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Make your trip a wholesome experience by seeing what other cities outside of Taipei have to offer. On this private day trip, you don’t need to worry about anything! Follow your local host to Pingxi, Shifen & Jiufen and be back in Taipei the same day but with more unforgettable experiences than before.

Destination

Taipei, Taiwan

Category

Day Trips

Duration

8 hours

Transport mode

Car

Available languages

English, 中文

Included

• Private Guide
• Car Transport
• Driver
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Lunch Costs & Lantern (optional
• on guest expenses)
• Entrance to attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 4 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Exit Y5 - In front of the hotel Palais de Chine. - Taipei to start your journey

   View on Maps

2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. More about Taiwan

   Give yourself the time to not only visit Taipei by also visiting Pingxi, Shifen & Jiufen. Taiwan is such a beautiful country that the more you know about it, the more you’ll fall in love with it. That’s why your host can’t wait to take you to Pingxi, Shifen & Jiufen

4. Gems of Pingxi, Shifen & Jiufen

   Check out Shifen Waterfall, Jing Tong Old Street, Jiufen Teahouses , and more must-sees but with a twist...through the eyes of a local. Get to know some of the less walked paths in Pingxi, Shifen & Jiufen with some great hidden gems and alternative stories that only a local knows about

5. Cultural Contrasts

   Cities are like snowflakes; each one of them is unique. And as you visit Pingxi, Shifen & Jiufen, you’ll be able to see the differences compared to Taipei. Discover how much traditions, architecture, and even language can change from one city to another and how they complement each other

6. Local Knowledge

   To experience the best of Pingxi, Shifen & Jiufen, there’s no better way to do so than like a local. Your local host will make this private day trip an enriching experience by sharing knowledge, stories, insights, and answering your questions!

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Carolyn

(About local Daphne)

5 March 2025

Daphne arrived on time and she’s a safe driver. Showed us a good time and takes great photos Perfect way to spend a sunny day

Frank🇺🇸 United States

(About local William)

5 March 2025

Local, friendly, low key knowledgeable, William knew all of the little secrets to tell and back alleys worth visitingGreat tour, awesome guide

James🇺🇸 United States

(About local Daphne)

21 December 2024

I had the pleasure of having Daphne as a guide for the Pingxi, Shifen & Jiufen Day Trip. Not only was she detailed and efficient in providing the tour experience, she offered a lot of insight on the history and cultural significance of the Jiufen area and Taiwan as a whole. Thank you so much for the amazing experience Daphne!An amazing, insightful experience

Emeli🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Daphne)

21 December 2024

This was our second tour with Daphne and she showed us all this interesting places in the mountains. It was a good decision to do this tour since we wouldn't be able to find this our self and she explained the history perfectly.Mountain tour to hidden secrets

lauren

(About local Daphne)

9 December 2024

Daphne was friendly and helpful throughout the trip and provided extra tips about places to visit around Taiwan.A nice trip

Leslie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chia-chien Jessica)

17 November 2024

Jessica was wonderful guiding my elderly parents for this tour to Jiufen, Shifen, and Pingxi. They really enjoyed all the historic insights and background she provided, as well as the pace of the tour.Great tour!

Spencer🇺🇸 United States

(About local Daphne)

14 November 2024

Daphne was very helpful in all aspects of our trip. She was attentive to make sure we maximized our experience, helping us see what we wanted and providing great information. Daphne even helped us plan other parts of our trip and gave us great advice.Great guide and trip

Caroline🇺🇸 United States

(About local Daphne)

5 November 2024

I visited Tainan City, Taiwan for business and left myself 1 day and night for sight-seeing and exploring in the Taipei area. Daphne organized a perfect day for me to see historical and cultural epicenters filled with several traditional experiences: traditional Taiwanese tea time, barbecue by the biggest waterfall in Taiwan (!!), and paper lantern decorating and release in a local village. Following our day, Daphne shared some of her favorite cocktail bars in the ‘hip’ Xinyi district where each had a different vibe. I am looking forward to visiting Taiwan again within the next few months and going on a different adventure with her!Taipei in a day!

