mr Fish 😊) and our great guide Mark!!!
Great organization, fast-paced excursion but with enough time to contemplate everything!
Thanks for sharing Taiwan’s history!
Thanks for the discussions!
The time spent making and throwing lanterns is definitely worth the trip!
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Posted On : 2023-09-17 08:51:43 full ratings


Posted By : Camden_D
First day trip from Taipei. Andy Chen was an awesome tour guide. You could really tell that he loved his job. My wife and I had a great time all day on this trip. Would recommend taking this tour to anyone.
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Posted On : 2023-09-13 18:54:11 full ratings


Posted By : Judy Y
Mark Chou is an excellent tour guide. He’s super thoughtful, responsive, and a wonderful storyteller! My mom, teens, & I enjoyed our time together! So much fun & highly recommended 😎
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Posted On : 2023-08-08 07:37:28 full ratings


Posted By : Trek321491
We only had a few short days in Taipei and decided on a one day private day tour of the surrounding areas outside of Taipei. Gorgeous!! We were lucky to have Mark as our Tour Director who gave us not only a day to remember in Yehli, Jiufen and Pingxi; and, a wonderful rich history lesson of the area. We even ended our tour with a special lantern experience. Mark was highly conversational, caring and very knowledgeable. We weren’t sure if we could fit it all in on our 8-hr tour but Mark made it work and we saw everything we wanted to, along with some very instagrammable pics! Ask for Mark, you won’t be disappointed! Fluent in English, Mandarin and German which was a bonus for us! Thank you for the incredible day tour. It was unforgettable!
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Posted On : 2023-07-01 09:24:56 full ratings


Posted By : Alison1219
This was a very fun and informative tour. We enjoyed every part but it was mostly made special by our guide, Andy. Andy was kind and knowledgable. Our ten year old asked him tons of questions and Andy was always ready with an answer… he never seemed annoyed with all of the questions. Andy offered good suggestions and was always there to help us. The lantern release was a real highlight. Great day overall. Thank you, Andy!!
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Posted On : 2023-06-16 20:26:29 full ratings


Posted By : popiah62
Went with Sister. Half day trip, booked with Klook. Got an English guide, nice man. We enjoyed the trip. Whilst release my the lantern saw 2 trains when by.
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Posted On : 2023-05-27 06:22:33 full ratings