Taiwan · PINGXI SKY LANTERN TOURS
The Pingxi line was a coal railway; now it carries visitors up a valley to write on a paper lantern and let it go. These 11 tours are compared on timing above all — dusk releases photograph completely differently from midday ones — plus price and what the lantern itself costs.
9-hour Taipei day trip to Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen and Shifen, with a sky lantern release. $65 per person.
“Judy was great, she informed us about what’s going on for the day and for each places she reminded us on what time to meet and she kept the tour going efficiently.”
Small-group day trip from Taipei to Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen Old Street, and Shifen for sky lanterns and Shifen Waterfall, with guided stops.
“Walter was a funny and knowledgeable tour guide. He did a great job of pacing the tour for all sorts of travelers of all ages and energy levels. He had a bunch of stories about it what it’s like to live in Taiwan.”
Private day trip from Taipei to Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, and Pingxi sky lanterns, with pickup, admission included, and air-conditioned transport.
“We want to share our thanks for your outstanding guiding tour, Roger. He is very friendly, enthusiastic, good communication skills, and share his knowledge in an engaging, and entertaining way.”
Private Taipei day trip to Yehliu, Jiufen, and Pingxi with Queen’s Head photos, Jiufen snacks, and a sky lantern wish, plus optional A-Mei tea.
“Paul our tour guide was amazing. The tour was great. The sites were beautiful and it was great value for our money”
Private half-day tour from Taipei to Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall, and Pingxi sky lantern. AC pickup, lantern wish, Golden Waterfall.
“This was one of the best tours we have taken due to great guide/driver and itinerary. Paul is knowledgeable, connects quickly with his guest, personable, attentive to our needs, timely, and courteous. We really loved each location. We did not like the restaurant for our lunch. Highly suggest changing locations.”
Private Jiufen and Pingxi day tour from Taipei with hotel pickup, English guide, waterfalls, sky lanterns, and ocean-side views in 8 hours.
“Joseph is the best ! He is very attentive and helpful. Very knowledgeable and gave us a lots of downloads about Taiwan history and several recommendations for our 1st trip in Taiwan. We are very lucky to have him as our guide today.”
Private Keelung shore tour to Jiufen, Shifen waterfalls, Yin Yang Sea, Golden Waterfall, plus a tiandeng sky lantern ritual.
“We just finished our tour with Stanley Wu (Ah Hua), and he was awesome. He gave us a lot of interesting backgrounds of the places we visited. He took many pictures for us and even helped carry our baby stroller. We highly recommend having a tour with Stanley!”
Private 8-hour North Coast day trip from Taipei by car, hitting Yehliu, Jiufen and Shifen, with a bilingual driver and easy pickup.
“I absolutely loved this tour. My family was able to see some of the highlights of Taipei. We took a lot of cool pics. Our guide, Stephen P., was very courteous and informative. I definitely recommend him and this tour!!!”
Private Taipei day trip to Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall, and Pingxi sky lanterns with hotel pickup, AC car, and guided stops.
“We had a great time at the tour and we definitely recommend this tour! Mr. Wang, our tour guide was very knowledgeable with all the places that we visited and speaks good English! He also knows where the best, authentic Taiwanese food is! If given the change to come back to Taipei, we would like Mr. Wang to be our guide again!”
Private Northern Taiwan day trip: Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen and Shifen with sky lantern release, waterfalls, and Taipei pickup. 8 hours.
“An extremely well organised tour with a professional and friendly guide. The Geo Park is easily accessible with walkways to some of the main attractions. Our guide, Barry, was very helpful in helping me navigate the different sites and for the sRead more”
Redeem a single-color sky lantern in Shifen, write your wish at Old Street, and watch it lift over New Taipei’s night sky.
“great experience even when the weather was not cooperative.”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