Tamara🇺🇸 United States

(About local Daphne)

12 September 2024

We had an amazing day with Daphne as our personal guide. She was patient, fun, interesting, and kind! I’m so glad we went with a private WithLocals tour instead of a large tour group. My elderly mother was able to participate in all the activities but she needed to walk slowly and rest occasionally, and Daphne was so great at enabling that without us ever feeling like we were rushed. Thank you for a wonderful day!The BEST way to explore Taiwan

Raymond🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Daphne)

10 September 2024

Vrolijke gids met veel kennis. Zorgt voor een relaxte tour en persoonlijke aandacht. Komt de afspraken na en gaat in op verzoeken. Doet suggesties voor andere zaken zoals restaurants en andere bezienswaardigheden. Absoluut de moeite waard om haar te boeken. Engels is voortreffelijk.Super guide

Ashley🇺🇸 United States

(About local William)

6 September 2024

Thank you for building a day around our wish list!Great custom itinerary

yvonne🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local William)

4 September 2024

Will is a very kind and knowledgeable guide, we couldn’t have asked for more! He could answer all our questions, and the tour was worth the price. Thanks, Will, we wish you all the best!Will is the best!

Danielle🇺🇸 United States

(About local Daphne)

9 August 2024

We had an amazing time with Daphne exploring Pingxi an Juifen. Daphne was an excellent tour guide Showing us the magic of an old mining town and a town filled with good food, plenty of souvenirs, and incredible scenery. She was patient and allowed us to do the tour at our own pace. She introduced us to many wonderful people. I had always wanted to Jun release lantern With heartfelt wishes into the air and she took us to a Very professional shop Daphne coordinated an excellent driver who was able to navigate through some Windy roads safely through the mountains. We were actually a group of five and she coordinated a larger van for us which enabled us to have a more comfortable transportation. I highly recommend using Daphne as a guide. Ask her command of English is impeccable and she is prompt and his excellent communication skills. She takes you off the beaten track to places you would not have been brave enough to do on your own.Spirited away with Daphne

Abhay🇺🇸 United States

(About local Daphne)

3 July 2024

We spent the day with Daphne and had an amazing time. There are many people who offer their services and I think you should immediately book Daphne if she is available. We are a family of 6 with our youngest at 11. She speaks English extremely well and took us to many cool areas around Taipei. I never felt pressured and she was very patient with everyone. She was enthusiastic about the tour and never looked bored. We went to Pingxi, Shifen & Jiufen. She knew all the right places to go. In addition, we went to any store or stall we picked and she did not try to steer us to one place or another if we had a different preference. She is a very good conversationalist and knows the history & culture of Taiwan very well. Bottom line -- book her if you can and you will be treated well. Amazing time with Daphne

Coleen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Daphne)

19 June 2024

We had a wonderful day trip with Daphne. She very knowledgeable & gave us the history of all the areas we visited. She knows the to go spots & best spot to take pictures. I highly recommend her if anyone ever decides to visit Taipei! This is a very nice tour to do. Thank you Daphne for a memorable trip! I will definitely look for you on my next trip back to Taipei! Pingxi, Shifen & Jiufen Day Trip

kate🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nicolas)

27 May 2024

We visited 3 sites outside of Taipei on a cloudy/rainy day and despite the weather, had a great experience with Nicolas. Each place we visited was unique and very interesting. Nicolas is very knowledgeable and pleasant to be with. We also had one of the best meals we had on our trip! I would highly recommend Nicolas.Great Day

Annemieke🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Daphne)

17 May 2024

As Daphne was not able to make it, she kindly introduced James as our guide for the day. We had a very nice tour with guide and driver starting in Jiufen, via Shifen waterfalls and Pingxi as our last stop. Everything was well arranged, James was a good English speaking guide and shared his extensive knowledge with us. East coast experience

JiaDe🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nicolas)

8 May 2024

Nicolas was an excellent tour guide and very flexible and understanding. He is extremely knowledgeable and knows exactly where to take his guests. Our experience in Jiufen was fantastic, largely avoiding the crowds. We found great restaurants and tea houses along the way. Laterns in Shifen was also quite the experience second to none. Overall, we had a fantastic trip with Nicolas and I would highly recommend him to my friends hoping to spend a day exploring towns outside of taipei.Wonderful day exploring Shifen and Jiufen

