Experience Pingxi Sky Lantern and Shifen Waterfall Half Day Tour from Taipei: Shifen Old Street and Shifen Railway Station

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Product Code: 689091

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    Guaranteed departure with a minimum of 1 participant
    • Experience the iconic tradition of flying sky lantern
    • Have a close-up view of Taiwan's "Little Niagara Falls" - Shifen Waterfall
    • Enjoy the nostalgic atmosphere of Shifen Old Street
    • Learn about the history of the former coal mining town - Pingxi
Tour Code
689091
Duration
0.5 day
Departure City
Taipei
End City
Taipei
Tour Type
Bus/Coach
Language
Chinese, English

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Themes: Cultural & Historical

Learn about history and local culture with in-depth tours and activities

Tour Type: Fully Guided Tour

Tour director/guided escort is available from the beginning to the end of the vacation

Group Size: Standard Group Tour

Tour with fellow travelers from all over the world

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Itinerary

13:00 Meet your tour guide at MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station (BL14 /O07), Exit 2


13:50-14:20 Shifen Old Street and Shifen Railway Station
The first stop on your half-day tour is Shifen Railway Station. The station is located down Keelung River from the waterfall area, right alongside Shifen Old Street, originally built for transporting coal during Japanese colonization. Today it stands as a reminder of Taiwan’s history.
Shifen Old Street is lined with souvenir shops, sky lantern shops and eateries, where you can enjoy a little shopping before you head off to the next stop. You will also see a lot of people set up their sky lanterns on the railway track, getting ready to release them into the sky. Since you are here, of course, you will not miss out on the opportunity to experience this special tradition.

14:25-15:00 Sky Lantern Release in Shifen Old Street
Sky Lantern release in Taiwan originates from Shifen in Pingxi District, New Taipei City. Nowadays, the lanterns are used as the symbols of peace and good fortune; the world-renowned Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival is a great yearly event that draws hundreds of thousands of people every year. On this tour, you will experience this meaningful and unforgettable Taiwanese tradition.
3 or 4 people will share one lantern, and each of you can write down your wishes on one side of the lantern. Your tour guide will teach you how to release a sky lantern correctly, so you can fully enjoy the tranquil and peaceful moment.

15:10-16:00 Shifen Waterfall
Your tour continues with a visit to Shifen Waterfall. Shifen Waterfall is one of the most popular attractions in this area, widely-known as the “Little Niagara Falls” of Taiwan, a cascade-type waterfall similar to North America’s Niagara Falls.
There are several viewing platforms near Shifen Waterfall, where the visitors can see the waterfall from different angles, even have a close-up look. On sunny days, if you are lucky, you can capture a beautiful rainbow created by the mist of this 20-meter tall waterfall as it splashes into the lake. 

16:50 Drop off at Xinyi Shopping District (Taipei 101)
At the end of the tour, you may choose to disembark at Xinyi Shopping District (Taipei 101) or MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station.

17:00 Drop off at MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station (BL14 /O07)
 

Visiting Attractions

  • Shifen Old Street Shifen Old Street
  • Shifen Waterfall Shifen Waterfall

Meeting Point

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Time Region Location Full Address
01:00PM Taipei MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station (BL14 /O07), Exit 2
No. 67, Section 1, Xinsheng S Rd, Da’an District, Taipei, Taiwan

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • Professional licensed tour guide (Mandarin / English / Japanese)
    • Local transfer by air-conditioned vehicle (20-seater mini bus or 9-seater mini van (according to the number of participants))
    • Sky Lantern launching experience (3-4 people share 1 lantern)
    • Local general liabilities insurance

Package Excludes

    • Service fee for the guide / the driver (min. $5.00/guest)
    • Food and beverage
    • Airfares or related transportation between your home and destination
    • All personal expenses

Special Notes

    • Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
    • The sequence and time of stay at tour stops may be adjusted according to the traffic/weather condition.
    • If the tour has to be cancelled due to bad weather, we will contact you no later than the evening before the excursion day by email or SMS.
    • Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes earlier than the pick-up time.
    • Each guest is allowed to bring one piece of carry-on baggage.
    • This tour is not recommended for wheelchair users and people with physical disabilities.
    • Ensure you carry enough cash with you to cover your expenses for meals, beverages, souvenirs, tips, etc. Convenience stores and most of the eateries in Taiwan don't accept credit cards as a form of payment.

Cancellation Policy

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Pricing Info

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Reservation Info

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    - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
    - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
    - Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.
    - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.

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