Magical day trip: release sky lanterns, chase waterfalls, and explore the famous lantern-lit village.
Sky lantern release at Shifen
Shifen Waterfall
Jiufen Old Street at dusk
A-Mei Teahouse views
Activities
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Shifen Sky Lanterns
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10:00
β±οΈ2 hours
β¬5-7 per lantern
Write wishes and release glowing lanterns into the sky from the old railway tracks.
Pro Tips
- β’Choose 4-color lantern for variety of wishes
- β’Watch for trains on the tracks!
- β’Photos with lantern are free if you buy one
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Shifen Waterfall
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12:30
β±οΈ1.5 hours
Taiwan's widest waterfall, nicknamed "Little Niagara".
Pro Tips
- β’15-20 min walk from Shifen Old Street
- β’Entry closes at 5pm
- β’Bring umbrella - mist from falls
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Jiufen Old Street
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15:30
β±οΈ3-4 hours
β¬10-15
Atmospheric hillside village with narrow alleys, tea houses, and iconic red lanterns.
Pro Tips
- β’Arrive before sunset to see lanterns light up
- β’A-Mei Teahouse for iconic photos
- β’Try taro balls at Ah Gan Yi
Getting Around
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Taipei (MRT Zhongxiao Fuxing) β Shifen
1.5 hoursβ¬3.50
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Shifen β Jiufen
25 minutesβ¬15
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Jiufen β Taipei
1.5 hoursβ¬3.50
Food & Dining
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snack
Jiufen treats
Taro ballsPeanut ice cream rollOolong tea