Daniel🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Daphne)

1 May 2024

Leslie🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Nicolas)

18 April 2024

I highly recommend Nicolas as a guide around Pingxi, Shifen & Jiufen. He was very informative with a relaxed and open style, freely sharing his knowledge and experience. Enjoyable Day

Nancy🇨🇦 Canada

(About local William)

20 March 2024

We had a fantastic day out with William. He was so knowledgeable about the history and culture and we learned so much! He was flexible and reworked the day to fit in our particular interests, and left us time to explore. Thanks again!Fantastic day out

Rob🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Jones)

16 March 2024

Jones was really great. Flexible with what we wanted and really helpful and professional. If you get a chance, book him for a tour. Strong Recommended

Wayne🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nicolas)

3 January 2024

My wife and I enjoyed our day tour with Nicolas who tailored our day tour to accommodate our requests. We wanted to spend some quiet time enjoying nature and the mountain scenery while avoiding the crowds. We especially enjoyed our first stop near Jingtong(?) where we felt like the only visitors there. The friendly proprietor made us a nice coffee while we enjoyed the mountain scenery. His playful little cat provided us with much entertainment. Nicolas told us the interesting history of the small towns which were previously established for coal and gold mining. He was very knowledgeable and easy to get along with. All in all a nice day enjoying the mountainous area east of Taipei. Pingxi and Jiufen Day tour

Jerry🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nicolas)

29 December 2023

We had an amazing day with Nicolas to Jiufen and Shifen. He was very helpful, flexible, and communicative when creating our custom itinerary. He gave great recommendations and let us also give whatever preferences we had for our tour. He was great with the grandparents and also kids in our party of 7. He was a very safe driver, he was knowledgeable about Taipei, Jiufen, and Shifen, and he led us to some great places to eat. He was also gracious with his time, and he was flexible with our dropoff point as we made a change last minute. I highly recommend Nicolas! I can’t wait to come back and book him for another tour.Amazing day with Nicolas

Jeannie

(About local Daphne)

21 December 2023

Daphne is an incredible guide. She's so accommodating and kind and a wealth of knowledge! She was so easy to talk to and I felt like I really learned a lot about every town we visited and about Taiwan in general. Every stop had something interesting to experience. We stop to have tea and a snack, which was fun and delicious! All the beautiful scenery and multiple opportunities to try local bites was an added plus too! We ended our day with a beautiful lantern experience, which was perfect. Small towns, big adventures

Cynthia 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nicolas)

24 November 2023

We had a wonderful day sightseeing In Taipei because Nicolas was so caring about what we liked to do. He made sure that we were well taking care of. I will definitely refer his service to anyone who comes to visit Taipei! Nicolas is exceptional!

Brian🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chia-chien Jessica)

14 September 2023

I had a blast with Jessica. She was very friendly and knew so much about Taiwan's culture and history. The tour was great as I was shown waterfalls and even got to do my own sky lantern. If you're looking for an amazing guide for the Pingxi, Shifen & Jiufen Day Trip go with Jessica!The Adventurous Guide

Alan🇹🇼 Taiwan, Province of China

(About local Daphne)

5 July 2023

Daphne’s tour was the highlight of my vacation in Taiwan. Her schedule was perfect to avoid crowds, gets the most of your time and most importantly, her energy and personality embodies the amazing culture of Taiwan! Don’t hesitate and book her NOW!!!!Tour Taipei w/Daphne

Sim🇲🇾 Malaysia

(About local Daphne)

20 June 2023

a good break away from the city and see different side of Taipei. Guide was informative.interesting trip out of the city

Peter🇹🇼 Taiwan, Province of China

(About local Daphne)

8 September 2022

The day trip to Jiufen, Pingxi, and Shifen Waterfall was Fantastic. The hike to the top of Keelung Mountain was a delightfully unexpected way to get some exercise, and see the northern mountains, towns and ocean of Taiwan. Plus it worked up an appetite for the "lu rou fan" lunch and the peanut candy shaved mochi ice cream (WITH CILANTRO!!) desert!! It was wonderful to have a guide willing to educate me in the some of the local Taiwan traditions. The Sky-Lantern in Pingxi was a dream come true, and although the Shifen Waterfalls were, Hysterical, the fact you showed me how to Pray to the Four Faced Buddha meant so much to me!! Thank-You Daphne!! You are a Wonderful Ambassador, Person and Guide!! I hope Your Wish Comes True!!Fun, Challenging, Filled with Surprise!!

