Things to do in New Taipei, Taiwan: The Best Tours

When you’re picked up from Keelung Cruise Port, we recommend this private tour for who has just one day to discover both history and view of northern Taiwan. - Shifen Waterfall, a 40m tall waterfall that creates a rainbow as it splashes into the lake - Located in the Pingxi area, Shifen Old Streets is a collection of lanes and alleys, originally built for transporting coal during the Japanese era - Both Pingxi and Shifen are rich in culture and history and provide natural scenery. Events like Sky Lantern Festival draw visitors to create a Lantern with a wish written on it to set into the sky - During World War II, Jiufen housed a Japanese prisoner of war camp where captured Allied Force soldiers were forced to work in the gold mines - Golden Waterfall's distinct color and name come from the metals left over from the old gold mine We provide Muslim-friendly services like bathroom facilities, halal prayer room, meals at halal certified restaurant, seafood or vegetarian restaurant.

Inclusions: Fees of sky lanterns (1 group for 4 people), Private transportation, Fuel surcharge, Parking Fees, Passenger insurance

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Overtime fee

Explore extinct volcanic terrain at Yangmingshan National Park on a private tour to one of Taipei's most popular locations. Admire stunning scenery that ranges from fumaroles to city viewpoints, hike up grassy trails, and relax in hot springs afterward.

Inclusions: Private & air-conditioned vehicles, Tolls and parking fees, Professional guide, Bottles of water

Exclusions: Personal expenses

Visit Northern Taiwan's most famous spots, including Yeh Liu Geopark, Jiufen Old Street, Shifen waterfall and Yin Yang sea. This tour can be customized for private, depending on the spots you wish to visit or the number of people in your group.

Inclusions: Insurance, Pick-up at the hotel, Full day English or Chinese-speaking guide/driver, Parking, fuel etc., Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Entrance tickets or activities, Meals other than lunch, Other language guide on request, Baby car seat rental fee NT500

Origin Yoga & Wellness is a boutique retreat centre located in an abandoned building by the most beautiful beach in northern Taipei. Our retreat programs are designed with love, consideration, and attention to your spiritual growth and physical well-being. Take time to relax, recharge, and reconnect with your natural self with an all-inclusive day of yoga, meditation, self-care, and relaxation while immersing in the natural scenery of Taiwan. To ensure an authentic experience, we limit our retreat programs a small group size of a maximum of 14 ​people. This is to provide a more relaxed and intimate setting, allowing us the opportunity to personalize your experience to your specific interests and needs. Our mission is to offer you a complete yoga experience that will help you connect with your natural self to discover inner peace and joy. ​Let’s share the magic moments together! *Minimum 2 person required to run the retreat, please check with us for booking status

Inclusions: Lunch, Snacks, Yoga & Meditation Class, Wellness enrichment workshop, Coffee and/or Tea, Ocean Therapy & Nature Walks

Exclusions: Transportation fee to retreat not included

We provide Muslim-friendly services like bathroom facilities, halal prayer room, meals at halal certified restaurant, seafood or vegetarian restaurant. The humid air brings you to the Jiufen mountain village. The red lantern brings you to Jiufen Old Street. Bowls of Taro ball looks delicious in the tea house. Taste a bite, taste a slow journey of this mountain village nearby the sea. Going to the waterfall, water splashes to your body. You may have a refreshing day at Shifen Waterfalls and Golden Waterfall. Last but not least, going to Pingxi, never skip the sky lantern. Writing wishes on the lantern, put them flying in the sky. Things will get better because of this praying. After that, taking a ride on the on-way train. Enjoy the suburban views of Taiwan.

Inclusions: 8 hours transport by private vehicle, Professional driver guide, Fee of Sky lantern, One-way train experience from Shifen to Jingtong, Fuel surcharge, Parking Fees, Passenger insurance

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Extra fee for additional use of car, Any personal expenses, typhoons,delayed transportation, other...

Travel to northern Taiwan's most popular tourist attractions, such as Jiufen Old Street, Yehliu Geopark or Yangmingshan National Park with your own private guide.

Inclusions: Private & air-conditioned vehicle, Parking fees and tolls, Passenger insurance, Bottled water

Exclusions: Food and drink, Admission ticket (optional)

We provide Muslim-friendly services like bathroom facilities, halal prayer room, meals at halal certified restaurant, seafood or vegetarian restaurant. Along the north coast of Taiwan, you will discover a wide variety of landscapes. At Yehliu Geopark, you can see several unique shapes of rocks like Fairy's shoe and Queen's Head. The unique shape of Elephant Trunk Rock is a place you can't miss. Green reef at Laomei is also a popular attraction of north coast of Taiwan. There will covered by green reef every April and May. It's a seasonal hot spot travelers love to visit. Leaving from the coast-line, you will find Jiufen, which is a majestic scenic village you must visit in your lifetime. Go to Pingxi and write down your wishes and release your dreams to the sky, which will probably come true one day. ***Reminder: Green Reef at Laomei is a seasonal spot. If not traveling in the right season, the route will alternate to visit Elephant Trunk Rock.

Inclusions: Professional driver guide, Yehliu Geopark Enterance Fee, Fuel surcharge, Passenger insurance

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Any personal expenses, Additional fee will be charged for exceeding the car rental time limited: 8 hours

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Taipei from a unique perspective! Get to know Taipei on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all! Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Taipei at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Chiang Kei Shek Statue, Bao’an Temple, Maji Market and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included. Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups.

Inclusions: Private tour, Small-group tour option available, Private Guide, 1 local drink/tasting, Transportation

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Extra food & drinks

Book this 2-hour small group guided tour (maximum group of 4) that takes you to the Yansan Night Market in Taipei with a friendly, local creditable food expert! Nestled in the historical Daqiaotou District of Taipei, Yansan Night Market is your point of entry for a no frills, old school dining experience. It includes dinner, scrumptious food tastings and snacks. 

Inclusions: Local guide, Dinner, Food tasting, Snacks, Small groups, Bottled water

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

✔️Discover the hidden Jiufen Town that is only known to locals ✔️Experience the near extinct gold-prospecting skills unique to Taiwan ✔️Spot the breathtaking panoramic view of coastal-hill regions --- Jiufen, probably already on your bucket list of must go places, is one of the most renowned cities among travelers to Taiwan. Once the most dominant gold mine city of Asia under Japanese colonization, she enjoyed prominence even well into the 1950s. For decades, Jiufen was celebrated for its luxurious life style, grandeur of its temples and theaters, and the size of its visitor crowds. Today, Jiufen is mostly appreciated for its local cuisine, the coastal views of North Taiwan, and its relation to popular movies such as Spirited Away and A City of Sadness. However, on this fascinating route, we take you to the unknown side of Jiufen away from the clustered tourist sites - Come with us on this tour to travel back in time and see the authentic Jiufen Town in its golden years!

Inclusions: Introduction, Gratuities

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