Vincent🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nicolas)

12 August 2022

My wife and I took the Shifen and Jiufen tour with Nicholas and it was the best tour we had in Taiwan! He was funny, knowledgeable, and just an all-around good guy! My wife was born in Taiwan and it was my first time visiting yet Nicholas was able to teach us both many new things. Lighting the lanterns in Shifen was more fun than I thought and having tea at Jiufen was beautiful. Please come visit Taiwan when you can and book a tour with Nicholas!Couldn't imagine a better tour guide!

Balazs

(About local Chia-chien Jessica)

29 February 2020

A very nice day out around Taipei with Jessica, despite the rainy weather. Visited both waterfalls in Shifen, released a lantern and strolled around in the Old Street of Jiufen. Opted for a local lunch instead of the lunch box and Jessica's recommendation was a delicious choice! She was very knowledgable and caring, even helped me to get a great cup of espresso in Jiufen - many thanks for everything :-) Great day out around Taipei

Heather🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Daphne)

23 February 2020

Daphne is really nice and knowledgeable and speaks great English. She's also a good driver and helped us find our hostel in Jiufen. This was a fun trip and I would definitely recommend Daphne as a guide. Fun day with a nice guide

Benjamin🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Jack)

11 February 2020

I really cannot ask for a better person to bring us along on our 1st experience off grid of Taipei! Jack was simply fantastic bringing us everywhere as well as very friendly. So many times he went out of his way to make sure we are entertain and comfortable. I will resommend him for sure to anyone who is looking for a fun time at Taipei! The Best Experience Ever!!

Hannah🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Chia-chien Jessica)

8 January 2020

Jessica was an amazing host and very knowledgeable! We really enjoyed the day with her and learn a lot! She knew lots of amazing facts about the places we visited and really knew her way around! All her recommendations were excellent and we especially loved going through the temple with her and learning about how it works! I would highly recommend a tour with Jessica! Great day!

Irene

(About local Nicolas)

2 January 2020

Nicolas was really good at communicating with me from the start of booking to end of the tour. Nicolas is really knowledgeable and flexible with our schedule. We’ve learned a lot and had a blast on our tour. Would definitely recommend booking Nicolas to all our friends who visit Taiwan.Off Grid - Pingxi, Shifen & Jiufen Full Day Trip

Emily🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Jack)

1 January 2020

My partner and I had a great time exploring with Jack. The weather wasn’t good but that didn’t matter, Jack had great umbrellas for us & even have us his jacket to use. This tour is a hassle free way to get out and explore, we also got to eat some delicious food. I would highly recommend doing this trip with Jack, he was a great guide, nice and relaxed and really informative. Thanks Jack!Awesome tour even in the rain

Tobin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Jack)

31 December 2019

My day with Jack was fantastic. He was kind enough to pick me up at my hotel and drove us in his very nice vehicle first to Shifen, the town and the waterfall, then on to Jiufen. He recommend the best food items to try and they were all delicious! He is very knowledgeable about both the sites we visited as well as the general history of Taiwan. We had great conversations throughout the day! We left Jiufen city and explored the gold museum, the WWII POW site and memorial and then the beautiful coast. As my short visit to Taiwan was centered in Taipei, Jacks tour gave me the only opportunity to see these sites on a compressed timeline. Don’t come to Taiwan without giving yourself this opportunity. Thanks Jack!Absolutely exceptional experience!

Chloe🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Nicolas)

25 November 2019

I wasn’t able to make my tour due to a personal unforeseen circumstance but Nicolas was very understanding and patient and kind. I really wish I could have made it!! Chloe Very patient and understanding

Betje🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Nicolas)

11 November 2019

The "Off Grid" tour with Nicolas was awesome. He knows a lot about Taiwan and its nature and had great recommandations for our further plannings. Nicolas leaded us to many different places we would have never found without him. The tour includes crowded places must see places as well as hidden spots. It is a perfect combination for a very diverse day. We would definitely recommand Nicolas and this tour!Perfect Tour

Alejandro🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Jack)

3 November 2019

We highly recommend Jack if you get the chance to do one tour with him. He gave us a tour around the north east of Taipei and the trip was lovely. He’s knowledgeable, super kind and very interesting. In addition to showing us very beautiful spots (some of them beyond what was included in the tour), we had the chance to chat with him about the recent history of Taiwan, its relationship with mainland China, the current government, the economic situation and politics. All these conversations really added genuine value to the tour, something we would have missed if taking a bus or a touristic train. We really enjoyed our time with him! Great tour and better guide

Nadia🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Daphne)

24 October 2019

Daphne was an amazing guide and our day went so smoothly. She was very knowledgeable and accommodating of our needs. She went beyond her one day duty and even helped us book the rest of our trip. Gave us a lot of suggestions and local tidbit to help us enjoy not only Taipei but the rest of Taiwan. We highly recommend booking your next tour with her. The driver was also very nice and knowledgeable. Overall excellent experience. Thanks again, Daphne!Amazing tour and guide

Chris🇺🇸 United States

(About local Daphne)

21 October 2019

Daphne was thoughtful and extremely helpful throughout the entire tour. It was a great way to get to know the island and having a local interpreter and guide took all of the hassle and intimidation out of digging right in. Absolutely the best way to tour and Daphne is awesome! If given the opportunity, we definitely hope to see her again some day!Great Experience

Wai Leng🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Daphne)

17 October 2019

Daphne had offered to pick us up from our hotel. besides the destinations we were going to, she offered great tips for the rest of our Taipei trip. My kids and I enjoyed her personal touch. Thank you Daphne!Daphne is so helpful

Lina🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Chia-chien Jessica)

14 October 2019

Sarah🇺🇸 United States

(About local Daphne)

13 October 2019

Daphne was a great tour guide. She gave us space, but was always there if we had questions or wanted to do something in the area we were exploring. She’s really friendly and had great tips for sightseeing more of Taiwan during our vacation. Really fun day

Isaac🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Jack)

13 October 2019

We had plenty of fun exploring Jiufen and Shifen with Jack. He is extremely knowledgeable and has a great wealth of historical insights to offer you during the tour. Overall a really positive experience!Awesome day on the outskirts of Taipei

YitPeng🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Jack)

8 October 2019

We had a wonderful day with Jack. He was very punctual and accommodating with our schedule. Although we started late, Jack took us to all the attractions in Shifen and Jiufen. He adjusted his usual route to ensure we see everything before sunset and took us to every nook and corner of Jiufen included the non-touristy locations. We had 3 guides during our 5 days stay in Taipei. Jack is the most knowledgeable. We learned a lot about Taiwan’s history, food and culture with him. The road to Jioufen was winding. Jack handled the car very safely. For someone who often suffer from motion sickness, I was perfectly well. We had one of our best day in Taipei with Jack.A very knowledgeable guide

Casey🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chia-chien Jessica)

25 September 2019

My wife and I travel widely, but we knew little about what to see in Taiwan. We decided on Jessica's tour as a way to get out of Taipei and experience places that might be difficult to find on our own. This eight-hour package gave a perfect balance of driving, historical background, food, scenery, and easy physical exercise. We liked the waterfalls, hot air lanterns, tea demonstration, lunch and shopping. As an experienced professional and traveler herself, Jessica knows how to please and inform. We highly recommend her way of promoting Taiwan and it's friendly citizens, who have so much to offer.Relaxing, enjoyable traveling

Masako🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Daphne)

22 September 2019

Thanks to Daphne, we could have gone to the places we wanted to go efficiently. nice guide